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<h2>Salary:</h2>£19,099.98<h2>Hours:</h2>30 hours a week (3 week rota, shifts include day, evenings &amp; weekends)<h2>Contract Type:</h2>Permanent<h2>Closing Date:</h2>18/12/2025<h2>Job Description</h2>We have an exciting new opportunity as a Lifeguard at Wave Active, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best.A National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) would be beneficial, however if you are safety conscious, a competent swimmer and eager to gain valuable life skills, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving this qualification.There are many opportunities available for you within Wave Active. Starting your career with us as a Lifeguard is a great first step to many different routes including Operational Management, Sales, Fitness or Customer Service.Are you what we are looking for?<ul><li>You will be responsible for the supervision of our customers and other lifeguards using our swimming and pool facilities.</li><li>You will always act safely whilst holding responsibility for the Health and Safety of all pool users and oversee the operations of the building.</li><li>You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring the safety of our customers whilst they are enjoying the use of our facilities.</li><li>You will have a passion for delivering first class customer service and deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner whilst going above and beyond to deliver the highest of standards.</li><li>You will have an eye for first class cleanliness and will put this into action whenever required.</li><li>Be a team player</li></ul>Who are we?Wave Active is an award-winning charity and social enterprise, supporting our local communities with facilities, activities, and services to inspire active lifestyles.Our purpose is to “Inspire Active Lifestyles” and vision, “To be at the heart of the improvement of health and wellbeing in the Community”.We are passionate about providing services and opportunities that support individuals to gain, regain or maintain health, fitness and wellbeing improvements. Managing 15 leisure facilities and Newhaven Fort, across the Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough of East Sussex we provide health and fitness services for both members and non-members of all ages to participate in, whether that be through sport, group exercise, gym, swim, play or health services.While we offer a range of facilities and activities across our multifunctional spaces, our team is key to creating an approachable environment enabling individuals to prioritise their wellbeing and their health journey.Formed in 2006 Wave Active continues to ensure all surplus revenues generated from activities are reinvested back into the community in the form of facility developments and refurbishments, new programmes of activity and to support those with health conditions to make health improvements.The Post in ContextThe key purpose of this post is to maintain constant surveillance of customers in the facility; acting immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of customers in the event of emergency. When necessary, you will provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.Customer ServiceThe priorities of the Lifeguard Leisure Attendants are:<ul><li>To provide a friendly and efficient service to all customers.</li><li>To pro-actively provide information to promote the Centre to the public at all times.</li><li>To respond positively to customer enquiries.</li></ul>General Tasks<ul><li>To clean all areas of the Centre including pool hall, changing rooms, toilets, showers, storeroom and drains to ensure exceptional standards of hygiene and cleanliness.</li><li>To ensure that all users behave in an orderly manner at all times and take appropriate action should any member of the public misuse the facilities.</li><li>To assist with the delivery of continuous improvement plans.</li><li>To assist in the maintenance, use and updating of safety equipment and to ensure that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act are properly adhered to.</li><li>To be diligent about compliance with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy.</li><li>To take on relevant responsibilities during Emergency Procedures.</li></ul>General Tasks – Wet Side<ul><li>To lifeguard and supervise the pool area, assist swimmers in difficulty, undertake any necessary life-saving operations and apply First Aid as needed.</li><li>To supervise changing rooms, showers and associated areas.</li><li>To make and record periodic checks on chemical levels of the pool water and report to a manager should it fail to meet the required standards.</li><li>To ensure the day to day preparation of the pool facilities for swimming lessons, special water activities and private parties.</li><li>To assist the OM in organising special water activities for children during the school holidays.</li><li>To maintain a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification including attendance at staff training on a monthly basis.</li></ul>General Tasks – Dry Side<ul><li>To ensure day to day preparation of facilities e.g. equipment set ups.</li><li>To undertake coaching/supervision of courses and sessions as required.</li></ul>Other Duties<ul><li>To carry out other duties as required.</li><li>To adhere to Wave Active Limited’s policies and procedures.</li></ul><h2>Personal Specification</h2>Profile (Essential)<ul><li>Good interpersonal abilities</li><li>Able to understand hazards related to pool conditions</li><li>Tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers who are breaking the rules</li><li>Ability to stay calm under extreme circumstances</li><li>Excellent observation skills</li><li>Quick reaction in dangerous situations</li><li>Customer focused</li><li>Driven and Enthusiastic</li><li>Passion for providing exceptional service</li><li>Team Player</li></ul>Experience (Essential)<ul><li>Similar work environment</li></ul>Qualifications (Essential)<ul><li>NPLQ (Ability to obtain NPLQ on our next available course)</li><li>Interest free funding maybe available if you do not have this qualification</li></ul>Qualifications (Desirable)<ul><li>Knowledge of COSHH regulations</li><li>Coaching Qualification</li><li>First Aid Certificate</li></ul>Specialist Knowledge (Essential)<ul><li>Able to organise leisure sessions in at least one activity</li></ul>Other (Essential)<ul><li>To be flexible to the changing demands of the business</li><li>To be able to follow Wave Active Limited’s Policies and Procedures</li></ul>

Wave Active

Lifeguard/Leisure Attendant

<h5>Description</h5>37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.<a href="https://www.ymcadlg.org/ymca-downslink-group-about-us/" target="_blank">Our mission</a>&nbsp;is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.YMCA Hastings provides medium-low supported accommodation for a total of 47 young people at risk of homelessness, aged 16 to 25, and care experienced young people under the age of 18. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Support Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Situated just of the seafront, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community.We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan.&nbsp;Main areas of responsibilities are:Housing<ul><li>You will hold a caseload of young people who are housed across our sites with the support of the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Support provided is light touch, and a good knowledge of partner agencies is essential for relevant signposting</li><li>Interview young people to assess their suitability for our housing</li><li>Support young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules in preparation for independent living.&nbsp;&nbsp;Helping young people navigate shared living skills is key to this role and includes facilitating house meetings, rotas and cleaning sessions</li><li>Support young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent and liaise with housing benefit</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people</li><li>Complete Occupancy Sign up and induction with incoming residents</li><li>Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent, ASB or breaches of Health and Safety, using restorative practices</li><li>Contribute to maintaining properties to a high standard including conducting health and safety checks</li></ul>Support and Engagement<ul><li>Light touch support to residents, signposting to partner agencies as appropriate</li><li>Support each resident to develop their own person-centred Support Plan with short- and long-term goals to work towards independent living skills and their next accommodation steps</li><li>Arrange Review Meetings with young people at least once every 3 months to update and review risk assessments and support plans</li><li>Check in with each resident at least once a week</li><li>Encourage a culture of education, employment and engagement</li><li>Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries</li><li>Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance)</li></ul>General&nbsp;<ul><li>Work as part of a team</li><li>Treat young people at the service in a non-judgmental and psychologically informed way&nbsp; </li><li>Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations</li><li>Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice</li><li>Liaise effectively with other professionals and services</li></ul>There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.&nbsp;Please download the job profile for full role details.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.Experience and Knowledge<ul><li>Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people</li><li>Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living</li><li>Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs</li><li>Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries</li><li>Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists</li></ul>Skills and Abilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved</li><li>Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary</li><li>Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team</li><li>Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills</li><li>Strong time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise</li></ul>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="https://ymcadlg-my.sharepoint.com/personal/ren_louca_ymcadlg_org/Documents/Desktop/Abigail.Owen@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Charlotte.Rodrigues@ymcadlg.org&nbsp;</a>.Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@ymcadlg.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ymcadlg.org</a>.CLOSING DATE: Sunday 28 December 2025 at midnight. If we identify a strong candidate, we may invite them to interview ahead of the closing date.TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.An inclusive workplace&nbsp;We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.&nbsp;Accessibility&nbsp;If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

YMCA DownsLink Group

Supported Housing Support Worker

<h3>Description</h3>Role:&nbsp;Senior Café and Catering Assistant&nbsp;Salary: Up to £28,039 depending on experience&nbsp;Hours:&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract:&nbsp;PermanentThe Senior Café and Catering Assistant plays a leading role in our in-house catering team, supporting the work of the Catering Coordinator in delivering an outstanding catering service to our students and staff. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation and provision of our main College dining room, located at the heart of our large campus just outside Lewes, East Sussex. The dining room provides a 3-meal service for our residential students and is the main hub for our lunch service to students, staff and visitors. Staff in our dining room support with provision at the Graze Café in the new AgriFood building, which is open for HE students, staff, and external visitors. &nbsp;The successful candidate will work with the catering team to ensure high-quality service and a positive customer experience. They will also have opportunities to lead on arranging catering provision for internal meetings, events and functions and providing high quality catering services to our staff, students, and external visitors. The ideal candidate will be a professional, hardworking, and confident team player with a track record of working in a similar environment or in fresh produce catering establishments.This is an exciting time to join the College as we grow our catering business to adapt to the needs of our students and growth in our commercial activities in conferences and events. &nbsp;&nbsp;As we are hoping to recruit into this role within the next 4 weeks, we reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible&nbsp;Please note, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role. &nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD; TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.&nbsp;With over 5,000 students, excellent resources, and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious &amp; Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do – if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we’d like to hear from you.&nbsp;

Plumpton College

Senior Café and Catering Assistant

<h2>Job Description</h2>The Post in ContextWe have taken positive steps in developing our site management’s approach to the ‘customer’s journey’. Through investment in facilities, systems and processes we have experienced growth in participation, but it is essential for us to continue to explore new opportunities for investment and partnership, to inspire active lifestyles within our communities.As the first point of contact you will be critical in providing a first-class customer services experience by welcoming customers positively and ensure efficiency of service and administration at reception.Customer ServiceThe priorities of the CSA’s are:<ol><li>To provide a friendly and efficient service to all customers.</li><li>To pro-actively provide information to promote the Centre to the public at all times.</li><li>To respond positively to customer enquiries.</li></ol>Reception<ol><li>To answer, promptly, incoming telephone calls.</li><li>To welcome and acclimatise visitors to the centre.</li><li>To direct customers to the correct place of activity.</li><li>To control entry and exit systems.</li><li>To use PA systems for information and control.</li><li>To maintain a clean and tidy reception area.</li><li>To be smartly presented in uniform at all times.</li></ol>Administration<ol><li>Responsible for the smooth operation of the booking system embracing system enhancements.</li><li>To control and cash up all monies during the session in accordance with the financial regulations.</li></ol>Promotion of Centre<ol><li>To promote the sale of goods and memberships.</li><li>To enrol and issue cards in relation to memberships and categories available.</li><li>To deal with customer enquiries regarding programme and course details, first aid, lost property etc.</li></ol>&nbsp;Other Duties<ol><li>To carry out other duties as required.</li><li>To adhere to Wave Active Limited’s policies and procedures</li></ol><h2>Personal Specification</h2>Disposition<ul><li>Customer focused</li><li>Driven and Enthusiastic</li><li>Passion for providing exceptional service</li><li>Can do attitude</li><li>Pro-active</li><li>Team Player</li><li>Interpersonal skills</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Similar work environment</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Excellent communication skills – face to face, telephone</li><li>Able to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances</li><li>Knowledge of cash till operations and administration of cash returns</li></ul>Other<ul><li>To be flexible to the changing demands of the business</li><li>Able to react positively to changes in policy and development into new or improved areas of service activity</li><li>To be able to follow Wave Active Limited Policies and Procedures</li></ul>

Customer Service Advisor

<h4>Fitness Instructor – 40 hours per week</h4><h4>Based at Lewes Leisure Centre</h4>Wave Active is an award-winning charity and social enterprise, supporting our local communities with facilities, activities, and services to inspire active lifestyles.Our purpose is to “Inspire Active Lifestyles” and vision, “To be at the heart of the improvement of health and wellbeing in the Community”.We are passionate about providing services and opportunities that support individuals to gain, regain or maintain health, fitness and wellbeing improvements. Managing 15 leisure facilities and Newhaven Fort, across the Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough of East Sussex we provide health and fitness services for both members and non-members of all ages to participate in, whether that be through sport, group exercise, gym, swim, play or health services.While we offer a range of facilities and activities across our multifunctional spaces, our team is key to creating an approachable environment enabling individuals to prioritise their wellbeing and their health journey.Formed in 2006 Wave Active continues to ensure all surplus revenues generated from activities are reinvested back into the community in the form of facility developments and refurbishments, new programmes of activity and to support those with health conditions to make health improvements.The Post in ContextUndertake all functions involved in the daily operation and service delivery within Gym. This includes providing supervision of the gym floor, undertaking various gym appointments including gym programming, reviews, floor-based coaching and a high level of engagement and connection to actively recruit and retain members. As a Fitness Instructor you will be required to deliver the highest quality service throughout the Centre by inspiring and motivating customers, to increase retention and provide guidance as well as support to ensure customers achieve their goals.Main Duties<ul><li>To motivate and support customers to increase retention and support customers to achieve their goals.</li><li>To carry out gym appointments and deliver our member journey, including Welcome Workouts, Personal Plans and Plan reviews.</li><li>Provide advice and guidance to customers to ensure they use equipment safely and adopt the correct exercise technique.</li><li>Deliver gym floor group training sessions as required (cross site if/when required)</li><li>Deliver gym floor workshops as required (cross site if/when required)</li><li>Create and promote in centre gym challenges to engage</li><li>To actively participate in the membership sales process by making customers aware of the benefits of membership and group exercise participation.</li><li>To meet agreed performance KPI targets set by the Operations Manager.</li><li>Create content for websites and social media platforms in the manner of images and video material.</li><li>To assist the Operations Management Team in organising special events, program development and promotions when required.</li><li>To ensure that the gym is maintained in a clean, safe, hygienic and tidy condition during your hours of supervision.</li><li>Following &amp; adhering to site</li><li>To carry out appropriate maintenance checks and follow procedures to ensure kit is back in working order as soon as possible.</li></ul>General<ul><li>To wear the uniform provided by the centre and always adopt a high level of</li><li>To comply with health and safety processes and</li><li>Attend training sessions and team meetings as and when</li><li>Various administration tasks as and when</li></ul>Note<ul><li>You will not actively promote your private business within Wave facilities (including the car park) and to Members.</li><li>You will keep Wave informed of external classes you teach and programs you run. By advising Wave of the classes and programs you run we can ensure that there is no direct conflict of interest.</li><li>You will not promote your private business using images of Wave facilities or Wave members participating in Wave activities.</li><li>If a Wave member is also a member of your exercise classes, you may of course use their image to promote your class (subject to image release authorisation).</li><li>You will make every effort to attend team</li><li>It is desired that you will have both L3 PT qualifications and GP referral or be willing to work towards both of these qualifications.</li><li>To deliver appointments in line with relevant qualifications.</li><li>You may be required to work across different sites when cover is needed as per the needs of the business.</li></ul><h2>Personal Specification</h2>Disposition<ul><li>Customer focused</li><li>Great communicator</li><li>Driven and enthusiastic</li><li>Passions in health &amp; wellbeing</li><li>Creative and intuitive</li><li>Empathetic</li><li>Pro-active &amp; good organisation</li><li>Team Player but also a good leader</li><li>Listening skills</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Similar work environment</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>L2 Fitness Instructing</li></ul>Specialist Knowledge<ul><li>Genuine interest in health and fitness</li><li>After training, to be able to undertake preventative maintenance on equipment</li><li>Knowledge of behaviour change and goal setting</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Communication skills (verbal and written)</li><li>Computer competent, MS Office software and email</li></ul>Other<ul><li>To be flexible to the changing demands of the business</li><li>To be able to follow Wave Active Limited’s Policies and Procedures</li></ul>

Fitness Instructor

Family Support WorkerFull Time or Part Time ConsideredGreat Training &amp; Career PathYou will be called upon to support the delivery of physiotherapy sessions, music therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and home play sessions. You will support the therapists to create a learning environment that is appropriate, stimulating and addresses all areas of the child’s learning whilst focusing on developing each child’s functional skills.&nbsp;This will include not only traditional practice but involve ensuring activities are accessible to our families including indoor, outdoor and community based activities and the use of technology.&nbsp;<ul><li>You will support the work of the Outreach Worker through providing behaviour support and leading and planning sessions as directed by the team. </li><li>Safeguarding and the welfare of children are paramount to this role. </li><li>You will also be called upon to work with and give specialised support and advice to carers and families and provide ongoing pastoral support, as well as supporting siblings through play during session times. </li><li>You will be a vital part of the overall Fundraising team, helping to evangelise for the service within the community as well as helping to ensure that our services and families take the lead in all of our marketing and communications.</li></ul>Key Tasks and Main Duties:<ul><li>Work with the therapists to support the children to access high quality provision.</li><li>Work with the Outreach Worker to ensure the needs of the families are being met in terms of signposting to other agencies, supporting with behaviour issues and assisting with supporting statements.</li><li>Be prepared to undertake when asked training and other professional development as required.</li><li>Assist with session planning, organisation, set up prior to each session, recording of observations and clearing away at the end of a session.</li><li>Creating resources as directed by therapists.</li><li>Implement and maintain a lending library of resources to families.</li><li>Support with the delivery of sessions and support other sessions as necessary such as sensory play, music therapy and other services.</li><li>Lead the sibling support sessions as required</li><li>Support the therapists in the monitoring, evaluating of children’s progress and learning in order to inform planning and identify individual needs as well as measurement against impact benefits</li><li>Plan for appropriate learning environments</li><li>Ensure that the physical environment is maintained to high standards of safety, hygiene and presentation</li><li>Build and foster strong relationships and excellent communication with parents and guardians providing on-going pastoral support</li><li>Hands on involvement in all fundraising activities, including participating in 3rd party fundraising events for the Charity when required.</li><li>To assist in the preparation work for audits and inspections</li><li>To adhere to Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Risk Management, Confidentiality and all other Charity policies and procedures</li><li>This post includes 30 days of holiday per year plus UK national and bank holidays and can be done flexibly.</li></ul>You Should Have Proven Experience:<ul><li>A level 3 qualification in Early Years</li><li>A high standard of written and spoken English.</li><li>A lively and enthusiastic style.</li><li>A commitment to the benefits of early intervention services, a vision for how that can help families in their own homes and in the world today</li><li>Excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Desire to join an existing team and help where needed.</li><li>Flexible with your approach to working hours (able to accommodate the Charity’s service needs)</li><li>Confident about working with a wide range of families including in a family home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of our children and their family’s</li><li>Able to demonstrate the need for confidentiality and privacy</li><li>Reliable and trustworthy with a good sense of humour</li></ul>

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity

Dame Vera Lynn Childrens Charity

Family Support Worker

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Eastbourne, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 100 children, designed entirely on one floor for easy accessibility. We benefit from close bus links throughout Eastbourne, ensuring convenient transportation for families. Our nursery features an onsite sensory room and large separate gardens tailored for each age group, providing enriching outdoor experiences. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, creating a supportive and accessible environment for both children and educators. Busy Bees Benefits <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Ongoing professional development and career progression</li> <li>Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers</li> <li>Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)</li> <li>Your birthday off - it's our gift to you!</li> <li>25% childcare discount</li> <li>Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus</li> <li>Menopause support through Peppy</li> <li>Financial support through Salary Finance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon</li> <li>Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)</li> </ul> But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.</li> <li>Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.</li> <li>Take on the role of Key Person, fostering b partnerships with children and their families.</li> <li>Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.</li> </ul> Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For: <ul><li>Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.</li><li>Experience working with children under 5.</li><li>Empathy and understanding - each child is unique.</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills.</li></ul> You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today-apply now!

Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Senior Caf &amp; Catering Assistant Great Work-Life Balance Up to 28,000 - 28500 Set shift times (Full-time, 39 hours per week) We are currently working alongside a large further-education college just outside Lewes, East Sussex! You will work as part of the catering leadership team to deliver high-quality, fresh, and nutritious meals across the main dining room and additional caf outlets on campus. With a busy 3-meal service for residential students and daily service for staff, students, and visitors, you will play a key role in ensuring exceptional standards, smooth daily operations, and a positive customer experience. Take pride in leading by example, supporting the team, maintaining top-tier hygiene and safety, overseeing stock control, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery. You'll also have the chance to support internal events and functions, contributing to a growing and ambitious catering operation. Great work-life balance with structured shifts and a supportive environment. Apply today! Benefits include: 26 days electable annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 statutory days Up to 5 additional efficiency closure days at Christmas A contributory pension scheme Comprehensive wellbeing support On-site parking and access to the Cycle-to-Work scheme Flexible working Staff lunch provided when working across meal service times Opportunities for training, development, and career progressionSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Senior Catering Assistant

Chef de Partie (CDP) Salary: 33,600 Hours: Full-time (45 hrs/week) Contract: PermanentLooking for a chef job in East Sussex? Join a dynamic catering team delivering fresh, high-quality food across dining outlets, caf s, and large-scale events. Perfect for chefs passionate about sustainability, seasonal menus, and hospitality careers.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and cook fresh dishes for daily service and events</li><li>Support menu planning and high-volume kitchen operations</li><li>Maintain food safety and hygiene standards</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Catering qualification or proven chef experience</li><li>Food Hygiene Certificate</li><li>Minimum 2 years in a similar role</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Free transport from towns including Eastbourne, Brighton, Haywards Heath</li><li>Career growth in hospitality and catering</li></ul>Apply today for this exciting Chef de Partie role in East Sussex!Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Blue Arrow

Chef de partie

37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health. YMCA Hastings provides medium-low supported accommodation for a total of 47 young people at risk of homelessness, aged 16 to 25, and care experienced young people under the age of 18. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Support Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Situated just of the seafront, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: <ul> <li>You will hold a caseload of young people who are housed across our sites with the support of the team. Support provided is light touch, and a good knowledge of partner agencies is essential for relevant signposting</li> <li>Interview young people to assess their suitability for our housing</li> <li>Support young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules in preparation for independent living. Helping young people navigate shared living skills is key to this role and includes facilitating house meetings, rotas and cleaning sessions</li> <li>Support young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent and liaise with housing benefit</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people</li> <li>Complete Occupancy Sign up and induction with incoming residents</li> <li>Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent, ASB or breaches of Health and Safety, using restorative practices</li> <li>Contribute to maintaining properties to a high standard including conducting health and safety checks</li> </ul> Support and Engagement: <ul> <li>Light touch support to residents, signposting to partner agencies as appropriate</li> <li>Support each resident to develop their own person-centred Support Plan with short- and long-term goals to work towards independent living skills and their next accommodation steps</li> <li>Arrange Review Meetings with young people at least once every 3 months to update and review risk assessments and support plans</li> <li>Check in with each resident at least once a week</li> <li>Encourage a culture of education, employment and engagement</li> <li>Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries</li> <li>Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person's journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance)</li> </ul> General: <ul> <li>Work as part of a team</li> <li>Treat young people at the service in a non-judgmental and psychologically informed way </li> <li>Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations</li> <li>Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice</li> <li>Liaise effectively with other professionals and services</li> </ul> There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. Please download the job profile for full role details. If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people. Experience and Knowledge: <ul> <li>Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people</li> <li>Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living</li> <li>Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs</li> <li>Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries</li> <li>Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists</li> </ul> Skills and Abilities: <ul> <li>Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident's progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved</li> <li>Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary</li> <li>Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team</li> <li>Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills</li> <li>Strong time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise</li> </ul> If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 28 December 2025 at midnight. If we identify a strong candidate, we may invite them to interview ahead of the closing date. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.

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