Opticians vacancies and Optical Practice Manager jobs based in North Shields, Tyne & Wear.
An expanding group of independent Opticians based in the North East are looking for a full time Opticians Practice Manager for their well established practice in North Shields, working Monday to Friday!
Opticians Practice Manager - Role
Family oriented independent Opticians with a very loyal patient base
Single testing with a focus on quality rather than volume
Offers personalised services to all patients
Managing a team of around 4-5 people in total
Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Manage the team to achieve high levels of sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Maintain up to date knowledge of our products to recommend the best solution.
Ensure store stock is displayed effectively, hygienically and products and equipment are secured according to Company guidelines
Accurately operate the POS system and accounts for all transactions (cash, credit, returns)
Perform work accurately and thoroughly despite time pressure and customer volume, whilst maintaining a friendly and professional attitude.
Identify situations involving unsatisfied customers and act quickly for resolution, keeping notes to convey effective handovers between staff.
Assists the customer in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their lifestyle and prescription needs.
Being proactive in keeping up to date with operational standards and training modules to further their knowledge.
Assist with contact lenses and dispensing glasses.
Working 5 from Monday to Friday
Practice opening times from 8.30am to 5pm
Salary between £26,000 to £30,000 DOE
Bonus scheme
Opticians Practice Manager - Requirements
Previous experience of working within an Opticians
Previous experience of managing a leading a team
Committed to the practice development and driven to succeed
Customer focused
Sales savvy
Confident
Reliable
Excellent organisational and communication skills
To apply for this role please send your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.....Read more...
Part-Time Support Worker - JarrowMake a difference in the world!Do you want to help people with learning disabilities experience life to the fullest and gain a real sense of accomplishment at the end of each day; by knowing you have made a real difference to the life of the people we support?We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We have worked long and hard with all our staff teams to create a set of values that all our staff are committed to, which involves being passionate, committed, respectful to each other and being willing to reflect and continuously learn and improve. Our existing teams are simply the best in the North East, and they want people aligning with Ashdown’s values to join them.Please watch our short video series at www.ashdowncare.com and if you like what we see, then we would love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.Come and work with highly motivated teams, and efficient, knowledgeable, and approachable managers. You will be supported with your physical, personal, and mental health challenges whilst being assigned interesting and challenging work to help you grow, develop, and live the best possible version of yourself. You will be respected, listened to, and recognised for your efforts.Ashdown is a family run company with an excellent reputation, and we intend to maintain and strengthen this as we move forward into the future by only employing great staff. This is why we believe we are the best company in the North East to work for.Contracted hours: 27 hours per week, 2 week rolling rotaDay shift + Sleep-inWage: £12.02 per hourThe service user you will be supporting:
The service user requires minimal support with personal careHelping the service user with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and accessing the communityThe service user requires assistance with daily tasks and be encouraged to learn new skills
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience with challenging behaviour.Positive, enthusiastic with a great attitude.Outgoing and passionate about improving the service user’s quality of life.Knowledge of positive behaviour support.Proactive and motivated to look for new activities and experiences for the people we support.Someone who is open to learning new skills.
Company perks:
Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.Genuine progression opportunities.Chances to spin our WOW-WheelFlexibility around family commitments.Refer-a-friend bonus!Loyalty bonuses.
Apply now if you are passionate about making a difference and we will be in touch!....Read more...
Support Worker - BANKSouth Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn£12.02 per hour, £66 per Sleep-inWe are currently looking for Bank Support Workers to join our team based in and around the above areas to help care for people in supported living settings. What’s on Offer?
Paid mandatory and ongoing career development trainingGenuine progression opportunitiesChances to spin our WOW-Wheel!Flexibility around family commitmentsRefer-a-friend bonus!Loyalty bonuses.Exceptional support from a company genuinely focused on changing people’s lives
About the role:Our Support Workers aid with all aspects of care inclusive of social, recreational, physical, and psychological needs of the service user. You will be required to enable Service Users to lead fulfilling lives based upon their personal support needs. You will work to high standards set internally and externally (for example, by the Care Quality Commission), doing all you can to make sure that the people we support, and your colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive. You will achieve this by communicating with individuals and by following the underpinning principles of Person-Centred Active Support.What you will need:Essential:
Respectful of the dignity of service users Ability to maintain service user confidentiality Ability to relate to service users and their needs A desire to create a comfortable, harmonious, supportive, and fulfilling environment for service users A commitment to undertaking relevant training and personal development Basic literacy and numeracy Ability to work in and contribute to a team Approachable, calm and patient Good listening abilities Reliable and honest Ability to communicate with peers, professionals, and service users Committed to the principles and practice of Equal Opportunities Committed to the provision of high-quality care Caring and sympathetic Friendly, positive demeanour
Desirable:
Support worker experience Experience in the field of learning disabilities, mental health, or physical disabilities Experience of providing personal care Writing and maintenance of care plans Organising social and recreational activities NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Apply now if you want to make a difference.....Read more...
Preparing and operating machines to perform tasks such as milling, grinding, drilling, turning
Understanding specifications of the task and the desired result by reading mechanical drawings
Translating instructions into computer commands so machines can perform the correct function
Ensure that all manufactured goods meet the required standards
Making settings and adjustments to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish
Undertake any other duties as directed by management within capabilities
Receives CNC programme and tooling information, edits programmes, sets up tools and assists with loading materials onto machines
Producing a range of products/components from drawings on conventional machines
Flexibility to operate a range of both conventional and CNC Machines as directed by management
Training:Training Delivery Model
Year 1: Your apprentice would attend Seta for 7 months’ block release (from September to April) completing the following Level 3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge).
Please see the list below of units your apprentice would undertake in year 1.
Manual Milling – 6-week block, which is a combination of 4 weeks training and 2 weeks assessments for unit AUEC2-013
Advanced Milling – 3 weeks additional block training and assessment for unit AME3/009
Manual Turning – 6-week block, which is a combination of 4 weeks training and 2 weeks assessments for unit AUEC2-014
Advanced Turning - 3 weeks additional block training and assessment for unit AME3/010
Hand Fitting – 2-week basic hand-fitting course – Seta certificate
CNC Milling – 4 Week block training – Seta certificate
CNC turning – 4-week block training and assessment for unit AME3/006
Technical drawing – 1-week basic training - Seta certificate
Abrasive wheels – 1-day basic training - Seta certificate
Knowledge training year 1
Learners will spend one day per week doing their knowledge training towards the following units;
AME3/001 – Engineering and environmental health and safety
AME3/002 – Engineering communications
AME3/003 – Properties and applications of engineering materials
AME3/004 Engineering Mathematics
Year 2: Your apprentice would attend day release at Seta one day a week (September – July) to complete the second year of the Level 3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge). An assessor from Seta will come in to company every 5 weeks to work on a portfolio of evidence.
Year 2 Knowledge training (day release)
Learners will come back to Seta one day per week doing their knowledge training towards the following units;
AME3/014 – Further Engineering Mathematics
AME3/015 – Engineering inspection and quality control
AME3/017 – Mechanical Principles (additional unit above required for progression opportunity)
AME3/023 – Workplace improvement or AME3/24 Additive Manufacturing TBD by Seta
Year 3: An assessor from Seta will come in to company every 5 weeks with a formal review every 10 to support the compilation of their portfolio of evidence.
Year 4: An assessor from Seta will come in to company every 5 weeks to work on a portfolio of evidence, as well as preparing for the endpoint assessment at month 42.Training Outcome:The potential to have a long and rewarding career with the company.Employer Description:Whether it be complex 1 off's or batchwork production of components, we can apply our skills to all aspects of machining. We have four state of the art HURCO machines offering a diverse range of services.
1 VM20i Vertical Machining Centre with X, Y, Z capacity of 1016 x 508 x 508.
1 VM30i Vertical Machining Centre with X, Y, Z capacity of 1316 x 508 x 508.
2 TM8i XP Slotted Turret with 210mm diameter hydraulic 3 jaw chuck.
We also offer a rapid turnaround to meet all our clients' needs.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8 am - 1 pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Work with time served sheet metal workers and fabricators.Learn how to read drawings, select steel and prepare materialsbe trained in how to use specialist tools and equipment in the workshop.
Mark off, measure, cut and bend using various cutting and forming tools and equipment.
Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements.
Prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing work.
Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings.
Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials.
Set up, check and adjust the equipment for use in the safe and reliable fabrication of metal products or components and maintaining the equipment in a reliable and safe condition throughout.
Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements.
Cut, drill, shape and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipment.
Training:
The candidate will work towards a Metal Fabricator apprenticeship
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level: 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
End point assessment
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.
Training Outcome:Upon completion of this apprenticeshuipp the leaner will become a time served fabricator.Employer Description:We are a specialist environmental engineering company wholly structured to provide the best total engineered solution for environmental control.
Our areas of expertise encompass all major disciplines involving the treatment, control and utilisation of air and how they are applied in modern life.
Built upon years of development and experience we have an enviable resumé. We have expert in house design, technical staff and contract engineers supporting our directly employed installation teams. This is underpinned with our extensive manufacturing capabilities and products.
All this, in essence allowing us to deliver technical and diversified solutions, safely, economically and without compromise to quality.
ROFLOW will give you free unbiased advice with best attention to your enquiries. We can discuss at base or site your specific needs. In addition you are welcome to visit our facility, meet our people and see at first hand our organisation.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday between 7.30am - 4pm.
Friday 7.30am - 3pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
