Support Worker - Bridge House Residential Home

Hourly Rate: £13.05 - £17.40

The advertised hourly rate includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

A market supplement is currently beingapplied to all night and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shifts, uplifting your hourly rate in these periods to £17.40. This will replace any previous market supplements and will apply to both your contracted hours and to any additional hours worked within the applicable time periods.

Location(s): Bridge House Residential Home, Grange-over-Sands

Available Hours: 1x 22 hours per week,  1x 24 hours per week and 1x 30 hours per week (bank - no set working pattern) 

Apply below and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss our current vacancies in more detail.

About this opportunity

Are you interested in supporting Adults in Cumbria?

Would you like to be part of our friendly, hardworking teams, making a difference to someone’s life?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Services Westmorland and Furness team at Bridge House, as Support Workers (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) providing support and care within our Residential Care Services.

About Residential Care

Help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Support people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility, as well as supporting emotional wellness.

About the role

As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience then take the next step in your career with us. As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

About Our Home

Bridge House Residential Home is situated in Flookburgh, and we provide a caring and safe environment for up to 38 residents. It is a challenging but rewarding environment, and we encourage a culture of support and collaboration amongst our team.

Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts which usually cover between 7am until 10pm (days) or 9.30pm – 7.30am (nights), over 7 days, 365 day a year – this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

What can we offer you!

-Excellent training and development offers

-Flexible working opportunities

-Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

-Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

-Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

-Competitive rates of pay

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.

Application and Interview Information

We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to help you find the right role for you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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Post Specification

Role Profile

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£13.05 - £17.40
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£13.05
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£17.40
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ADULT SOCIAL CARE
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SOUTH LAKELAND - SOUTH & CENTRAL CUMBRIA
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FLOOKBURGH
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Clerk to the Governing Body - Level 2

Required as soon as possible.

Clerk To The Governing Body

BS5  £23,893 Pro Rata (25 hours per annum)

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School are part of South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust and we are looking to appoint an efficient clerk for 25 hours per annum to support and advise the Local Governing Body on relevant procedural and statutory matters.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of the Department for Education’s Academy Trust Governance Guide (released March 2024) and will know how to work effectively in partnership with the Chair to help maintain the Board’s focus on its core strategic priorities.  

The Clerk will be expected to assist with agenda planning, attend and minute each of our 5 full Governing Body Meetings a year, held in school in the evenings.
Applicants must be organised, have good IT skills, be a team player and an excellent communicator.  Additional training, where necessary, will be provided. 

Please complete the SCMAT application form for this post - available by emailing admin@newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk  If you wish to discuss the position please contact the Headteacher on 01229 877442.

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from The Disclosure and Barring Service and suitable references.

Closing date for applications - 9am Wednesday 13th November 2024
Interviews - TBC

Date posted
Reference Number
2264
Please see below
Employer
South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Midday Supervisor

Permanent Part-Time Midday Supervisor

Salary Scale:  PCD3 £22,737 to £23,144  (£11.79 - £11.98) Pro-Rata
(The hourly rate includes the UK Living wage rate supplement which is £12.00 p/h)

To commence as soon as possible.

5hrs 25 mins per week, 12pm – 1.05pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks)
We are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join our team supervising children in school at lunchtimes and ensuring the safety of our children, both indoors and outdoors.

The successful candidate should enjoy working with children, promote healthy eating and always encourage good behaviour. Experience of working with children would be an advantage and a willingness to undertake appropriate training is essential.  It is also essential that the successful candidates can communicate clearly to children and adults in a calm and respectful manner, be reliable and trustworthy and work within the school’s policies and procedures.

We will provide you with suitable training and induction as well as copies of school policies, including safeguarding and child protection.

Please complete the SCMAT application form for this post - available by emailing admin@newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk

A visit to the school at lunchtime and discussion about the post with the Headteacher are welcomed.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with their relevant employment checks and workplace health assessment.

Closing date - 9am on Wednesday 13th November 2024

Date posted
Reference Number
2262
Please see below
Employer
South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust
Contract type
Work pattern

Facilities Team Members

Responsible to: The Facilities and Welfare Manager

Hours: Permanent. Full time (37 hours/week, 5 days/week) full year, although requests for part-time working will be considered

Salary: Grade 7: £26,421 (level A) to £27,334 (level B), pro rata for part time

There are likely to be two shift patterns: day shift and late. Depending on preferences and availability, these will be allocated or worked in a rota

To facilitate some of our external lettings, flexibility for later finishes and/or weekend hours is required. Time off in lieu is operated

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals to join our friendly Facilities/Site Team to provide maintenance and security for the school site.

Ideally, these roles are full time; however, part-time requests will be considered at interview.

The Facilities Team looks after the school’s buildings and the outdoor environment. Working closely with the Facilities and Welfare Manager, and depending on the shift worked, the role of the Facilities Team Members includes:
•    opening and locking up at the start and end of the day 
•    carrying out risk assessments and scheduled inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and national regulations 
•    booking and supervising contractors
•    supporting with the general maintenance of school buildings.

Full training will be given in all aspects of the role and we are keen to encourage a wide range of applications.

The successful candidates will be self-motivated, able to manage their own workload and have the flexibility to meet tight deadlines and to deal with unexpected situations.

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and general DIY knowledge/skills would be an advantage but are not essential as full training will be given. A clean, current driving licence is desirable.

Ullswater Community College (UCC) is an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you’re over 18).

You should have a practical approach to work; relevant experience is desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be provided.

Full job details and comprehensive information about the school can be found on the website (www.ullswatercc.co.uk).

About Ullswater Community College

This is an exciting time to join UCC – we have been approved in Phase 2 of the School Building Programme and are looking forward to new premises in the near future.
UCC is a friendly, supportive employer with a lot to offer its employees.

Benefits include:
•    Starting holiday allowance of 25 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years
•    Membership of a staff wellbeing programme
•    Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
•    Free eye-test scheme
•    A welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter and with a Staff Wellbeing group that is an integral part of the school culture

To apply:

Please download an application form and equalities and diversity form from our website, where full job details and comprehensive information about the school can also be found.

Contact us at hr@ullswatercc.co.uk with any queries.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 11 November 2024

UCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Employment at UCC is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed; if they are disclosed, the school cannot take them into account.

We regret that only successful applicants will be contacted.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found.

Date posted
Reference Number
2260
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Employer
Foundation
Contract type
Work pattern

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher, Maternity Cover

Required for: W/C 24th February 2025 – following the Spring Half Term break.

The governors of Brough School are looking to appoint an EYFS/KS1 teacher to join our lovely and thriving village school, to cover a period of maternity leave. The post is in our fabulous Acorns Class, comprising Reception and Year 1 pupils.  Please have a look at our website to get a feel for the school: www.broughschool.org.

Brough Community Primary School is a thriving, successful school with a great staff team.  We are rated ‘Good in all areas’ by Ofsted (2019) and are national leaders in online learning.  Our curriculum offer celebrates our local environment and we are a passionate Eco-School.   We have an outstanding outdoor area as part of our Early Years provision and have recently upgraded the classroom space and resources in Acorns Class.  It is a fabulous place to teach and work!

We would be happy to consider a job-share arrangement for this post.  We would also be keen to support the appointed candidate with transition into the role, with a handover from our current skilled member of the teaching team in Acorns Class.

This is an exciting opportunity for any teacher seeking to work in a progressive, caring school which is at the heart of its community.  

The successful candidate will:

  • be an enthusiastic practitioner, keen to take on a mixed Reception/Year 1 class (there are currently 19 pupils)
  • have experience of planning for all subjects within the Early Years/KS1 Curriculum
  • have a passion for the environment – e.g. a Forest Schools qualification
  • be up-to-date with approaches to teaching and keen to take on new challenges in the profession
  • have experience of delivering systematic, synthetic phonics programs (we use Little Wandle)
  • be able to maintain our warm and welcoming environment, to enable all children to reach their full potential

Please indicate your strengths and interests as a candidate, especially on your letter of application. Here at Brough Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.  Please contact the school for an application pack on 017683 41284 or email: admin@brough.cumbria.sch.uk

Candidates are encouraged to come and visit the school in advance of application.  Please contact the school office to arrange this.

Closing date for applications is: Thursday 28th November 2024 12 pm.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 11th December 2024.

The school reserves the right to withdraw the post at any stage of this process, should its circumstances change.

Date posted
Reference Number
2258
MPR
Employer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Senior Science Technician

Senior Science Technician 
Permanent
40 working weeks per year, 38 weeks during term time plus one week of inset and one week during school holidays.
PCD 5 – SCP 6 : Actual Pro Rata Salary for 37 hours per week is £20,896 (£12.38 per hour)
£23,893 Full time equivalent
Required to commence post in November 2024

Ulverston Victoria High School is an exceptional school which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity.  Our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

A Senior Science Technician vacancy is available within our high performing Science Faculty at Ulverston Victoria High School.  Professional, effective and motivated individuals with scientific backgrounds are invited to apply for this post.  Consideration will be given to full time and part time applications.

The successful candidate will be totally committed to supporting the Science Faculty, working within the Science Technician Team, showing the necessary skills to support students, teachers and the science curriculum throughout the Science Department at UVHS.

Please see our school website to view the Job Descriptions and Person Specification for this role.  If you are a candidate who meets the requirements outlined and who wants to be a part of an exceptional school, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please view the job description and person specification on our school website www.uvhs.uk for full details of the post.

Closing date for applications:    Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 9.00 am.

Interviews will be held on:        To be confirmed.

Please provide a short covering letter together with a completed UVHS application form to Davinia Pybis (HR Manager/Headteacher’s PA - Acting) at the following email address: recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia Pybis on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2024, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks, suitable references, online vetting checks, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.


    

Date posted
Reference Number
2256
Please see below
Employer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contract type
Work pattern

Examination Invigilators

Examination Invigilators 

Required from January 2025 – Term Time Only – Flexible Hours
Invigilator Hourly rate CE2 £11.59

Ulverston Victoria High School has a current requirement for Exam Invigilators.

An invigilator, under the guidance of the Lead Examination Invigilator and the Examination Officer, is responsible for conducting examinations in accordance with examination board guidelines and maintaining the security of the question papers.

The role is required to work either in the main examination room or in a smaller support exam room as part of our established invigilation team.  Invigilators are responsible for ensuring that all regulations are adhered to whilst providing the correct environment for students to perform to the best of their ability.

There may be an opportunity to become an Examination Reader or Scribe in the future should the need arise.

This post would be flexible to your availability, and you will be required to invigilate during the main examination season and during the mock examinations in school.  Availability is required for GCSE and A Level Examinations during the Summer term, May-June 2025, and for mock examinations to be held for two weeks in January.  Training will be provided to the successful candidates.

Please see our school website to view the Job Descriptions and Person Specification for this role.  If you are a candidate who meets the requirements outlined and who wants to be a part of an exceptional school, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please view the job description and person specification on our school website www.uvhs.uk for full details of the post.

Closing date for applications:    Friday 8th November 2024 at 9am.

Interview date:            To be arranged    

Please provide a short covering letter together with a completed UVHS application form to Davinia Pybis (HR Manager/Headteacher’s PA - Acting) at the following email address: recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia Pybis on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2024, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks, suitable references, Online vetting checks, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.


    

Date posted
Reference Number
2254
Please see below
Employer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Job type
Contract type
Work pattern

Trust Secondary Lead

 Required start: 22nd April 2025 or sooner

Trust Secondary Lead 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 1 FTE 
Salary Range: £68,608 – £70,713 per annum

The Mater Christi Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Secondary Lead to work with our School Improvement Team. The successful candidate will shape the school improvement offer for our secondaries reporting to our Director of School Improvement and Development. You will know how to work with secondary senior leaders to coach, support and challenge individuals and groups to improve teaching and implement raising achievement strategies that have impact and affect rapid improvement. 

Full information about the post is available at https://mater-christi.com/our-trust/vacancies/
If you would like to meet with the CEO or Director of School Improvement and Development about the post, contact Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com to arrange an appointment. 

An application pack is available from:  Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com

Completed applications should be returned to: Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com

In compliance with Safer Recruitment Guidelines, C.Vs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 10am on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Interviews: Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th November 2024

Mater-Christi Trust is in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens. 

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Date posted
Reference Number
2252
Please see below
Employer
Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust
Contract type
Work pattern