Jobs in Aylesbury | December 2024 Opportunities

Role Description Join Our Team as a Support Worker Location:Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Salary:£12.00 per hour (£23,400 per annum) plus benefits: paid induction; overtime paid over 37.5 contracted hours Hours:7.00 am – 3.00 pm, 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, 1:00 pm– 9.00 pm,2:00pm– 10:00 pm (Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis. Please note, the shifts may vary due to the needs of the people we support) Contract:Full-time, Permanent Driving Requirement:A valid full UK manual driving license is desirable. Right to Work:Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas. Essential Criteria To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise: Visual impairment High complex physical health needs Autism, mental health and learning disabilitiesAbout You Are you someone who truly enjoys making a difference in others lives? Do you have a calm, caring, and resilient nature that helps you thrive in challenging situations? If so, we want to hear from you We're looking for individuals to join our colleague team who can stay calm under pressure, who are enthusiastic and take a proactive approach, and handle behaviours that others might find challenging. If you have a manual UK driving license and are comfortable driving alternative vehicles, you're exactly who we're looking for. What will you be doing? As a Support Worker, you'll be more than just their support – you'll be a key part of someone's journey towards living their best life. Here's what you'll be doing: Daily Care & Support: Helping with personal care, meal preparation, medication, and other daily tasks. Building Relationships: Getting to know the people you support, understanding their needs, and helping them live life on their own terms. Empowering Independence: Assisting with personal goals, from daily activities to long-term aspirations, and encouraging creative exploration. Social Engagement: Supporting activities like holiday’s, social events, and hobbies, ensuring everyone could enjoy what they love doing. Respect & Dignity: Ensuring that the individuals and their families are treated with the utmost respect, dignity, and equality.Who you will be Supporting? At Waterside House we support 14 individuals with various disabilities including: visual impairment, autism, physical disabilities, mental health and learning disabilities. Here are some of their interests and hobbies: John is a music lover and has his own radio show that can be accessed by tuning in via the internet. Loves talking about music and take song requests and talk about local weather. Loves talking and making people happy around him. Jan is an avid Wycombe Wanderers football fan. Attends all their home matches and loves playing Ukulele even though he is visually impaired. He was a member of Salvation Army and played in their band. Jane is a lover of Reiki, art and animals. Loves a man in uniform and loves a pamper day. Her extreme interest is her love for the music band- Coldplay and knows all the lyrics by heart. Joe is a social butterfly and hates being on her own. Has vast knowledge of various music and artists and can tell you from which 'NOW' music album the song and the artist is from and not to forget the whole lyrics of the song She calls her electric wheelchair Katy Perry and every item in her life is named related to music. Josh is Mr. Independent Volunteered in West Wycombe as a tour guide and is a history enthusiast. He loves socialising and loves swimming as well. Jake is the most people person at our home. Loves volunteering as buddy at the local hospital. He is gym buff and larger than life character. He breaths positivity within the home. He loves taking part in the interview panel. He was even invited to Buckingham Palace to represent SeeAbility Jon is one of the most independent electric wheelchair user. Loves going to cinema, meeting friends and families at café. Nothing is impossible for him, as on his bucket list he had sky diving and with our teams support he managed to achieve that goal Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individual’s identity confidentiality. About us Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799 We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time. SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible. Safer Recruitment SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following: A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate). Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK. Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense. Diversity We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement. SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We particularly welcome applicants from those with a disability. Our Benefits Why work for us? Your development and appreciation Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate Funded professional qualifications –QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000) Annual excellence awards Long service awards every 5 years and recognition Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career Your work-life balance 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service) Life events: Time off when you need it most 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay Paid Fertility Leave Carers Leave available Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation Your money goes further £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities Access to Tickets for Good Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future Refer a friend and receive £600 Paid DBS and renewals Season ticket loans Your wellbeing counts Cycle to Work scheme Life assurance of 2x annual salary Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support Free eye test Discounted Gym Membership Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team

Support Worker - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Benefits: £11.94ph 35 hours per week 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants. The Role: We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you Main Duties and Responsibilities: To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. Personal Characteristics: Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards one. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Our THAME branch is looking to recruit for the following role: Bathroom Sales Designer This is an area with great potential for development and growth. We are looking for an experienced person to drive this area of the business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career with the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK. Working in our showroom in Thame, you will bring a passion for design and customer service. Please note that there is a requirement to work alternate Saturdays. A driving licence is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Guide customers through the full bathroom design and sales process. Listen to customer needs and ensure their requirements are met. Identify and recommend products best suited to customer needs. Ensure customer satisfaction. Pro-actively generate new business. Provide excellent customer service. Qualifications and Skills Previous experience working in a similar role is essential. Sound knowledge of bathroom products Experience using 20-20 Fusion planning software or similar is preferred. Confident dealing with customers The ability to build great customer relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits In return, you can be a part of the UK’s leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include: A competitive pay package. Generous discretionary bonus scheme Substantial staff discounts Training and development opportunities Holiday scheme which rewards length of service Perkbox discounts Contributory pension scheme Financial Planning Support Cycle to work scheme. Free parking Enhanced Maternity Enhanced Paternity Substantial Employee Discount Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 130 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey

Looking for a rewarding trade career as a Level 3 Operative with multi skill in Carpentry, Plumbing and plastering. Use your skills to help Fairhive repair, maintain and improve affordable housing in Buckinghamshire? Fairhvie is a non-profit affordable housing provider with ambition. We already provide affordable housing to more than 20,000 people in our community but we want to do more. That's why we are striving to provide 1,000 additional homes by 2025. Our trades team play a vital role in the provision of our services from repairing and maintaining existing housing stock to managing environmental improvements to provide more families in our community with a home. About the role We are looking for an experienced Multi skilled operative to join our team and to help us achieve our social mission. On the Job you will: Carry out day to day repairs Carry out inspections Be able to carry out multi-trade tasks Work closely with a team of planners Participate in an out of hours rota About You We're looking for someone who understands how important it is to have a safe place we can call home and who is motivated to support the local community. For this role you will need: Experience in social housing maintenance Carry out multi-trade tasks to a good standard Hold a valid drivers licence You will ideally have skills and attributes that include: good communication skills, the ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplined team, good time management skills practical problem solving skills If you're conscientious, compassionate and want to learn more about a career in our Trades team, we'd love to hear from you Benefits include 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) Discretionary performance related payment Contributory pension scheme Flexible working Health Cash Plan Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme Employee discount scheme E&D Commitment Our Vision and Values express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury and our surrounding areas' diverse communities. As part of our continued commitment to our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability, as part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Closing date :11th December 2024 at 1pm Interview date: TBC All applications for this role will be reviewed on a continuous basis. As such, should a suitable candidate apply before the closing date, interviews and offers may take place before this date. ADZN1_UKTJ