A premium Glasgow care home has a great Unit Lead opportunity now available for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN).This home was purpose-built so that residents can receive expert nursing and dementia care while enjoying a truly luxurious living experience, retaining as much independence as possible – complete with on-site salon, chef-prepared menus, accessible landscaped gardens, and a packed activities programme.The home has set units for particular care needs; as Unit Lead, you will plan, coordinate, and monitor clinical activities within your unit.You’ll assess and devise care plans for new and existing residents, manage the team’s activities, and monitor patient experience to maintain the highest standards possible.In return, the home can offer you one of the care sector’s best staff benefits packages including engagement opportunities, award and reward schemes, and bespoke further learning options.This is a permanent Unit Lead position, full-time, days only.Person specification:
(Essential) NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN)(Essential) Strong clinical skills and experience caring for older adults(Essential) Experience producing care plans and managing a nursing team(Essential) Previous experience in a Senior or Lead Nurse role
Benefits and enhancements include:
Free on-site parkingReimbursed NMC renewal fees Extensive range of holiday, retail, and leisure discountsEnhanced CPD options, including funded qualificationsLife insurance coverageHealth and wellbeing assistance programme Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Pension schemeAnd more! ....Read more...
A premium nursing home in Blackpool is now looking for a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN) with a background in caring for older people to join them as their Deputy Manager.Purpose-built within touching distance of the town centre, the home fosters a warm, welcoming and active community.Excellent age-, dementia- and mobility-related care helps residents to make the most of what the home has to offer – including its luxurious interiors, sunlit conservatory and gardens, packed activities schedule (featuring musical performances, skills classes, visits from furry friends, outings and more) and simply unmatched hospitality.You’ll be offered one of the sector’s best employee packages for rewards, lifestyle benefits and professional development (with bespoke support to upskill, gain new qualifications and advance further) for a truly fulfilling nursing career.This is a permanent, full-time position for a Deputy Care Home Manager.Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult / RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)(Essential) Strong clinical skills and experience within elderly care, to include the preparation of care plans(Essential) Previous clinical team leadership experience, such as from a previous Clinical Lead / Unit Lead role
Benefits and enhancements include:
Enrolment into profit share scheme*Reimbursed NMC renewal feesSubstantial free learning and development opportunitiesStaff training informed by higher education partnersExtensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsLife insurance coverageHealth and wellbeing assistance programmeMonthly staff lottery offering cash prizesProfessional recognition initiativesUnlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus schemeFree on-site parkingAnd more!....Read more...
A premium Glasgow care home has a great Unit Lead opportunity now available for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN).This home was purpose-built so that residents can receive expert nursing and dementia care while enjoying a truly luxurious living experience, retaining as much independence as possible – complete with on-site salon, chef-prepared menus, accessible landscaped gardens, and a packed activities programme.The home has set units for particular care needs; as Unit Lead, you will plan, coordinate, and monitor clinical activities within your unit.You’ll assess and devise care plans for new and existing residents, manage the team’s activities, and monitor patient experience to maintain the highest standards possible.In return, the home can offer you one of the care sector’s best staff benefits packages including engagement opportunities, award and reward schemes, and bespoke further learning options.This is a permanent Unit Lead position, full-time, days only.Person specification:
(Essential) NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN)(Essential) Strong clinical skills and experience caring for older adults(Essential) Experience producing care plans and managing a nursing team(Essential) Previous experience in a Senior or Lead Nurse role
Benefits and enhancements include:
Free on-site parkingReimbursed NMC renewal fees Extensive range of holiday, retail, and leisure discountsEnhanced CPD options, including funded qualificationsLife insurance coverageHealth and wellbeing assistance programme Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme Pension schemeAnd more! ....Read more...
A premium nursing home in Blackpool is now looking for a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN) with a background in caring for older people to join them as their Deputy Manager.Purpose-built within touching distance of the town centre, the home fosters a warm, welcoming and active community.Excellent age-, dementia- and mobility-related care helps residents to make the most of what the home has to offer – including its luxurious interiors, sunlit conservatory and gardens, packed activities schedule (featuring musical performances, skills classes, visits from furry friends, outings and more) and simply unmatched hospitality.You’ll be offered one of the sector’s best employee packages for rewards, lifestyle benefits and professional development (with bespoke support to upskill, gain new qualifications and advance further) for a truly fulfilling nursing career.This is a permanent, full-time position for a Deputy Care Home Manager.Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult / RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)(Essential) Strong clinical skills and experience within elderly care, to include the preparation of care plans(Essential) Previous clinical team leadership experience, such as from a previous Clinical Lead / Unit Lead role
Benefits and enhancements include:
Enrolment into profit share scheme*Reimbursed NMC renewal feesSubstantial free learning and development opportunitiesStaff training informed by higher education partnersExtensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsLife insurance coverageHealth and wellbeing assistance programmeMonthly staff lottery offering cash prizesProfessional recognition initiativesUnlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus schemeFree on-site parkingAnd more!....Read more...
A local premium care home is now seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN) to join them as a Unit Lead in a quiet suburban area of Hull.This home is the place to go for expert care in a warm, relaxed and luxurious setting, complete with modern conveniences and 5-star hospitality.The purpose-built, single-storey design supports accessibility and independence so residents can truly enjoy the space, including the landscaped gardens, multiple lounges, fine dining options and wealth of planned activities on offer.There are set units within the home for particular care needs; as Unit Lead, you will plan, coordinate, and monitor clinical activities within your unit. You’ll assess and devise care plans for new and existing residents, manage the team’s activities, and monitor patient experience to maintain the highest standards possible.In return, the home can offer you one of the care sector’s best staff benefits packages including engagement opportunities, reward schemes and bespoke further learning options.This is a permanent Unit Lead position, full-time, days only.Person specification:
(Essential) NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN)(Essential) Strong clinical skills and experience in elderly care and/or complex care(Essential) Experience producing care plans and managing a nursing team(Essential) Previous experience in a Senior or Lead Nurse role
Benefits and enhancements include:
Free on-site parkingReimbursed NMC renewal fees Extensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsEnhanced CPD options, including funded qualificationsLife insurance coverageHealth and wellbeing assistance programme Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme And more! ....Read more...
A local premium care home is now seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN) to join them as a Unit Lead in a quiet suburban area of Hull.This home is the place to go for expert care in a warm, relaxed and luxurious setting, complete with modern conveniences and 5-star hospitality.The purpose-built, single-storey design supports accessibility and independence so residents can truly enjoy the space, including the landscaped gardens, multiple lounges, fine dining options and wealth of planned activities on offer.There are set units within the home for particular care needs; as Unit Lead, you will plan, coordinate, and monitor clinical activities within your unit. You’ll assess and devise care plans for new and existing residents, manage the team’s activities, and monitor patient experience to maintain the highest standards possible.In return, the home can offer you one of the care sector’s best staff benefits packages including engagement opportunities, reward schemes and bespoke further learning options.This is a permanent Unit Lead position, full-time, days only.Person specification:
(Essential) NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN)(Essential) Strong clinical skills and experience in elderly care and/or complex care(Essential) Experience producing care plans and managing a nursing team(Essential) Previous experience in a Senior or Lead Nurse role
Benefits and enhancements include:
Free on-site parkingReimbursed NMC renewal fees Extensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsEnhanced CPD options, including funded qualificationsLife insurance coverageHealth and wellbeing assistance programme Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme And more! ....Read more...
A luxury nursing home is now looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join and lead the team as their Deputy Manager.This group is one of the country’s leaders in healthcare and is known for the very high standards of both accommodation and care quality at each of their homes.As the Deputy Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of optimal nursing care across the home and assist with general operations.You can expect to be managing the team’s clinical practice and wellbeing so that each resident can have the very best care and quality of life possible.You’ll have access to further learning opportunities and a sector-leading employee benefits package, with ongoing engagement opportunities and reward and professional recognition initiatives.This is a permanent, full-time Deputy Manager position, day shifts.Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN)(Essential) Significant experience caring for older adults with a range of complex health needs such a dementia(Essential) Experience in managing care plans, safeguarding investigations and risk assessments(Essential) Experience in supporting newly-qualified nurses/junior members of the clinical team
Benefits and enhancements include:
Automatic enrolment into the group’s profit share scheme£2,000 welcome bonus*Reimbursed NMC renewal feesSubstantial free learning and development opportunitiesExtensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsLife insurance coverageFree on-site parkingAnd more!
*T&Cs apply....Read more...
A luxury nursing home is now looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join and lead the team as their Deputy Manager.This group is one of the country’s leaders in healthcare and is known for the very high standards of both accommodation and care quality at each of their homes.As the Deputy Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of optimal nursing care across the home and assist with general operations.You can expect to be managing the team’s clinical practice and wellbeing so that each resident can have the very best care and quality of life possible.You’ll have access to further learning opportunities and a sector-leading employee benefits package, with ongoing engagement opportunities and reward and professional recognition initiatives.This is a permanent, full-time Deputy Manager position, day shifts.Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN)(Essential) Significant experience caring for older adults with a range of complex health needs such a dementia(Essential) Experience in managing care plans, safeguarding investigations and risk assessments(Essential) Experience in supporting newly-qualified nurses/junior members of the clinical team
Benefits and enhancements include:
Automatic enrolment into the group’s profit share scheme£2,000 welcome bonus*Reimbursed NMC renewal feesSubstantial free learning and development opportunitiesExtensive range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsLife insurance coverageFree on-site parkingAnd more!
*T&Cs apply....Read more...
Registered General Nurse (Bank) – Ware, HertfordshireLocation: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LPHourly rate: £18.00 to £23.00 per hour, plus paid handoverShifts: 8pm to 8am OR 8pm to 8am, shifts available across Monday to SundayCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateAre you a dedicated and compassionate Registered General Nurse looking for a rewarding career in a caring and supportive environment? We are seeking an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN to join our friendly team at Westgate House Care Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Ready to take your career to the next level? Check out this success story from one of our RN's who recently achieved her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management! - https://www.westgatehealthcare.co.uk/news/monisha-shines-nvq-level-5-success-in-leadership/Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysReimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees Revalidation portfolio programme support Support with retaining and developing clinical skills Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme) Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional developmentImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residentsSupport the Home Manager to effectively implement policies and procedures and ensure they are upheld at all timesEnsure that the residents have access to key medical, social and other care workers as requiredHave full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the company at all timesWork in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, NMC code of conduct and relevant legislation at all times
About you:
The right to work in the UK Valid and current NMC registration and PINPrevious experience in elderly care is essential to be consideredStrong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred careExcellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilitiesA compassionate and caring nature, a positive attitude and a flexible work ethic
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
A leading Somerset elective care hospital is now seeking a Theatre Nurse (RN Adult) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with scrub experience to join the team.The hospital, rated “Good” in each category by the CQC, is a long-time valued partner of the NHS and plays an active role in the delivery of planned health services for NHS, self-funded and insured patients from each corner of the South West.The team supports patients with a host of diverse health and treatment needs – from ophthalmic and ENT procedures down to orthopaedic surgeries for the feet and ankles – aided by state-of-the-art, on-site diagnostic imaging services.As a Scrub Practitioner, you will support a wide range of surgeries within an acutely modern theatre environment. You’ll join a strong MDT who all endeavour to provide the highest quality of pre-, peri- and post-operative care, whether for a day case procedure or for a longer and more complex surgery, to foster the best possible patient outcomes.In return, you’ll get extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, long-term development support, and a better balance between your work and home life for a rewarding and sustainable career.This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5h over 4 days.There will be no nights, Sundays or on-call required.Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Adult) or with the HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)(Essential) Previous experience as a Scrub Practitioner at NHS Band 5 level or higher(Essential) Previous experience scrubbing across a range of specialities including General Surgery(Desirable) Orthopaedic Scrub experience
Benefits and enhancements include:
Great work/life balanceFull support with further learning and development25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceEmployee assistance helplineEmployee and family discounts on self-pay treatment at network hospitalsPerks, discount and membership schemes including Blue Light CardCycle to Work schemeSick pay schemeProfessional recognition opportunitiesAnd more!....Read more...
A leading Somerset elective care hospital is now seeking a Theatre Nurse (RN Adult) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with scrub experience to join the team.The hospital, rated “Good” in each category by the CQC, is a long-time valued partner of the NHS and plays an active role in the delivery of planned health services for NHS, self-funded and insured patients from each corner of the South West.The team supports patients with a host of diverse health and treatment needs – from ophthalmic and ENT procedures down to orthopaedic surgeries for the feet and ankles – aided by state-of-the-art, on-site diagnostic imaging services.As a Scrub Practitioner, you will support a wide range of surgeries within an acutely modern theatre environment. You’ll join a strong MDT who all endeavour to provide the highest quality of pre-, peri- and post-operative care, whether for a day case procedure or for a longer and more complex surgery, to foster the best possible patient outcomes.In return, you’ll get extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, long-term development support, and a better balance between your work and home life for a rewarding and sustainable career.This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5h over 4 days.There will be no nights, Sundays or on-call required.Person specification:
(Essential) Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Adult) or with the HCPC as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)(Essential) Previous experience as a Scrub Practitioner at NHS Band 5 level or higher(Essential) Previous experience scrubbing across a range of specialities including General Surgery(Desirable) Orthopaedic Scrub experience
Benefits and enhancements include:
Great work/life balanceFull support with further learning and development25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceEmployee assistance helplineEmployee and family discounts on self-pay treatment at network hospitalsPerks, discount and membership schemes including Blue Light CardCycle to Work schemeSick pay schemeProfessional recognition opportunitiesAnd more!....Read more...
Registered General Nurse – Ware, HertfordshireLocation: Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LPHourly rate: £18.00 to £23.00 per hour, plus paid handoverShifts: 8pm to 8am OR 8pm to 8am, shifts available across Monday to SundayHours: Permanent, part time and bank opportunities availableCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateAre you a dedicated and compassionate Registered General Nurse looking for a rewarding career in a caring and supportive environment? We are seeking an experienced nurse with a valid NMC PIN to join our friendly team at Westgate House Care Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Ready to take your career to the next level? Check out this success story from one of our RN's who recently achieved her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management! - https://www.westgatehealthcare.co.uk/news/monisha-shines-nvq-level-5-success-in-leadership/Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysReimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees Revalidation portfolio programme support Support with retaining and developing clinical skills Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme) Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional developmentImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residentsSupport the Home Manager to effectively implement policies and procedures and ensure they are upheld at all timesEnsure that the residents have access to key medical, social and other care workers as requiredHave full knowledge of and take responsibility to ensure adherence to infection control policies and procedures of the Department of Health and the company at all timesWork in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, NMC code of conduct and relevant legislation at all times
About you:
The right to work in the UK Valid and current NMC registration and PINPrevious experience in elderly care is essential to be consideredStrong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred careExcellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilitiesA compassionate and caring nature, a positive attitude and a flexible work ethic
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Registered General Nurse (Nights) – Chorleywood, RickmansworthLocation: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQHourly rate: £18.00 to £23.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Hours: 39 hours a week, must be flexible to cover alternate weekendsShifts: 8pm to 8am (inclusive of a 15min paid handover, and 1 hour paid break)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Registered Nurse to join our family at Burford House Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.Ready to take your career to the next level? Check out this success story from one of our RN's who recently achieved her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management! - https://www.westgatehealthcare.co.uk/news/monisha-shines-nvq-level-5-success-in-leadership/Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysReimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees Revalidation portfolio programme support Support with retaining and developing clinical skills Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme) Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional developmentImprove your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shopsAccess to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work SchemeRefer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Deliver high-quality nursing care to our residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are metDevelop and implement personalised electronic care plans in collaboration with residents, families and the wider care teamSupport the Home Manager to effectively implement policies and procedures and ensure they are upheld at all timesEnsure that the residents have access to key medical, social and other care workers as requiredContribute to the clinical governance within the care home Work in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, NMC code of conduct and relevant legislation at all times
About you:
The right to work in the UK Valid and current NMC registration and PINPrevious experience in elderly care is essential to be consideredStrong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred careExcellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilitiesA positive attitude and the ability to adapt in a new and growing environment
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
Founded in 1919, Gillingham Club is a private members’ club located in the Medway Towns in Gillingham, Kent. The Club is seeking to employ a full-time apprentice greenkeeper who can demonstrate the following attributes:
A strong work ethic.
A positive attitude.
An ability to work within a tight knit, hard-working and enthusiastic team.
A good eye for detail and the ability to help produce the golf course to as high a standard as possible.
An awareness of the need to operate and maintain a variety of fine turf equipment in a safe manner.
An ability to follow the Club’s Health and Safety policies.
A desire to learn new skills.
Excellent communication skills.
A knowledge of Sports turf maintenance is not essential as full training will be provided, and an understanding of golf would be an advantage but not essential.
The Club operates a modern fleet of greenkeeping equipment. The successful candidate has the potential to gain valuable experience in golf course construction projects, woodland management and preparing the course to very high standards throughout the year. The Club also has many projects in the pipeline and the greenkeeping team will play a part in many of these.
The role is full time working 40 hours week and will include some weekend working. Uniform and personal protection equipment is provided along with a pension plan and staff fund.Training:Theory of greenkeeping through one-to-one sessions and portfolio days at college.Training Outcome:Qualification, experience, visible career path resulting in potential First Assistant - Deputy Head and Head Greenkeeper. Employer Description:1905 - 1919
Our club was originally known as The United Services Golf Club, having been set up by serving officers of the armed forces. It is not known exactly when it started, but it was certainly registered with the Royal and Ancient in 1905 as a nine hole course with 50 members.
Even the exact site is uncertain, it is believed that golf was played north of the railway line with the Mulberry Inn, on the Lower Rainham Road, acting as a convenient HQ. (It is important to remember that in those days any field could become an instant golf course without the expensive construction work necessary today).
In the Great War, the course, by this time on its present site, fell into disuse to become grazing land. In 1919, the Club was re-instated and James Braid was commissioned to lay out a new course. Lt George Taylor RN was an early Secretary.
1920 - 1950
The clubhouse started its life as an old army hut purchased for £40. By 1920 a few civilians were admitted as honorary members at a time when horses were still pulling the mowers to cut the fairways. Three years later, a Ladies' Section was formed
At this point it has to be stated that in later years most of the Club records have been lost, but fortunately those of the Ladies have survived to give us an unbroken record back to 1923.
The Second War saw the course left in the hands of a few elderly but dedicated civilians, who were able to keep four holes going whilst the remainder was given over to tank traps, anti aircraft rocket and searchlight batteries.
1950-1958
At the end of hostilities, the War Office were persuaded to rehabilitate the course and by 1950, fifteen holes were in use with the others following shortly after.
In times of change the civilian element grew and, due to greater mobility, the service membership declined. To reflect this, the name changed to Gillingham and United Services Golf Club. As the War Office at this time seemed unwilling to clarify our leasing arrangements our affairs were, for necessity, run very much on a shoestring. It was not until 1958 that a new lease was agreed.
1960 - 2002
Shortly after in 1960 the whole site was sold to Gillingham Council eventually giving us some security of tenure. So much so, that in 1964 the sorely needed new clubhouse was built. This was further extended four years later to include a steward's flat.
All this activity made it prudent to form in 1964 a proper company, Gillingham Golf Club Ltd. 1986 saw a serious threat to the continued existence of the Club when it was clear that a dual carriageway link road was to be built across the course. There was much speculation about alternative sites and a period of uncertainty prevented any further progress and, indeed, a freezing of membership. In the event, the land lost to the new road was partially replaced by a section of the Langton playing fields.
This enabled us to construct new holes in good time and to start negotiations for a longer lease, which in turn paved the way for our next new clubhouse.
2002 - Present Day
Our splendid new building which was formally opened on 8th March 2002 by Mr Ronnie Corbett O.B.E. From then onwards, steady progress was made and the new facilities settled down to give the Club a home of which members could justifiably be proud. In 2005 Centenary celebrations took place through the year and should augur well for the next hundred years.
Copies of the Centenerary book 'A Hundred Years of Gillingham Golf Club' written by Mr J Wigley are available from the office. These are priced at £3 for non members, members can obtain a copy free of charge.Working Hours :Monday – Friday (but can be flexible with college)
6am – 2pm
Weekend time TBC.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness,Positive attitude,Strong work ethic....Read more...
