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Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef
Hours: Part-Time, 3–4 days per week MON - FRI (Term Time Only)
Salary: £30-34K per annum pro rata, dependant on experience
CareTrade is a non-profit organisation that supports young autistic adults to develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to access meaningful employment. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, and we are passionate about creating supportive, inclusive learning environments.
Due to the growth of our training programmes, we are looking for a Part-Time Training Kitchen Chef to join our friendly team. Working alongside our existing Chef, you will help deliver practical catering and hospitality training to our students in our purpose-built training kitchen.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys sharing their skills, mentoring others and making a real difference in people's lives.
About the Role
As a Training Kitchen Chef, you will:
- Support and assist students as they develop practical cooking and catering skills within our training kitchen.
- Work collaboratively with our existing Chef, Kitchen & Café Manager and wider CareTrade team.
- Lead and facilitate the training kitchen independently when required.
- Promote independence, confidence and employability skills through practical learning experiences.
- Deliver high-quality educational support in line with CareTrade's policies, procedures and values.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and kitchen organisation.
- Support students to work safely, effectively and as part of a team.
- Occasionally provide cover within our on-site café when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has professional experience working as a chef.
- Is passionate about developing others and enjoys teaching or mentoring.
- Is patient, encouraging and committed to helping young people succeed.
- Can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) relevant food hygiene certification.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and person-centred support.
Experience of working with autistic people or individuals with additional needs is welcomed but not essential. We value the right attitude, empathy and willingness to learn, and full support will be provided.
CareTrade is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where applicable), references, verification of identity and qualifications, and proportionate online checks of publicly available information as part of the shortlisting process.
At CareTrade, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities including any support available via Access to Work if needed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
Company Benefits
We offer a range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive team, with regular staff wellbeing activities
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would like to join CareTrade and how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that we will not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We sincerely thank you for your interest in joining CareTrade.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Supporting autistic and neurodiverse adults into employment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Servicelocated in Gravesend. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.
£13,988.00per annum, working 20 hours per week.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
- Online wellbeing resources
- Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
- Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing. The Pelham road Service will be 5 new self-contained flats, for customers with learning disabilities, Autism and Complex needs, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person. Support Workers will need to be flexible and shifts will require some mornings, afternoons/Evenings and weekends.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including sport and leisure activities, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks;
- Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating;
- Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests;
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities and supporting them in line with a PBS framework
Desirable:
- Has some experience in Trauma Informed care
- Has some experience in working with people with Mental health
- Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
About us:
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
The Park is a thriving community hub in Knowle West, Bristol, a vibrant, warm and welcoming space offering inclusive facilities, activities and services for local residents of all ages. We are proud of the difference we make in our community, and we’re looking for a talented and experienced fundraiser to join our small team to help us secure the funding that makes it all possible.
The Role
We're looking for a proactive, experieced and highly rganised Fundraising Officer to lead on our relationships with trusts and foundations. This is a varied role at the heart of our organisation - you'll manage existing funder relationships, research new funding opportunities, and write winning applications to help fund our work.
Reporting to our Communications & Partnerships Lead, you’ll play a key role in growing income from trusts and foundations to support both our core running costs and specific projects.
Day to day, you'll:
- Manage our existing portfolio of grant awards - keeping track of conditions and reporting requirements
- Write clear, engaging funder reports and thank-you communications that build lasting relationships
- Research and identify new trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work
- Write compelling, well-evidenced funding applications for both core and project funding
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather the stories data, and evidence that bring our funding bids to life
About You
We're looking for someone with a passion for creating positive change and the drive to make that happen, someone who combines strong research and organisational skills with the ability to write winning applications. An experienced fundraiser you'll have:
- A proven track record of writing successful trust funding applications and funder reports
- Excellent written communication skills and great attention to detail
- Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience in a small or place-based charity is a plus but not essential - what matters most is your ability to write persuasively, collaborate creatively with others, and stay on top of a busy portfolio.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a small, dynamic and friendly team making a real difference locally
- Hybrid working (at least one day in office per week)
- Pension scheme
- 4 weeks equivalent paid holiday
Points to Note:
- There is a probation period of 6 months
- We require all staff to be DBS checked
How to Apply
Please send your CV with a named referee and covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining how you meet the person specification by 30th September.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c October 5th.
The Park Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
A full Job Description is available to download.
Please ensure there is a name referee on your CV or cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.