Jobs in Darwen | October 2024 Opportunities

Are you an experienced Tyre Fitter/Fast Fit Technician looking for the next step in your career, if so then look no further apply today to the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!•           £26,175 per annum•           Average uncapped bonus of £3,600 per year (with potential to earn more)•           5 days a week•           Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme  – T&C’s Apply.Benefits Include:5.6 weeks’ annual leaveUp to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail storesDiscounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and moreFamily & Friends Discount EventsOpportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work SchemeFinancial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advanceGP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a dayJoin the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on sharesHealth Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costsPension Scheme & Life AssuranceYou will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.Skills and experienceExperience in Tyre Fitting / Fast FitA current valid driving licenceExperience of meeting compliance standards across Health and SafetyThe drive to provide great customer experiences.This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that really values your skills, team focus and hard work. With over 300 UK Autocentres we are one of the UK’s leading MOT, car service, brakes, repairs and tyres specialists.  Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Due to growth in service, we are looking for Primary Pupil Support Workers at Belmont Primary School, part of Acorn Education and start working towards yours.£19,233.75 per annum (not pro-rata)37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayPermanent, Term time onlyUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.The opportunityEnjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupil’s lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than they ever expected.As a Pupil Support Worker, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.Person SpecificationAn ability to diffuse conflict Empathy with young people facing barriers to their learningThe ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential mannerThe capability to remain calm under pressure The ability to use own initiative and flexibility to cope with the unexpectedAbility to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with pupils and young peopleIdeally Grade C/4 or above in English and MathsExcellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts. Excellent organisational and time management skills.The ability and willingness to work constructively as part of a team.  About usBelmont Primary School is an Independent School which offers boys aged between 5 – 11 years who have Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) challenged and additional complex behaviours to access a tailored education that suits their needs.We have a dedicated staff team who provide outstanding education and we understand that a lot of our students have been excluded from mainstream education and often have a very negative attitude toward school. As a team, we take an interest in their lives and help to nurture their learning.Belmont Primary School is rated Ofsted GOOD and is situated in the picturesque Pennine Lancashire, Rossendale and is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education? BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.#1