Jobs in Maidstone | October 2024 Opportunities

The RoleThe Restaurant is set within our Audley Retirement village, the village has its own health club, library, fine dining restaurant, bar and luxury suites. Audley villages comprises of owners, who permanently reside on site within their own private homes but also hosts external customers. From the simple to the finest cuisine, beautiful settings in heritage buildings and, of course, the very best people. As a growing luxury brand, we’re serious about investing in our people’s training and development, making this a great place to build on your skills, take on a varied range of roles and develop your career in hospitality in double quick time.As our Waiter / Waitress you’ll ensure that Audley Owners and External Customers have the highest quality of service and experience. Thanks to you, owners and the guests who come to enjoy the exceptional food and surroundings at our restaurant and bistro will get a warm welcome and a smooth, seamless service.Whether you’re taking reservations, seating guests, advising on the menu, serving afternoon tea, promoting the village and our luxury spa, or sharing a joke with regulars, you’ll deliver an exceptional service. You’ll also help service our guest suites, answer owners’ enquiries, keep an eye on stock levels, help set up for special events, and keep everywhere looking scrupulously clean.The Ideal Candidate: Previous experience in hospitality and handling cash (preferably).Taking pride in everything you do is an essential quality for this role.A ‘can do’ attitude and an organised approach that ensures things get done.Excellent communication skills.Self-motivated and driven by standards and sales opportunities.Eager to learn and develop.Hands on and flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.Warm, professional and empathetic, as well as smartly turned out.In Return You Will Receive:Work life balanceCompetitive salaryCompany pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwideGuest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwideExcellent learning and development opportunitiesFree membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan SchemeRefer a friend bonus schemeFree uniform and a lot more…Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’ AV_CHP

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!:         Wellbeing Support WorkerLocation:        Heath Farm School, AshfordSalary:             £20,000 per annum (not pro-rata)Hours:             33.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract:         Permanent, Term Time onlyStart date:       November 2024UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing Support Worker to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.About the roleWe are seeking to appoint a caring and ambitious Well Being Support Worker.  You will be skilled at engaging and motivating pupils who find learning a challenge in this all age special school for pupils with specific behaviour learning difficulties including SEMH, ASD/ASC and ADHD. You will play a key role in the school as we strive to further develop new curriculum pathways and effective provision to engage all pupils.To work under the instruction/guidance of the SLT.To support the welfare, development and behaviour of all pupils, enabling access to learning for pupils and ensure the application in the Basic Functioning of the school being offered at a local level. To support the accurate implementation of school policies, modelling a high standard of intervention when supporting pupils.To adhere to and support the structures in responding to Wellbeing Service Referrals.To function as an integral member of the Wellbeing Team, ensuring attendance at the weekly calendar meetings.About usWe are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment, where every pupil is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions.  However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. All classes have excellent ratios of at least 2:1, students to adults. Typically, classes have between 6-8 students.As an independent SEN school, we are far removed from the bureaucracy found in so many other schools and we are able to abandon ineffective and traditional methods in favour of new, highly effective and tailored initiatives – essentially, we do what we know is right for the students in our care.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and 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 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