Care Home Chef (Bank) – Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireLocation: Byron House Care Home, 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, HP21 9LP / Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP22 5ZB Hourly rate: £14.00 per hourHours: Zero hour contractShifts: to be discussed at interviewCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Chef (bank) to join our family at both Byron House Care Home and Hampden Hall Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Prepare hot and cold meals for residents according to their needs and preferencesAssist with planning seasonal menusEnsure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and regulationsCarry out checks in the kitchen as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, for example recording fridge temperaturesMaintain a clean and hygienic environment, including washing and clearing up equipmentReport all accidents and incidents to the Person-in-Charge of the home
About you:
The right to live and work in the UK Previous experience in a similar role and setting (i.e. a care home or a school)Certificate Level II in Food Safety and HygieneKnowledge of nutritional needs of older peopleHealth and Safety and regulatory requirementsA positive and flexible attitude towards work and the ability to work well in a team
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Healthcare Assistant - Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireLocation: Byron House Care Home, 141-143 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9LPHourly rate: £12.21 to £12.25 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements Hours: Up to 44 hours per weekShifts: 8am - 8pm, shifts available across Monday to Sunday Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate We are looking for a compassionate and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our family at Byron House Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidaysEqual pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose and eat their favourite mealBe a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independenceSupport them to live happy and healthy livesCommunicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your work load and keep accurate recordsHelp with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKA caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a teamGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenPrevious experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential as full training is provided
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHCA....Read more...
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, equipment and materials for dental procedures
Keep accurate and current patient records on the system
Work to current best practices for dental nurses, assisting when needed
The Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship offers employment within a dental practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the learner to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities.
It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse to the General Dental Council (GDC).
You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.
What you will study:
Cross infection
Anatomy
Radiography
Oral hygiene
Orthodontics
Restoration
Legislation
First aid
Health and safety
You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst you are fully supported throughout, progressing to gateway and endpoint assessment.Training:
Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard & qualification
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
You will have an average of 6-hours per week of your working hours for your off the job training. This can be at the dental practice or at home, but it is up to your employer
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon. Further details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
A great opportunity to be trained and potentially secure long-term employment with an employer who wishes to develop your knowledge and skills
A good route into dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental cosmetics with further training
Gaining a qualification offers excellent career progression into possibly moving into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position
Employer Description:Providing a wide range of dental treatments to the public we are a friendly and busy dental practice.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 6:00pm. Hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To work as part of a team to ensure that the site is maintained to the highest possible standards in accordance with the contract and good horticulture practice for the enjoyment, recreation and safety of site employees and visitors.
Responsibilities:
To undertake the full range of grounds maintenance duties as instructed by your line manager as follows: Horticultural operations including formative pruning for a range of plants, annual seasonal bedding operations, pest & disease control, general grass cutting, watering of trees, shrubs, and bedding plants. Hedge cutting, irrigation, strimming, edge reformation. Litter picking operations. Weed control
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive and professional relationships within team, with other employees, managers, clients, and external agencies
Ensure hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles in your charge are secure, in good working order, carry out routine maintenance and refer major mechanical problems to your line manager
Empty bins, including bag removal and bag replacement where appropriate and recycle where necessary
Undertake regular checking and reporting of the physical infrastructure of the site including paths
Assist with hard and soft landscaping projects including preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, grubbing out, planting including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations where appropriate
Training:
Full Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship
Functional Skills where required
Training Outcome:
A career path and plan will be put in place for the successful candidate
Employer Description:The Nurture Group is a multi-award-winning, nationwide service provider encompassing five well established brands, delivering ‘one stop’ integrated services to a diverse client base across the UK.
Nurture Landscapes provides Grounds Maintenance, Interior & Exterior Plant Displays and Winter Gritting to clients predominantly within the corporate sector.
Gavin Jones Ltd provides landscape construction services to commercial and private clients and landscape maintenance services largely to the commercial sector, but also including government and MOD sites, public open spaces, and university campus estates.
Nurture Pest Control provides pest solutions and prevention services to both commercial and domestic customers, and are of the UK’s leading pest control companies.
Gristwood & Toms delivers expert arboricultural services, offering specialist tree care and management.
Tivoli, since joining the Nurture Group in October 2024, continues its legacy as one of the UK’s most respected providers of landscape and grounds maintenance services. Offering a comprehensive range of services, Tivoli deliveres high-quality, sustainable solutions that enhance green spaces and nurture biodiversity.
Our clients span across a diverse and broad range of disciplines, from corporate headquarters, science parks, shopping centres, business and industrial parks, to leisure facilities, schools, sporting venues, hotels, universities, public open spaces and the public sector.
As a carbon neutral business in compliance with the global PAS 2060 standard, the group has been successful in nurturing lasting relationships with its customers, colleagues and supply partners.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
7.30am to 4.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
