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1 December 2017 - 11 January 2018 / Issue 402
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Cumbria View Care Services Providing quality care to clients in their own homes Kendal
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Windermere
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Carnforth
Wishing all our amazing carers, clients and readers of Employment Pages a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Due to the ever increasing demand for our services we are looking to recruit additional Home Support Carers in all our key locations: o Carnforth o Kendal
o Arnside/Milnthorpe o Windermere/Ambleside
Being a Home Support Carer is a truly rewarding role. You can make such a difference to people’s lives by delivering really great care and support, enabling clients to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Promoting independence and providing people with dignity and respect. Surely that’s what everyone wants when they get into their old age; to be well cared for and surrounded by their own belongings and personal treasures.
Lifestyle Co-ordinator (Within Care)
South Lakeland £9.63 per Hour (including health care plan) 1 x 30 hours a week vacancy and Bank Staff to work flexibly across South Lakeland Here at Oaklea we don’t like to use the term Support Worker, we think that a better description of the work our employees do is Lifestyle Co-ordinators, assisting customers in all aspects of their lives including excellent care and support. We are looking to further increase our team in South Lakeland that supports elderly people in their own homes, enhancing their lives, assisting them with daily tasks that have become challenging, and supporting with a range of health care issues aimed at keeping people in their own homes.
If you would like to be part of a team whose ethos is to provide the type of care that we would want for our own families then look no further and give us a call today.
You don’t have to be experienced, just have an excellent attitude to working with people.
We are looking for people to join our teams in Carnforth, Arnside/Milnthorpe, Kendal or Windermere/Ambleside. As we deliver care to clients in their own homes it is ESSENTIAL that you have a driving license valid for the UK and have access to a reliable car. Our shift patterns are 7am to 2pm and 4pm to 11pm, we discuss shifts with you at interview but we do require you to work a mixture of these shifts, depending on whether you are looking to work full time or part time.
We are offering:
We have recently increased our rates of pay to £8.50 per hour (£8.70 if you have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). We also pay travel time and mileage and provide you with great training which includes completion of the Care Certificate.
• Excellent rates of pay • Full induction including Care Certificate qualification • Opportunities to complete Diploma in Health and Social Care • Childcare voucher scheme • Family friendly policies • Travel time and Mileage paid • Healthcare benefits
All the above posts are permanent positions. For further details please contact Amanda Robinson on (01539) 735694 – option 1, or by e.mail: amanda@cumbriaviewcare.co.uk
If you would like to be a part of a caring and supportive organisation that puts the customer at the centre of all we do, we would love to hear from you.
Cumbria View Care Services, 16c Market Place, Kendal LA9 4TN Tel: (01539) 735694 (Next to Nina’s Café)
www.cumbriaviewcare.com
JobsJobsJobs Full-Time Office Assistant Required for busy construction company in Windermere. Skills to include Word, Excel, Sage Accounts, manual and computerised bookkeeping, general office admin, answering the telephone and dealing with customers and suppliers. Please send CV and HANDWRITTEN covering letter to:Mrs S Lewthwaite, South Cumbria Construction Ltd, Cumbria House, Broad Street, Windermere LA23 2AB.
Full Driving Licence essential. To apply simply send your CV to hr@oakleatrust.co.uk (indicating the job you are applying for) or for an application pack please call the HR Team on 01539 735025, or apply online at www.oakleatrust.co.uk/jobs Closing Date Tuesday 02nd January 2017
This is our final issue until January 2018. We’d like to wish all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!!! Senior Housekeeper
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Hotel & Catering
CRAGWOOD ARE HIRING:
Housekeeping Assistant Junior Sous Chef Front of House Member Night Porter Flexible shifts, company benefits, career opportunities, straight shifts only, great team Live out positions E-mail your c.v. with covering letter to Albert Waldon at albert@cragwoodhotel.co.uk
- Kitchen Porter Part Time
General Vacancies
Full Time
Join our Developing Team and Make a Difference!
- Front of House Staff Please contact us by email thealbertbowness@hotmail.co.uk Or phone 015394 43241 and ask for Andrew or Charlie
Support Workers/Care Assistants
From £8.50 per hour depending upon experience and competency Your role will be to provide a comfortable, rich and fulfilling home lifestyle whilst supporting a young man with an acquired brain injury living between Kendal and Carnforth. We are looking for hands-on, experienced, competent and reliable people with a range of talents who enjoy working as part of a busy team, respond positively to challenge and have what it take to deliver results for their client.
Little Langdale, Ambleside
Recruiting staff for February 2018
General Assistant & Kitchen Assistant - Full time
Housekeeper
- Full or part-time (school hours) Live-in available for full time positions. CV to jane@threeshiresinn.co.uk Or call 015394 37215 www.threeshiresinn.co.uk
General Vacancies
What’s required? • Appropriate qualifications (QCF Award or Certificate/NVQ 2 or 3) or willing to train to this level and experience of working in a similar environment and/or with challenging behaviour is desirable. • Highly motivated with a strong commitment to good standards and person centred care. • Able to work weekends and school holidays on a shift basis and an ability to be flexible. • Good IT skills and experience in apps like Launchpad, iMovie, garage band, Facebook, Skype. • Creative individuals and/or people with complimentary interests and skills in Filmmaking, Photography, Arts and crafts, Music, Woodwork, Cooking, Gardening and Sport. • Driver with own car essential as we are in a rural location. A clean licence desirable as the client has his own vehicle that you may be required to drive. In return we offer a supportive and professional working environment with full induction training and continuing professional development. Permanent contracts for 40 or 32 hrs/wk. For more information or to apply, please email your CV along with a covering letter for the attention of Rosie to: office@the-tannery.org.uk All posts are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
THE LAKELAND VILLAGE CLUB Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8PX
CLEANER/SUPERVISOR REQUIRED 3- 4 days per week, hours 8am – 4pm, would involve weekend work. Call Sue Tyson on 015395 31144 for further details.
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Hello, how are you?
My name is Kelvin. I live in a care home with three of my friends and we are looking for someone to support us. I like to go to social clubs, people first and get involved with community events. The job role will involve personal care and support, Administration of medication, support with domestic tasks and meal preparation.
If you think you could support us please get in touch with Emma on 07734 162972 and we can arrange a chat over coffee.
Tell them Kelvin sent you! Oaklea Trust are offering the following:
Health care cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme Childcare vouchers Bike to work scheme Competitive rates of pay Range of mandatory & bespoke training available
Full, part time and Bank positions available throughout South Lakeland. Closing date Tuesday 02nd January 2017.
General Vacancies
ESTATE WORKS ADMINISTRATOR (MATERNITY COVER)
ESTATE WORKS DEPARTMENT Holker is seeking to recruit maternity cover for a full-time Estate Works Administrator to support a very active Estate Works Team and to assist the Estates Building Surveyor in the operation of the department for a period of approximately five months. This busy and varied role requires excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills, together with a professional manner, good communication skills and a clear commitment to customer service. A flexible can-do approach and ability to work within a team and on own initiative are essential. The successful candidate will have relevant experience, ideally gained in a similar role and an understanding of buildings works would be an advantage. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, but please include details of current salary and benefits with your application. For further information, go to the website www.holker.co.uk. Please apply in writing with a full CV to Mark Carroll - Estates Building Surveyor Holker Group, The Estate Office, Cark-in-Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 7PH Or e-mail: trobinson@holker.co.uk Closing date for applications: 31st December 2017
Facilities Manager Fixed term (2 years), Full-time (37 hours pw), Flexi time scheme Salary scale H £25,951 - £28,485 per annum SLDC is looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced facilities manager who will work with the Property Services Contract Manager to undertake the day to day facilities management of SLDC’s building and land portfolio. The Facilities Manager will be expected to support the Council’s contracted property services provider in a range of activities to maintain a safe and secure working environment across a diverse portfolio of building stock. Closing date for applications: Monday 11 December 2017 Interviews will be held: Monday 18 December 2017
Hostel Support Officer Temporary Maternity Cover, Part-time 18.5 hours per week Salary scale F £20,138 - £21,962 per annum pro-rata We are looking to recruit a Hostel Support Officer on a temporary basis to provide high quality support and service to the individuals and families at Town View Fields Hostel in Kendal. For further details of specific duties included in the role, please view our jobs page on the website using the web address below. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2 January 2018 at noon Interviews will be held: Wednesday 10 January 2018
Geldard Farm Eggs Limited, Low Foulshaw Farm, Levens, Kendal LA8 8ET
HGV Driver Required Class 2 Qualifications
To deliver and collect eggs from a wide range of customers Full time hours Monday – Friday ROP to reflect successful candidate’s experience To start in January 2018. Apply in writing to: enquiries@geldardfarmeggs.co.uk
For further information including the job descriptions, person specifications and details of how to apply, please visit us at www.southlakeland.gov.uk
Springfield is a small independent charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse. We have the following vacancies:
Empowerment Worker
Springfield – Domestic Abuse Support in South Lakeland Salary: £17,335 per annum (pro rata) Full time: 37 hours per week
Join a busy family Company operating within the leisure industry.
We are currently recruiting an empowerment worker to work within our team. The role will involve supporting clients in the refuge to access appropriate services, apply for the correct benefits and support to successfully move to live independently. You ideally should have experience of working with mental health issues, drug/alcohol issues and housing/debt problems. You will be able to identify and liaise with agencies and individuals who can provide additional support. You will also have a clear understanding of clients who have experienced domestic abuse.
Full Time Senior Accounts Manager
There will be an expectation the successful candidate will be part of the on call rota, this will carry an additional payment.
The position requires the monthly production of financial reports and ongoing analysis of the Company finances as a whole. Knowledge of SAGE 50 accounts and EXCEL is essential and AAT is desirable.
Human Resource Manager We require a Human Resource Manager to oversee and update our HR function, you will be required to process the monthly payroll and oversee the employment process. Knowledge of Sage 50 payroll is desirable as is competence in use of Excel. The positions are based in Staveley; please forward your CV to louise@lakelandleisuregroup.com or post to Carol Morgan, Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd, PO Box 22, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1GE. Closing date 15th December 2017
This post is fully funded for 12 months with the possibility to extend a further 12 months.
Sleep Shift Night Worker plus Bank staff Springfield – Domestic Abuse Support in South Lakeland Salary: £9.01 per hour plus £52.50 for sleep shift 12 midnight-7am Part time 3 shifts per week 10 pm to 7 am To include weekend work on a rota
We are recruiting a night worker to support our residents in the evening. Ideally you will have some experience of working in a support environment and experience of night shift work. In this role you will work on a rota and this will involve weekend working so availability and a degree of flexibility is essential. This is a permanent position. If you feel that you fit the criteria above, please email refuge@springfieldvoices.org and request an application pack. Due to the nature of our work we regret that we can only accept applications from women. Closing date for applications is 15th December
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Location: Hours: Salary:
Female Support workers needed
Carnforth, Lancashire Approx. 16 hours per week (shifts to be discussed) £9.00 per hour (weekdays); £10.00 per hour (weekends); £60.00 per sleep-in shift (weekdays); £68.00 per sleep-in-shift (weekends); double time on bank holidays
About the role:
Interested in becoming a Trustee?
We require Female Bank Support Workers to work alongside an established support team working with a lady who has a brain injury and physical disabilities in her purpose adapted home and in the community. The role will entail facilitating an active and fulfilling lifestyle including providing personal care and domestic duties.
Springfield, a Domestic Abuse Support charity based in South Lakeland
Must be able to work as a member of a team and be flexible to work a shift system, including daytime, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
Whatever your skills and background we would love to hear from you and are especially interested to talk to prospective trustees with HR, legal or marketing expertise.
Training and supervision given. To apply, please contact us by email at rec@jspmn.co.uk or for an informal discussion about this role please contact us on 0161 247 7756 CVs are not accepted - This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check Genuine Occupational qualification under Sex Discrimination Act Section 7 (2) (b)
Support Worker – Ref: 883
Holehird, Windermere, Cumbria Full time, part time and occasional hours £8.35 per hour
Do you… Want the chance to use and grow your skills and knowledge while making a difference to society? Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?
If so… Leonard Cheshire Disability offers you the chance to become part of a great team! About us Leonard Cheshire is the leader in enriching the lives of disabled people. We are the largest disability non-profit organisation in the UK, with around 7,000 employees, and we support more than 20,000 disabled people across our global operations. We honour our past, drawing on our legacy to inspire us for the future. We are in the exciting process of transforming into a modern, relevant and sustainable organisation. We offer an environment where you can work with great leaders and be part of a team who are passionate making a positive impact on the lives of disabled people. You will have opportunities to learn and grow in your role, building your skills and knowledge in partnership with others. About the role Disability affects everyone differently. We need you to provide tailored day-to-day support to ensure the needs of the people who use our services are met in positive and creative ways. It’s a job that can be challenging at times, but this is balanced by the unrivalled sense of longterm satisfaction it also gives. It’s an opportunity to be creative and feel inspired, both by your colleagues and the people you support. It’s a career that you can feel proud of. You will provide assistance with care, personal support, daily living tasks or activities to customers in order to support them attain their full potential, maximise options available and encourage choice, participation and motivation. About you (please see the job description for full details) To be successful in this role you will need: • To be compassionate, creative, and honest and love working with people. • To bring great positive energy. • To work well as part of a team. • To be flexible as we work shifts and weekend working is often required. • To demonstrate a commitment to Leonard Cheshire Disability’s ethos and values. You don’t need any specific qualifications or experience although experience of providing personal care is advantageous. You will however, need plenty of enthusiasm and passion for our work. We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including: • Fair and competitive pay rates. • Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit. • Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell, depending on needs (salary sacrifice). • Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates. • Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice). • Access to child-care vouchers (salary sacrifice). • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and apply online.
We are looking to recruit new trustees to work with our existing group of trustees, staff and volunteers.
Interested in finding out more? Please contact Jenny Draper, 01539 724880, email j.draper082@btinternet.com or Ruth Crossley, email rcross3357@aol.com
HARTLAND HOUSE
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME MILNTHORPE REQUIRES:
ASSISTANT CHEF For 3 days (24hrs) per week
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ENHANCEMENTS PAID FOR NVQ QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING AND FULL SUPPORT WILL BE GIVEN UNIFORMS & MEALS PROVIDED
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PAY INCREASE REWARDED AFTER A SUCCESSFUL PROBATIONERY PERIOD
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RING MARK HARROP OR JACKIE WEATHERILL ON 015395 62251 FOR MORE INFO Or email: abbeyfield@hartlandhouse.co.uk CLOSING DATE: FRI 15TH DEC 2017
Volunteers Wanted Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare? Are you caring, kind and compassionate? We need people who are able to provide support as local befrienders (1-to-1 support) and to help out at our Drop-ins in Kendal. Contact Fredrika Buchanan for further details: Tel: 01539 740 591 Email - fbuchanan@slmind.org
Merry Christmas to all our readers & advertisers!!