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Inside... Office Administrator & Trainee Accounts Clerk Established in 1884, Saint & Co is one of the largest accountancy firms in Cumbria. We are seeking a full time office administrator & trainee accounts clerk for our busy Ambleside Office. The ideal candidate will be conscientious, of smart appearance, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be IT literate. Please send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to Ian Thompson by 10th July 2019
The Eltermere Inn is expanding into a second site with a brand new casual eatery in the heart of Elterwater, Ambleside due to open late summer 2019. ‘SLATES COFFEE & KITCHEN’ will serve great food & drink from brunch through to dinner and we’re now on the lookout for warm, positive and smiley individuals to help us create a friendly kitchen and front of house team and deliver a warm welcome and great service to all our customers. You don’t need to be fully trained or have years of experience, just bags of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Recruiting now for: Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, Chef de Partie & Waiting/Serving Staff
The Old Police Station, Church Street, Ambleside LA22 0BT Email: ian@saint.co.uk | T. 015394 33430 www.saint.co.uk
In return we offer fantastic training and great opportunities along with a competitive salary but more importantly the chance to grow and develop your career and to be part of something really special
We’re looking for…
A Kitchen Porter & Housekeeping Staff
• Great rates of pay • flexible hours – full & part time hours to suit • amazing location • meals on duty • monthly tips • accommodation if needed • friendly atmosphere • access to Langdale Spa • development/growth opportunities •
Great rates of pay! Full & Part Time Positions with Flexible Hours
Our business is centred around great service and we’re very serious about our people. We want people who are like-minded, professional and fun to work with. If you fancy joining our team get in touch. Send your cv to adele@eltermere.co.uk or call 015394 37207, leave your details and we’ll be back in touch to have a chat.
Please send your CV to justine@burnsidehotel.com or call the Hotel on 015394 42211 www.burnsidehotel.com
The Eltermere Inn • Elterwater • Ambleside • LA22 9HY Slates Coffee & Kitchen • Maple Tree Corner • Elterwater • LA22 9HP
PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEER Required for immediate start with busy construction company. Gas and Oil qualifications preferred, but training would be available for the right candidate.
Community Support Worker Windermere and Kendal Area
We are seeking female support workers to join our strong and dedicated staff team at Pebble Healthcare to assist us in offering home care. £9 p/h, full driving licence and own transport essential.
JIB terms and conditions apply. 3rd year college apprentices or newly qualified apprentices would be considered. Full driving licence needed. To apply: post or email your CV to: South Cumbria Construction Ltd, Cumbria House, Broad Street, Windermere LA23 2AB Email: info@southcumbria.co.uk / Tel: 015394 43046
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Full-time, Part-time and Occasional hours contracts available
Why work for us? • extensive training • funded NVQ’s and degrees • being part of a team • being viewed as a professional • being respected and valued • mileage allowance paid.
Due to the nature of the work carried out we are legally permitted to advertise and recruit for female only staff, exempt from The Equality Act 2010
Apply online www.pebblehealthcare.co.uk or call 01524 733268 Pebble Healthcare, Bessemer Suite, Warton Road, Carnforth LA5 9EX
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a five star, family-run hotel near Windermere, with a great team and a friendly environment. We are recruiting:
WAITING STAFF | CHEFS | GENERAL ASSISTANTS Call us or email to find out more.
NOW RECRUITING
careers@thegilpin.co.uk
| 015394 88818
| thegilpin.co.uk
| Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Crook Road, Near Windermere
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PART TIME CLEANER (SEASONAL) Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2DF Tel: 015394 43636 | www.hillthwaite.com
For more information please telephone Graeme or Shirley on 015394 44891
SOUS CHEF
General Vacancies
Hillthwaite House in Windermere is now looking to recruit a dynamic and reputable Full Time Sous Chef to join its kitchen brigade. The main goal to provide its guests with the highest level of quality dishes, using the best of local ingredients to wow its diners, while ensuring cost effective results and leadership capabilities. Being a family owned, independent hotel we expect you to help drive a strong and friendly team in the kitchen, motivating and training younger members of the brigade whenever possible, while being flexible and committed to the job at hand. You will be aware of current market trends and incorporate these into seasonal menus within the restaurant. Salary up to £25,000 per annum (dependant on experience). 28 days paid holiday, Closed for Christmas, Live-in available.
Please send your cv to manager@hillthwaite.com or call 015394 43636 for further details
Catering Assistant/s
£NMW to £8.21, depending on age Fixed term, varying hours available As a Catering Assistant at the Wordsworth Trust you’ll be responsible for delivering a fantastic service in our brand new café and retail space. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Wordsworth’s birth in 2020, we are undertaking profound and exciting changes to this historic site. These include the creation of a new café and retail space and we need a team of exceptional people to help us operate this exciting new venture. You will assist in the effective operation of the café and café retail offer in a variety of duties which could involve the preparation of simple food and beverage items, serving customers, maintaining presentation and hygiene standards and undertaking supervised kitchen tasks. In return, we can offer flexible working opportunities, a personal pension scheme, free on-site parking and staff discounts, as well as the opportunity to work in a friendly environment right in the heart of Wordsworth Country. No CVs please; for an application pack please visit
www.wordsworth.org.uk/job-opportunities Deadline: Midnight 14th July 2019.
Bistro with Beds Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere is a family run business and we are looking for people to join our small team at this very exciting time.
Chef de Partie Kitchen Porter Front of House We will consider both full and part time applicants. We’re looking for enthusiasm, positivity, sense of humour, a great work ethic and the willingness to work as part of the team. Rates of pay up to £11 per hour depending on experience. Please get in touch via email to info@theyan.co.uk
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To cover cleaning and servicing of bedrooms and communal areas. From 9.30am to 2.00pm, 4 days out of seven, to be arranged at interview. £9.00 per hour.
Our residential nursing home, Holehird, set above Lake Windermere has outstanding ratings by the CQC and offers the very best care for permanent, short term and rehabilitation stays for adults with long term complex conditions. Apply now to be part of an extraordinary team, making a difference to the lives of the residents we care for.
domestic assistant ref: 04208 £8.25 per hour | part time | 22.5 hours per week Closing date: 26 July 2019 A satisfactory disclosures check is required. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. For more details and to apply, go to: careers.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for the reference or call 01902 792060.
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Full-Time, Permanent Deli
Counter Assistant Full-Time, Permanent Takeout Assistant &
Full-Time, Seasonal Deli
Counter Assistant
(Summer work available, ideal for students)
We are looking for energetic, customer-focused individuals to join our friendly team in our busy shop. Customer service and cash handling experience is preferred. Experience of working in a food-related environment and food preparation would be beneficial. Approximately 40 hours per week including Saturdays, based at our Grange-over-Sands shop. Competitive remuneration, training and uniform provided. To apply: Please email shop@higginsonsofgrange.co.uk to be sent an Application form. Alternatively telephone 015395 34367 and ask for Stuart Higginson or Mark Porter.
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We are looking to recruit at our residential nursing home, Holehird, set above Lake Windermere. With outstanding ratings by the CQC, we offer the very best care for adults with long term complex conditions. On site live-in accommodation is also available for fulltime staff. Apply now to be part of an extraordinary team of people, making a difference to the lives of the residents we care for at Holehird.
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team leader £11.38 per hour | full time | ref: 04034 Closing date: 14 July 2019 A satisfactory disclosures check is required. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. For more details and to apply, go to: careers.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for the reference or call 01902 792060.
Acing the interview
Interview tips and techniques: Now you’ve got an interview and of course you’re nervous, everyone is, so here’s a few interview tips to get you through. I’ll start with the obvious; do a dry run beforehand if you can, get there early and dress smartly but make sure it’s comfortable – you want to be focusing on the interview not your painful new shoes. Do your research. In this day and age there is absolutely no excuse for not researching the organisation beforehand. I recently conducted 5 interviews in a day and 3 of the candidates had done no research, didn’t understand the issues we were currently facing and didn’t get the job. Think about your body language; firm handshake, smile, eye contact. When you sit down don’t perch on the edge of the chair and watch out for fidgeting. When I’m nervous I fiddle with my bracelet and rings, but at least I’m aware of that and can control it. What are your nervous tics? Don’t twist questions. You may not like the question but tough, it’s been asked, don’t twist it and give a different answer instead.
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Most employers these days ask “Behavioural Questions” which focus on drawing out examples of things you’ve done. For example “Can you tell me about a time when you’ve had to deal with an angry customer?” Before your interview go through the job description and think of an example you could use for each bullet point. Take in an interview pack. In all my years I’ve only ever known of 1 interviewer objecting to this. It’s an interview not a memory test so take in a copy of your CV, the job description, an example of some research you’ve done on the organisation and maybe a certificate or 2 to prove your qualifications. Don’t go over the top – just enough to let them know how seriously you’re taking this. Focus on ‘I’ and try to avoid ‘we’. You want to make it very clear to the interviewers what you personally have achieved. By all means mention your team but don’t down play your role in it. Think of some good questions for them at the end, 2 or 3 should do it. “How will my performance be measured?”, “How has the vacancy arisen?”, “How is the department viewed by the rest of the organisation?” and “Are there any concerns you have that I could clear up?” are all pretty good and should impress. At the end thank them for their time and clarify the timescales. Remember to update them if any of your contact details have changed. Send a follow up thank you letter or email reiterating your suitability for the role. Beth Pipe is a Learning and Development Professional and freelance writer. You can follow her at @cumbrianrambler on Twitter.
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