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Support Worker \n Location: Burgess Hill (RH15) \n Salary: £14.70 (weekdays) | £15.23 (weekends) | Sleep-in rate at NMW/NLW (Bank Holidays paid at time and a half) \n Vacancy Type: Permanent, part-time \n About the Role \n We are seeking a committed and compassionate Support Worker to join a small, friendly team supporting a 37-year-old man living independently in his own home following an acquired brain injury. \n This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a structured rehabilitation programme, working alongside healthcare professionals and family members to help our client live a full and meaningful life. \n You will work 2–3 shifts per week (11-hour shifts), typically between 10:30am – 9:30pm, with some flexibility required to meet the client’s needs. Additional overtime may be available to cover leave and absences. \n What You’ll Be Doing \n\n • Supporting day-to-day living, including meal planning, cooking and shopping\n, • Assisting with scheduling and attending appointments\n, • Encouraging participation in social, leisure and community activities\n, • Supporting engagement in volunteering and physical activities\n, • Providing structure and guidance to help maintain routines\n, • Promoting independence, confidence and skill development\n\n Our client enjoys a busy lifestyle, including sports and personal training sessions, and values staying active and socially engaged. \n About You \n We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including those new to care, provided you bring the right values and commitment. \n You will: \n\n • Be reliable, patient and motivated to support others\n, • Have good organisational and communication skills\n, • Be able to follow structured support plans\n, • Be confident supporting someone to build independence\n, • Hold a full UK driving licence (manual)\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive hourly rates, with enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays\n, • Overtime opportunities\n, • Full support from an experienced case management team\n, • The opportunity to develop specialist skills in brain injury rehabilitation\n, • A supportive, collaborative working environment\n\n Important Information \n\n • An Enhanced DBS check is required (cost covered by the employer if needed)\n, • You must have the right to work in the UK\n, • This role is subject to satisfactory references\n\n About Head First \n Head First recruits support staff on behalf of private clients. While you will be employed directly by or on behalf of the client, our payroll and HR teams provide ongoing support for employment and pay queries. \n Equality & Inclusion \n We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. \n To Apply \n If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Head First, please do not hesitate to apply.

Enhance Catering are recruiting a chef for a permanent role in a Care Home The Care Home believes in creating "a warm and loving family where everyone feels at home. Supporting the Head Chef with menu planning, food preparation and kitchen organisation. Catering for special occasions, private dining

Join Our Team as a Sous Chef at Keymer Hall Care Home by Boutique Care Homes! 11 Kings Way, Burgess Hill RH15 0TH 37.5 hours per week -£16 per hour - working over 7 days - every other weekend. About Boutique Care Homes Boutique Care Homes is a family-run care provider, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate care, with true family values, ensuring your loved one lives a fulfilled life, enjoying fresh, nutritious home-cooked food and a choice of activities and entertainment in their later life. Our team is dynamic and energetic, evolving with the times, ensuring safety and well-being come first, providing you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for. Why Boutique Care Homes? Competitive salary Company pension Free team lunches Free employee expert counselling & support from qualified advisors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Refer a friend incentive scheme Blue Light Card discounts BCH quarterly recognition awards Long service awards Job Description Reporting to the Head Chef you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of food service and meal preparation within the care home by effectively leading and supporting a team of Catering Assistants, providing a comprehensive, high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents. Assisting the Head Chef with the planning, preparation and cooking of all meals and maintaining clean, safe and hygienic standards within the kitchen area in line with relevant regulations Key Responsibilities Supervise and direct the work of other catering team, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified team on simple food preparation activity. Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Monitor and report the temperatures of refrigerators and freezers to ensure food is stored safely. Oversee the cleaning rota to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the high standards of cleanliness necessary in food storage, preparation and service areas. Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and team and provide catering for special occasions, private dining and events. Understand personal responsibilities in relation to the Health & Safety at Work Acts and fire safety and evacuation procedures and demonstrates a working knowledge of COSHH and HACCP assessments applicable in own work area. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues. To cook meals and prepare snacks and beverages in line with the needs and preferences of the residents. Assist with ordering cleaning materials for the kitchen area. Control stock and maintain proper records. Ensure that storage of food is in accordance with environmental health. To ensure high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen area. To ensure the adherence to standard operating procedures and the proper use of all machinery and equipment and compliance with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements from the Regulatory Authorities. Ensure that meal choices reflect the diversity of the residents in the Home. To ensure that COSHH regulations are complied with and to keep all required records. To ensure genuine choice for residents in all meals, ensure each has a properly balanced and nutritious diet and ensure that all meals meet the highest quality standards in content and presentation. To attend team meetings and training sessions as required for the better performance of your duties. To participate in food quality review meetings with residents / relatives on a quarterly basis. Delivery of prepared food from kitchen to the dining room or residents bedroom in a pleasant and friendly manner. Assist with serving of meals as necessary. To liaise with care team concerning any changes in a residents dietary habits, in particular where a resident refuses food. To complete any mandatory training specified during the induction and thereafter to ensure that you are competent to fulfil the responsibilities of your role. To facilitate in house training as agreed. To perform other related duties not specifically set out in this job description which may from time to time be assigned by the Manager. Skills, Qualifications & Experience Good people & relationship building skills. Positive work ethics. Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Ability to work using own initiative. Full working knowledge of Health & Safety. Full working knowledge of Safe Food, Better Business Regulations. Good record keeping skills. Attention to detail. Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 or above If you're ready to make a difference and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, apply today by submitting your CV! TPBN1_UKCT