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*AMAZING OPPORTUNITY* We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Chef, Norman Mackenzie who is looking to bolster his brigade with talented Chefs.  We have an all day dining Restaurant, The Rise, a 3AA Rosette Fine Dining Restaurant, Hudsons and extensive Conference & Events facilities.  This is an exciting opportunity for you to join The Grand, York's only 5* Hotel.  If you are a fledgling chef or already excelling in your career, the Grand is the perfect place for you to learn and grow!  We're looking forward to hearing from you.

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging role where you can make a real difference to the lives of individuals with visual impairments and other complex disabilities then this role will suit you. The work is person centered and we aim to help each individual to live as independently and fully as possible. We are a friendly charity who really care about our tenants, most of whom have been with us for many years. Experience is not necessary, but we are looking for people who enjoy supporting and caring for others, who have high standards, are open and friendly and who respect the dignity of others. If this is you, we will invest in your training and development and support you in a rewarding career in care and support work. Vacancies We currently have Full time (38 hours) and Part time Vacancies. Pay and Benefits We pay the recommended Living Wage Foundation hourly rate. After a successful probation you will receive £9.00 for week day hours, and £10.00 for nights and weekends. Sleep overs are paid at £82.10 for a 10 hour shift. Our unsocial bank holiday rate is £16.79!  We also offer a health package with Simply Health providing financial support for dental, optical and other health bills. You will receive 20 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 2 years’ service. More about the Role Our Care/Support workers provide daily support and personal care, and once fully trained will administer medication to our tenants. You will be working across all our services in York and Tadcaster. Duties may also include arranging daily activities, taking our tenants out on trips and activities, helping to prepare meals or attending sensory sessions at Wilberforce House. We also encourage tenants to develop and maintain positive relationships with family and friends. There are opportunities to progress within the organisation, gain recognised qualifications including NVQ level 2 to 5, and take on roles with additional responsibilities. All staff are supported to achieve the Care Certificate and attend a full time two week induction course. Experience and Skills Required Previous experience is desirable but not essential. However a caring and sensitive nature is all important, along with an ability to work well in a team. We are interested in candidates who have experience caring for others either in, or outside work. Time spent caring for family members for example is relevant experience for this role. We also require a good level of written and spoken English and basic arithmetic, with an ability to record information accurately. Hours You may chose the hours that you would like to work, up to 38 per week. Your hours will be worked following a rota. You will typically work one weekend, followed by one weekend partly worked and then have one weekend off. We try to arrange shifts to suit our staff, but we do require flexibility. Sleep overs are optional. Further Requirements Because of the nature of the role a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate plus good references will be required before starting. We will offer an interview to any candidate with disabilities who meets the minimum requirements. More information about the role and the Trust are available on our website   www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk Or if you would like to talk to someone before applying please call   01904 760037   and ask to speak to the Recruitment and Staffing Coordinator. How to Apply If you would like to apply please send us a full application form available on our web site http://wilberforcetrust.org.uk/careers/.   If you have not worked in care before please tell us why you would now like to start in this area of work.

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging role where you can make a real difference to the lives of individuals with visual impairments and other complex disabilities then this role will suit you. The work is person centered and we aim to help each individual to live as independently and fully as possible. We are a friendly charity who really care about our tenants, most of whom have been with us for many years. Experience is not necessary, but we are looking for people who enjoy supporting and caring for others, who have high standards, are open and friendly and who respect the dignity of others. If this is you, we will invest in your training and development and support you in a rewarding career in care and support work. Vacancies We currently have Full time (38 hours) and Part time Vacancies. Pay and Benefits We pay the recommended Living Wage Foundation hourly rate. After a successful probation you will receive £9.00 for week day hours, and £10.00 for nights and weekends. Sleep overs are paid at £82.10 for a 10 hour shift. Our unsocial bank holiday rate is £16.79 per hour!  We also offer a health package with Simply Health providing financial support for dental, optical and other health bills. You will receive 20 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 2 years’ service. More about the Role Our Care/Support workers provide daily support and personal care, and once fully trained will administer medication to our tenants. You will be working across our services in York and Tadcaster. Duties may also include arranging daily activities, taking our tenants out on trips and activities, helping to prepare meals or attending sensory sessions at Wilberforce House. We also encourage tenants to develop and maintain positive relationships with family and friends. There are opportunities to progress within the organisation, gain recognised qualifications including NVQ level 2 to 5, and take on roles with additional responsibilities. All staff are supported to achieve the Care Certificate and attend a full time two week induction course. Experience and Skills Required Previous experience is desirable but not essential. However a caring and sensitive nature is all important, along with an ability to work well in a team. We are interested in candidates who have experience caring for others either in, or outside work. Time spent caring for family members for example is relevant experience for this role. We also require a good level of written and spoken English and basic arithmetic, with an ability to record information accurately. Hours You may chose the hours that you would like to work, up to 38 per week. Your hours will be worked following a rota. You will typically work one weekend, followed by one weekend partly worked and then have one weekend off. We try to arrange shifts to suit our staff, but we do require flexibility. Sleep overs are optional. Further Requirements Because of the nature of the role a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate plus good references will be required before starting. We will offer an interview to any candidate with disabilities who meets the minimum requirements. More information about the role and the Trust are available on our website   www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk Or if you would like to talk to someone before applying please call   01904 760037   and ask to speak to the Recruitment and Staffing Coordinator. How to Apply If you would like to apply please send us a full application form available on our web site http://wilberforcetrust.org.uk/careers/.   If you have not worked in care before please tell us why you would now like to start in this area of work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award-winning independent business in the centre of York! Are you creative, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about food? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for someone who can… • Develop the current product range and have a vision to experiment with products and recipes in order to curate a unique and high-quality deli section. • Support and work with the Senior Management team and Front of House team in service, presentation, style and delivery of all products to the service areas. • Keep up to date with new trends, and research and develop potential food offerings. • Train new team members. • Liaise with suppliers and sales representatives negotiating the best possible prices & terms. • A desire to develop an innovative food offering that is unique. • Oversee the deli/bar display to maximize attractiveness. What experience you need: • Experience of cooking and baking ideally in a commercial environment, preparing and serving food along with being able to use general catering equipment safely and correctly. • Able to demonstrate an overall understanding of how to cost recipes. • Competent understanding of all regulations, food hygiene and company specifications. • You will have a positive can-do attitude, be self-motivated with huge attention to detail. • Excellent record keeping and communication abilities. • Cooking qualification desirable but not essential. This role is extremely diverse – from developing and implementing best practices to maximising opportunities, reducing costs and most importantly, ensuring the business delivers beyond customer expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual! This is ideally a full-time role, although part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate. A flexible rota and holidays with some weekends and evenings. We are offering a highly competitive salary, plus weekly tips. Please email your cover letter and CV to kate@pairings.co.uk