Monarch Healthcare are recruiting for a kitchen Assistant to join our team at Ferndene Nursing Home. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will assist our Cooks to maintain a clean environment and support to prepare and serve food. Hours: 10:30-18:30 - 15 hours per week We work on a rota basis including alternate weekends and some bank holidays. The rate of pay is in line with national minimum wage. We are looking for an individual who is caring, friendly and able to communicate with people at all levels. Whilst beneficial to have previous experience of food preparation, kitchen support duties and a food hygiene certificate, training and support will be provided. The main responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant include but is not limited to:

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals
• Provide for dietary requirements
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Maintain accurate records of food supplies, temperatures, and schedules
• Ensure relevant standards are always met
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained
• Report any faulty equipment

You will be joining a supportive team who are focused on providing the highest level of person-centred care. In addition to this, we offer the following benefits:

• Access to on-site parking
• Refer a friend Bonus scheme
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• In house training
• Supportive team environment
• Contributory Pension

All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. If you would like to join our team, please apply to this advert. We look forward to hearing from you. Given the high volume of applications we receive for our roles, unfortunately, we are unable to respond to each application. We appreciate and would like to thank you for the time you have taken to apply for the role.

Monarch Healthcare are recruiting for a Learning and Development Trainer to join our team. As a Learning and Development Trainer at Monarch Healthcare, you will support Home Managers to coordinate training needs, whilst ensuring staff members complete relevant training within the required timeframes. You will deliver training, maintain competency assessments and provide support to employees during the completion of the care certificate. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week, however we are looking for someone who can be flexible with regards to working hours, as the position may require work outside of the agreed times to meet business needs, and can include weekends. The rate of pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. Required:

• Driving license and access to a vehicle
• NVQ 3 or above
• Senior Care or Team leader experience

The main duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Support home managers with staff training and development needs, ensuring training meets the required completion rate
• Coordinate and facilitate the learning and development of all staff
• Deliver training
• Conduct observations and supervisions to advise staff teams accordingly and identify further training needs
• Support employees during the completion of the care certificate, reporting progress to the Home Manager on each visit
• Manage a schedule of work and report this monthly to the Training Manager
• Prepare reports for the training manager as required
• Contribute to new staff inductions as requested
• Attend training meetings to discuss progress and needs
• Provide feedback to the Management team as required

The benefits:

• Contributory pension
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• On site parking
• Staff referral scheme
• Supportive team

All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.