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Apprentice Chef
You will work with the kitchen team in all aspects of kitchen based mainly at: Rewley House and occasionally working at Ewert House, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DD. Working under close supervision, the Apprentice Chef will assist with food preparation and general kitchen duties, developing skills across various sections of the kitchen. The role requires a commitment to high food standards, hygiene practices, and efficient service delivery in line with business demands. Responsibilities include preparing meals to specification, maintaining cleanliness, minimising food waste, and participating in stock management and food safety procedures. Flexibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role, which also involves occasional kitchen porter duties and active participation in training and staff meetings. The catering operation takes place on two sites: ·Rewley House, which is the main site of the Department. Breakfast and lunch is served here on a daily basis. Dinner is offered here, depending on business requirements. ·Ewert House, Summertown – the Department runs a number of courses at Ewert House, some of which require catering. Main duties & responsibilities of the role ·To prepare food to the standard set out by the Head Chef. ·Work to deadlines to assist the team in the prompt service of all meals and services, at the required times, to the clients’ standards of satisfaction. ·Work in all areas/sections of the kitchen to develop a good working knowledge of each. ·Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times with particular attention at the end of service. ·Minimise food waste. ·Put away food deliveries, checking the quality of food products delivered and reporting any discrepancies to the Department and supplier. ·When necessary and rostered or requested to do so, carry out kitchen porter duties such as washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and restaurant service china, cutlery and glassware. ·Attend all staff meetings and training courses as requested. ·Assist in ensuring the security of stores, cupboards and any other kitchen areas. ·Attend to any other reasonable requests by senior colleagues. Health & safety ·Adhere to company and legal requirements. ·Ensure that you prepare all food to good hygiene levels. ·Ensure receipt, storage and handling of all food is done according to procedures, when taking responsibility for deliveries. ·Maintain full compliance with the Food Standards Safety Guidelines-Safer Food Better Business for Caterers. ·Assist in maintaining correct procedures for all stores and store rooms – including stock rotation. ·Complete all necessary paperwork regarding temperature control when preparing food. ·To ensure that standards of personal hygiene are followed at all times. Enquiries about the vacancy to, Mark Bedford mark.bedford@conted.ox.ac.uk or Debbie Pennington debbie.pennington@inspirolearning.co.ukTraining:Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship StandardApprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 18 months training and the employer and Inspiro's Regional Trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.Training Outcome:This vacancy contract is for 2 years and 3 months.Employer Description:Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford.Working Hours :36.5 Hours 5 days out of 7 Rota Shifts between 6.30am - 9.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience ....Read more...
Finance Administrator
About YouDo you enjoy juggling different tasks and priorities?Do you have the focus to complete tasks to deadlines, and have an eye for detail?Do you want a job that lets you to work flexibly?If so, read on......We are looking for someone who is organised and loves working with numbers. You will have good communication skills - both written and verbal - and enjoy working closely with other people as part of a busy team.To be successful, you’ll have excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of Microsoft Office systems. We deal with a large amount of sensitive data and information, so confidentiality is really important to our team, it’s important you understand how to handle sensitive information with care. Having an organised and logical approach to work is essential, as these are the qualities that enable us deliver on our objective of providing the best possible service to all our internal customers.You will have GCSEs at Grade C/4 and above in English and Maths, and preferably have had previous experience working within a Finance team. About The RoleAs a Finance Administrator at the Mining Remediation Authority, you will be part of the Finance team that provides a professional service to all departments. The Finance team plays an important role supporting the organisation to spend wisely and deliver value for money.This is a varied role which will give you plenty of opportunity to learn about working in a team and will develop your skills and knowledge. This role supports a number of different activities across the busy finance team and will include processing supplier invoices, expense claims and the Corporate Credit Card (GPC). You will also have the opportunity to get involved in a range of ad hoc tasks.We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description. Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office) Schedule:Application closing date: 15th June 2025Sifting date: W/C 16th June 2025Interviews: W/C 23rd June 2025(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits: A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.We want to recruit you based on your skills and experience, and not the colour of your skin, where you come from, or who you share your life with. What’s important is that you can carry out your role effectively. That’s why, when you submit your application to us, we remove all your personal data before the hiring manager reviews your details. If you are successful and you join us, you can be confident that this is because we trust that you will be successful and can make a difference. By continuing to improve our diversity, we continue to improve our knowledge and innovation and live our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive. If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, but you require an alternative application form or other reasonable adjustments to apply, let us know. You can get in touch by email at recruitment@coal.gov.uk or give us a call on 01623 637000 ....Read more...
Key Worker
Hours: 37 per week Reporting to: Lead Tutors Responsible for: Planning and facilitating child centred holistic provision as outlined in EHCP. Working with the wider MDT to provide feedback on impact of all provision. Main Purpose: To work under the instruction/guidance of the lead teacher to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for YP and to assist the MDT in the deliverance of the outcomes specified with YP’s EHCP. Work closely with Lead Tutors and liaise with MDT to support the educational and health aspects of EHCP provision To support the YP’s so that education and health is accessible through a bespoke package of delivery to aid curriculum engagement To meet the needs of the individual and advocate for their best interests To carry out additional appropriate administrative tasks with guidance from Lead Tutors Support for the young person: Establish positive and constructive relationships with YP and interact with her according to her individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of YP and her pets. Where possible, encourage YP to interact with others and engage in activities. Set measurable expectations that are not demanding Promote self-esteem and independence. Provide feedback to YP in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the Lead teacher. Deliver YP’s curriculum in short bursts of learning, capitalising on her interest. Motivate and engage YP throughout various aspects of the day. Support YP to feel less anxiety around her activities. Support and supervise YP to attend relevant activities Implementing therapy recommendations and programmes provided by the Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist Undergo all necessary training in relation to the role Support YP to engage in the interventions described within the EHC plan Supporting with regulation, wellbeing and implementing the strategies provided by a Mental health nurse to support YP’s mental health Set clear but achievable expectations for any work set. All interactions must follow guidance for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to minimise perceived and actual demands. Be flexible and adaptable. As strategies may need to change much frequently. Always implement a low-arousal approach. Support YP to use a self-regulatory program Accompany YP within the community when appropriate Understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude towards challenges. Be aware of YP’s accepted and non-accepted foods Prioritise YP’s feeling comfortable when eating her accepted foods Support for Lead teacher: Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with agreed activities. Use strategies, in liaison with the Lead teacher, to support YP to achieve her goals. Assist with the planning of activities. Monitor YP’s responses to activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed. Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Lead teacher on YP’s achievement and progress, Promote good pupil behaviour Establish a positive and constructive relationships with parents/carers. Provide clerical/admin support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, etc Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals: Communicate effectively with MDT and ensure professional courtesy is always displayed in the place of work. Contribute to meetings with parents by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning etc. Involve MDT in all areas of decision making so that all activities are transparent and meaningful. Keep MDT accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about YP Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with MDT and family in a positive and collaborative manner Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the placement Support for the curriculum: Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to YP’s responses. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop YP’s’ competence and independence in its use. Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the relevant activity and assist YP in their use. The visual clarification methods (symbol strips, written messages, cartoon drawings etc) should be used where appropriate Use visual support, worked examples and demonstrations during explanations so YP does not have to rely on her working memory when processing large amounts of information. Planning and meeting with members of the MDT regularly Tracking and reviewing of interventions alongside the Lead teacher and the Lead professional. Provide opportunities for learning within a flexible and responsive curriculum programme Supervise and provide support for YP, ensuring her safety and access to activities. Assist with the development and implementation of Activity plans and reviews. Monitor and track progress made against specific targets. support YP’s vocabulary and specific literacy difficulties. Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of MDT and improving engagement through creative approaches Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by creating learning opportunities in line with interests and passions Use effective strategies in line with policies to improve outcomes through a tailored and bespoke approach Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment Undertake any other relevant duties given by the MDT, through discussion with Lead Tutors Professional development: Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with MDT and members of the team, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the MDT Take part in appraisal system Engage with relevant training required or mandated from line manager/MDT in line with EHCP requirements to ensure the role can be carried out with maximum effectiveness. Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the key worker will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by MDT or line manager If you are interested in this role, and would like more information please feel free to call 01925 594 203 or email ....Read more...