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Weekly Edition 23rd November 2009

All vacancies are

accurate at time of print

Administration, Business and Computing pg 3

Building and Construction pg 5

Catering and Hospitality pg 7

Design, Art and Crafts pg 7

Engineering pg 7

Environment, Animals and Plants pg 7

Financial Services pg 7

Healthcare and Social Work pg 7

Leisure, Sport and Tourism pg 14

Manufacturing and Production pg 14

Personal Services pg 15

Retail and Customer Service pg 15

Sales and Marketing pg 18

Transport and Logistics pg 18

Occasional Positions pg 18

Christmas Vacancies pg 21

Apprenticeships pg 24

Armed Forces pg 29

Local Connexions Centres Back Page

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ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS AND COMPUTING

CAMBRIDGE Administrators and Administrative Assistants

REF: 32890

PAY:

See individual vacancy

CLOSING DATE: See individual

vacancy

Duties: There is a number of full and part time vacancies available working in administrative roles in a major local hospital in Cambridge. Your duties may include greeting visitors and patients, offering general

assistance where required, answering telephone calls and face to face enquiries. You might also be involved in general administration duties such as typing letters, filing and photocopying dependant upon the

actual role undertaken.

Training: In house training.

Minimum qualifications: Please see the individual vacancy for job

description and personal specification in order to be able to evidence that you fulfil at least the essential criteria on your application form.

ALL AREAS Business Support Assistants – Part Time REF:

32889

PAY: £15,039 per year (pro rata)

CLOSING DATE: See individual

vacancy

Duties: There is one part time vacancy available working as a Business

Support Assistant at Cambridgeshire County Council. You will be providing a customer focussed service responding to communication, welcoming visitors and taking messages. You will also assist in the

delivery and improvement of the service by generating reports, documents, memos and managing data using IT systems. You will also monitor stock levels and co-ordinate diaries.


Minimum qualifications: You should be educated to GCSE standard including Maths and English Grade A-C (or equivalent). You should have

a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Email, Word, Excel and also the internet. You should have good communication and

team working skills. Some previous office experience is desirable. KINGS LYNN Sales Clerk

REF: 32874

PAY: Exceeds National Minimum Wage

Duties: You will be working for a specialist motor insurance provider. Your duties will primarily be call-centre orientated which involve

supplying prospective clients with Insurance quotations and taking payments to initiate cover.

Training: Full in-house training will be given on how to use the

computer system and underwriting knowledge in order to generate quotation prices.

Minimum qualifications: You should have a confident telephone

manner and good communication skills.

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Need advice about jobs and training, call 0800

56 13219 and ask to

book an appointment with a Connexions Personal Adviser.

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KINGS LYNN Customer Service Representative REF:

32873

PAY: Exceeds National Minimum Way

Duties: You will be working for a specialist motor insurance provider. Your duties will involve offering a complete customer care package to

the clients. You will deal with telephone enquiries covering a wide range of subjects in connection with clients’ motor insurance.

Training: Full in-house training will be given on how to use the

computer system and how best to meet all the clients requirements.

Minimum qualifications: You must be strongly customer focused and have a friendly telephone manner.

KINGS LYNN Administration Clerk REF:

32872


Duties: You will be working for a specialist motor insurance provider. Your main duties will involve processing all incoming and outgoing

paperwork for client's insurance policies, along with Insurance Company Paperwork. You will process policy payments and occasionally

will be required to deal with clients in the visitor room.

Training: Full in-house training will be given in how to use the computer system and how best to meet the clients requirements.

Minimum qualifications: You must be strongly customer focused and

have a friendly telephone manner. WISBECH Clerk – Part Time

REF: 32864

PAY: £6.09

per hour

Duties: You will be working in the Cash Office of a large department

store. Your duties will include cash handling and a variety of associated administrative tasks.


Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required but you should have a good standard of numeracy and accuracy in your work. In addition to this you should be able to work within a small team

and knowledge of computerised systems and keyboard skills would be an advantage. Previous cash handling experience in a similar retail environment would be desirable, although not essential, as full training

will be provided. BEDFORD Office Assistant

REF: 32849

PAY: £4.00

per hour

Duties: Your duties will include answering telephones and transferring

calls to the relevant departments, assisting with filing, post and other general office administration.


Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required but you must have a good telephone manner and a good level of literacy.

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For more information on a vacancy, contact

Employer Services on 0800 56 13219 or visit

your local office (see back page).

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KINGS LYNN Customer Communications Centre Operative – Part Time REF:

32692

PAY: National

Minimum Wage

Duties: You will be working for National well known opticians in their newly established call centre as part of a small team. Your duties will

include taking calls from customers, booking appointments, providing information and directing clients to the appropriate person.


Minimum qualifications: No experience is needed but you must have a professional and confident telephone manner together with excellent

communication and IT skills. You must also be able to work as part of a small team.

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

SWAVESEY Building Services Trainee REF:

32816

PAY: To be advised.

Duties: Working for a company which designs, installs and maintains a

wide range of building services including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical and control systems. Over a two to three year

period, experience will be gained in Contracts, Estimating & Design, Surveying, Purchasing and Health & Safety, together with site based experience.


Minimum qualifications: You should have a strong academic record, including qualifications in Mathematics, and/or Mathematical-related

subjects.

CATERING AND HOSPITALITY

ELTON Waiting Staff REF:

32896

PAY: Depends upon

age & experience

CLOSING DATE: 10.12.09

Duties: You will be working in a busy country pub. Your duties will

include taking orders, dealing with the customers setting up tables and general good house-keeping. If you are aged over 18 in addition to this

you may also be required to work behind the bar.


Minimum qualifications: Formal qualifications are not required but

you should have good communication and numeracy skills and be presentable with a bubbly personality and confidence to deal with customers.

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The vacancies are available in more detail on our website www.youthoria.org

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ST IVES Kitchen Assistant REF:

32893


Duties: As a kitchen assistant you will carry out basic food preparation tasks and make sure chefs have everything they need. You will also be

responsible for cleaning the kitchen, helping to unload deliveries and organising the storeroom. You will use a variety of kitchen equipment

such as automatic mixers, chipping machines and specially designed knives and cutters.


Minimum qualifications: You should have an interest in food, a flexible and reliable approach to your work and an ability to carry out set tasks quickly and efficiently. You should also have the ability to

follow instructions, have good communication and team working skills. MARCH Cleaner and Refreshment Assistant – Part Time

REF: 32866

PAY:

£12,145 per year (pro rata)


Duties: You will be providing a regular office cleaning service which will

involve cleaning work surfaces, hoovering, sweeping and emptying bins. In addition to this as and when required you be serving refreshments to Fenland Hall staff.


Minimum qualifications: Previous office cleaning experience is desirable although full training will be provided. You must be able to

work both on your own initiative and as part of a team. In addition to this good communication skills, reliability and good time keeping are

essential. Heath and safety training would be an advantage. Manual Handling training essential.

GRIMSTON Waiting Staff

REF: 32841

PAY:

National Minimum Wage

Duties: Your main duties will be waiting on guests, cleaning and all other aspects of waiting.


Minimum qualifications: No formal Qualifications are needed. You will need to have a flexible approach to working hours as it will include

some weekends and evenings. Customer care and a high level of personal hygiene are essential.

CAMBRIDGE Kitchen Assistant

REF: 32685

PAY:

To be discussed.

Duties: You will be working for a large childcare provider, you would be responsible for cleaning the kitchen, carrying out basic food preparation tasks, following strict hygiene, health and safety rules. Your duties will

include unloading deliveries from suppliers, organising the storeroom, washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls; you will also be responsible for basic food preparation.

Training: The opportunity to complete NVQ qualifications.

Minimum qualifications: You should be able to demonstrate the

ability to work under pressure in a warm kitchen environment. Although no similar experience is necessary a valid Food Hygiene Certificate and/or experience of working in a Kitchen would be ideal.

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DESIGN, ARTS AND CRAFTS

Sorry, no current vacancies

ENGINEERING


Vacancies

ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS AND PLANTS


FINANCIAL SERVICES


HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL WORK

KINGS LYNN Dispenser Trainee

REF: 32871

PAY:

Meets National

Minimum Wage

Duties: You will be working within one of the local stores whilst training. Your duties will include dispensing drugs and medicines

accurately and safely ensuring confidentiality.


Minimum qualifications: You should have GCSE Grade C or above in

English, Mathematics & Science (or equivalent) and be enthusiastic, motivated and hard working. You should also be able to work well as part of a team and be able to comply with the code of ethics,

professional standards, relevant legislation and company procedures. CAMBRIDGE General Assistant – Part Time

REF: 32868

PAY: £6.32

per hour

Duties: Working in a Care Home for the Elderly, you will be providing a

general service that involves maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the home, assisting in the kitchen and laundry as required and supporting the residents.


Minimum qualifications: The successful candidate must have good

communication skills and you must be able to work with the elderly.

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EAST CAMBS Carers

REF: 32858

PAY: To be confirmed

Duties: Your will provide a range of duties including, helping clients getting up to going to bed; shopping, providing meals, snacks and

companionship and also helping clients with correspondence, forms and visits.


Minimum qualifications: You should have a friendly, caring and patient personality, be tactful and sensitive, particularly when helping

patients with personal care and have a respectful approach to patients. You will also have good team working skills as well as having the ability to work on your own initiative.

BEDFORD Family Support Worker

REF: 32846

PAY:

£6.39 per hour

Duties: Your duties will be varied and include providing personal care to children with disabilities, providing one2one support to children with

challenging behaviour and transporting children to and from school.


Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required

CAMBRIDGE Nursery Assistant

REF: 32830

PAY: £4.77

per hour

Duties: You will be working with children in all of the four age range rooms, the children vary in ages from 4 months to 4 years. Your duties

will include helping the children with all activities, helping with feeding, changing nappies and general cleaning of the nursery.


Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required, you need to have a genuine interest in this line of work, have a caring attitude, patient and able to work as part of a team.

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Aiming High Session Worker

REF: 32821

PAY: £7.76

per hour

Duties: Your duties will include participating in a varied and stimulating programme geared to young people’s needs and appropriate to age and ability. You will also assist in setting up and putting away at the end of

each session and undertake personal care as required.


Minimum qualifications: No formal experience is required but

previous experience of children, and preferably with disabilities, is an advantage. You should also be willing to take part in all activities and

commit to working regularly each week or fortnight on Saturday morning. You should also be able to work as part of a team with good communication skills.

Need advice about jobs and training, call 0800 56 13219 and ask to book an appointment with a Connexions Personal Adviser.

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Home Care Worker

REF: 32817

PAY:

Details upon application

Duties: You will be working for a care agency providing support to

people in their own homes that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Your duties will include providing personal care, helping to prepare meals and drinks and assisting with other daily

tasks. You will also record all actions within the home.


Minimum qualifications: Experience is preferred but not essential as

training and development is provided. You must also have your own suitable transport as you will be visiting clients in their own homes.

CAMBRIDGE Nursery Assistant

REF: 32807

PAY:


Duties: You will be working for a large childcare provider, under supervision at all times. You will be working with children in all of the four age range rooms, the children vary in ages from 4 months to 4

years. Your duties will include helping the children with all activities, helping with feeding, changing nappies and general cleaning of the

nursery.

Training: Comprehensive induction and training.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required, you

need to have a genuine interest in this line of work, have a caring attitude, patient and able to work as part of a team.

HUNTINGDON Health Care Assistant Rehab REF:

32800

PAY: £13,233 per year


Duties: You will be working in a large local hospital in the Stroke and

Rehabilitation Ward. Your duties will include helping the registered nurses plan and deliver care and a large part of your work is giving ’up

close and personal care’. You will be taking observations, obtaining specimens; and assisting with wound care. You will be working with a wide range of people including consultants.


Minimum qualifications: You should have basic literacy, numeracy and good communication skills with a desire to develop your knowledge

and skills. You must be willing to provide intimate personal care including bathing, toileting and maintaining patients’ hygiene. You

should also have previous experience of working as part of a team.




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CAMBRIDGE Healthcare Assistants

REF: 32788

PAY: See individual vacancy for pay

details.

Duties: There are seven full time vacancies and one part time vacancy available working as a Healthcare Assistant in a major local hospital in

Cambridge. You will be delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients. You will assist with their hygiene, mobility, physical comfort,

eating and drinking, whilst observing and reporting specific changes. You will also be performing and reporting patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration etc. You will also obtain record patients'

samples, perform urinalysis and any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and further NVQ

training for the right candidates.

Minimum qualifications: Please see the individual vacancy for job description and personal specification in order to be able to evidence that you fulfil at least the essential criteria on your application form.

CAMBRIDGE Care and Support Assistants

REF: 32783

PAY:

£15,039

per year (pro rata)

CLOSING DATE:

11.01.10

Duties: You will be working with the elderly. Your duties will be to provide care and support to tenants in an extra care setting, forming

trusting, sharing and supportive relationships and contributing to the assessment of care and support needs.


Minimum qualifications: You should be sensitive to the needs of older vulnerable people. You should also have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexible hours

CAMBRIDGE Nursery Assistant – Part Time

REF: 32715

PAY:


Duties: You will be working for a large childcare provider, under supervision at all times. You will be working with children in all of the

four age range rooms, the children vary in ages from 4 months to 4 years. Your duties will include helping the children with all activities, helping with feeding, changing nappies and general cleaning of the

nursery.

Training: Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare; this will be carried out within the nursery environment.



ROYSTON Support Worker

REF: 32655

PAY:

£14,415 per year

Duties: You will be working at a centre specially designed for young people aged 18-26 with combined physical and learning disabilities and additional sensory impairments. As a support worker you will be getting

to know the young person, supporting them to gain maximum benefit from their development opportunities.

Training: You will receive induction and foundation training in line with

care and health requirements. There is the opportunity to gain an NVQ Level 3 in care or caring for young people.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required. Personal direct experience and/or knowledge of disability issues would

be an advantage. You must demonstrate a willingness to work unsociable hours and undertake sleeping in duties.

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WISBECH, MARCH and

CHATTERIS

Support Worker

REF:

32619

PAY: To be confirmed

Duties: You will be working for a local home care provider covering the

areas such as Wisbech, March, Chatteris and surrounding areas. Your duties will include providing personal care, helping to prepare meals

and drinks and assisting with other daily tasks the service user cannot manage alone. You will also record all actions within the home.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Minimum qualifications: You should have a friendly and caring nature, have a respectful approach to clients, be patient and have a good sense of humour. You should also have a flexible approach to your

working hours. COMBERTON Support Worker

REF: 32618

PAY:

£14,663 per year

Duties: You will be supporting Joe, a young adult, to live in his new

home in Comberton, providing all the support, advice and help he needs to live a full, safe and active life as part of his local community.

Training: First Aid, Fire, Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Food

Hygiene, along with specialist training in dealing with Abuse and Epilepsy. There is an NVQ programme in operation, which you may be eligible for, to various levels. Training is also on the job.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications or experience is

required for the right applicant, although experience is always welcome. Applicants should also be numerate and literate and have the ability to undertake an NVQ Level 2. You will also need to be meticulous about

record keeping and following procedures.

CAMBRIDGE Care Staff REF:

32592

PAY: To be discussed

Duties: You will be working for a care agency providing support to

people in their own homes in the Cambridge City and surrounding areas. Your duties will include providing personal care, helping to prepare meals and drinks and assisting with other daily tasks the

service user cannot manage alone such as shopping. You will also record all actions within the home.

Training: NVQ 2 in Care.

Minimum qualifications: Although no formal qualifications are required you should have a friendly and caring approach. You should

also be reliable and flexible in your work, have good team working skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. You should also be able to remain calm under pressure.

The vacancies are available in more detail on

our website www.youthoria.org

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ST NEOTS Care Staff REF:

32591


Duties: You will be working for a care agency providing support to people in their own homes in St Neots and the surrounding areas. Your

duties will include providing personal care, helping to prepare meals and drinks and assisting with other daily tasks the service user cannot

manage alone such as shopping. You will also record all actions within the home.

Training: NVQ 2 in Care.

Minimum qualifications: Although no formal qualifications are required you should have a friendly and caring approach. You should also be reliable and flexible in your work, have good team working skills

and the ability to work on your own initiative. You should also be able to remain calm under pressure.

FULBOURN Nursery Assistant

REF: 32576

PAY:


Duties: You will be working for a large childcare provider, under supervision at all times. You will be working with children in all of the four age range rooms, the children vary in ages from 4 months to 4

years. Your duties will include helping the children with all activities, helping with feeding, changing nappies and general cleaning of the nursery.

Training: Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare; this will be carried out within the nursery environment.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required, you need to have a genuine interest in this line of work, have a caring

attitude, patient and able to work as part of a team. DUXFORD Support Worker

REF: 32559

PAY:

£14,663 per year

Duties: You will be working with adults and young adults with severe-

profound learning disabilities providing all the support, advice and help they need to live a full, safe and active life as part of their local community.

Training: First Aid, Fire, Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene, along with specialist training in dealing with Abuse and Epilepsy. Other specialist training where required. There is an NVQ

programme in operation, which you may be eligible for, to various levels. Training is also on the job.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications or experience is

required for the right applicant, although experience is always welcome. Applicants should also be numerate and literate and have the ability to undertake an NVQ Level 2. You will also need to be meticulous about

record keeping and following procedures. CAMBRIDGE Nursery Assistant

REF: 32527

PAY: Meets National Minimum Wage

Duties: You will be working for a large childcare provider, under

supervision at all times. Your duties will include helping the children with all activities, helping with feeding, changing nappies and general cleaning of the nursery.

Training: Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare which will be carried out

within the nursery environment.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required, you need to have a genuine interest in this line of work, have a caring

attitude, patient and able to work as part of a team.

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COTTENHAM Domestic Assistant REF:

32526

PAY: £5.75

per hour

Duties: You will be working in a care home that houses 40 residents. You will be working as a domestic assistant and your duties will involve

doing general housekeeping chores, helping residents around the home and getting to know individual clients and being aware of their special

interests and social needs.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Care.

Minimum qualifications: You should have a friendly and caring

approach, a genuine desire to help people and show tact and sensitivity.

ELY AREA Support Worker – Part Time

REF: 32503

PAY:

To be confirmed

Duties: You will be working for a local home care provider covering the areas such as Ely, Littleport, Soham, Burwell and surrounding areas. Your duties will include providing personal care, helping to prepare

meals and drinks and assisting with other daily tasks the service user cannot manage alone, such as shopping. You will also record all actions within the home.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Minimum qualifications: You should have a friendly and caring nature, have a respectful approach to clients, be patient and have a

good sense of humour. You should also have good team working skills, the ability to work on your own initiative and have a flexible approach

to your working hours. You will need a full driving license. SOUTH

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Intervenor-Support Worker – Part Time

REF: 32449

PAY: £6.64

per hour

Duties: You will be working for a charity that supports and campaigns for adults who are deafblind with additional disabilities. You will be helping to enable deafblind people to develop independent skills and

help them to have full access to the local.


Minimum qualifications: You should have a friendly and caring approach, a genuine desire to help people and the ability and have a respectful approach to each individuals needs. You will need a full

driving licence and the use of a car. FULBOURN Support Worker – Part Time

REF: 32448

PAY: £6.64

per hour

Duties: You will be working for a charity that supports and campaigns

for adults who are deafblind with additional disabilities. Support Workers enable deafblind people to develop independent skills and have full access to the local community.


Minimum qualifications: You should have a friendly and caring approach, a genuine desire to help people and the ability and have a

respectful approach to each individuals needs. You should also have patience and a sense of humour, good team working skills and an understanding of the importance of hygiene and safety.

For more information on a vacancy, contact Employer Services on 0800 56 13219 or visit your local office (see back page).

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Carer Support Workers

REF: 32319

PAY:

To be discussed

Duties: You will be providing and assisting carers and people with care needs, providing personal and social care whilst respecting confidentiality at all times.


Minimum qualifications: You should have a kind, caring and empathetic nature, a good sense of humour, be sensitive to the needs

of others and be able to be physically fit for the job. You will also need to be able to train to complete an NVQ qualification.

FULBOURN Nursery Assistant – Part Time

REF: 32172

PAY: £4.77

per hour

Duties: You will be working for a large childcare provider, under supervision at all times. You will be working with children in all of the four age range rooms. The children vary in ages from 4 months to 4

years.

Training: Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare, this will be carried out within the nursery environment.



COMBERTON Care Assistant

REF: 31887

PAY: £5.90

per hour

Duties: You will be working as a care assistant and your duties will involve supporting clients with daily personal care; getting to know individual clients and being aware of their special interests and social

needs and working with other health and social care professionals to deliver individual care and development plans.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Care.

Minimum qualifications: You should have a friendly and caring approach, a genuine desire to help people and show tact and

sensitivity. You should also have a respectful approach to clients, be reliable and flexible and have an understanding of the importance of safety and hygiene.

CAMBRIDGE Day Care Assistants

REF: 31260

PAY:

from £6.70

per hour

Duties: Working in a Care Home for the Elderly, you will be assisting residents dressing, undressing, washing, shaving, toileting, eating and

drinking, etc.

Training: NVQ2 in Care

Minimum qualifications: You should have NVQ Level 2 in Care, or an ability to attain and a good understanding of the needs of older people.

Looking for apprenticeships? The best place to

find these is on

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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LEISURE, SPORT AND TOURISM

KINGS LYNN Recreation Assistant

REF: 32839

PAY:

£12,145

per year

Duties: Your duties will include assisting in the efficient and effective day to day operation of the centre ensuring the highest level of

customer care is provided. You will help to patrol the centre and ensure all Health and Safety procedures are complied with.


Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required although experience in a leisure industry would be an advantage. You should have a confident manner and good communication skills with a

flexible approach to working hours and duties. You will need to have an eye for attention to detail in all aspects of work that you undertake.

GRAFHAM Instructor at Grafham Water Centre

REF: 32557

PAY: £12,160

per year


Duties: You will ensure the safe delivery of Outdoor Adventurous Education in a friendly manner, suitable to the needs of the group. Supporting Managers and other members of the team in welcoming

groups and individuals during their stay. You will also help in the maintenance of equipment.


Minimum qualifications: You should have at least one of the following Instructor qualifications: BCU Level 2 Coach Kayak/Canoe,

SPA Assessment, RYA Sailing Instructor or RYA Windsurfing Level 2 Instructor and a First Aid qualification. You can gain Instructor qualifications over a few days and these cost around £300. The

following would also be useful, APIOL and RPIOL accreditation, additional Activity qualification in any of the following: BSCA Mountain Bike Leader, GNAS Archery Leader or RYA Powerboat Level 2. A further

education qualification in an Outdoor related subject and a full clean driving licence would also be useful.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

ST IVES General Assistant – Part Time

REF: 32870

PAY: £6.00

per hour

Duties: You will be working in a medium sized Hair and Beauty Salon. Your duties will include shampooing hair, making tea for customers, reception duties and general cleaning.


Minimum qualifications: Ideally you should have two years experience in a similar role. Basic Hair and Beauty treatment

experience would be an advantage.

RETAIL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

BEDFORD Sales Assistant – Part Time

REF:

32850

PAY: National

Minimum Wage

Duties: Your duties will include dealing with customers, stock rotation,

working the tills and maintaining store cleanliness.


Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required but good communication skills are essential and retail experience is desirable.

CAMBRIDGE Sales Assistant - Part Time

REF: 32818

PAY:

To be discussed

Duties: You will be working for a fashion retailer which sells clothing and accessories. Your duties will include helping customers with their

purchases, advising on stock availability and taking payments by cash or card. You will also help with displaying stock and promote any special offers or store cards.


Minimum qualifications: You should understand the importance of good customer care, have an enthusiasm for fashion and the brand and

have excellent people skills. You should also have good team working skills and have the confidence and tact to deal with demanding

customers. CAMBRIDGE Sales Assistants - Part Time

REF: 32755

PAY:

£6.00 per hour

Duties: You will be working for a company which retails homeware products. Your duties will include helping customers with their

purchases, advising on the availability of stock and giving information on products and prices. You will also take payment by cash or card and help with the display of goods.


Minimum qualifications: You should have a good understanding of

the importance of customer care, have good people and team working skills and be approachable and friendly.

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Buyer Manager

REF:

32744

PAY: Competitive

Salary

Duties: If you are experienced but in need of a career boost or just

starting out and believe that retail management is the right career choice for you then this two-year structured training programme

covering all aspects of Non Food Retail Management may be what you are looking for.


Minimum qualifications: You should have at least two GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English. You will also need to demonstrate you have the ambition,

passion and people skills needed to create real value in the business. In addition to this you will need to need to show that you have the

flexibility and drive needed to enjoy working at the sharp end of retail.

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Energy Sales Consultant – Part Time

REF: 32695

PAY:

£11,200 per year

Duties: You will be working for a major utility provider, enhancing

relationships with both existing and potential customers in their homes. You will be working towards set sales targets as you promote the full range of products and services. You’ll also provide useful advice on

energy efficiency, changes in the energy market and speak to customers to help them find the right product.


Minimum qualifications: Sales experience is not required however you will need to have a resilient nature, be able to recover from

setbacks and remain upbeat and customer focused. You will also demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm, self-motivation and a desire for success, in order to achieve expected performance levels. Ideally

you will also be a car owner or able to travel by public transport within your sales area.

CAMBRIDGE Retail Assistant – Part Time x 2

REF: 32628

PAY:

Exceeds minimum wage

Duties: The company is a national retailer specialising in car maintenance, accessories and leisure products. You will be serving customers, taking payment by cash or card and helping customers to

find the goods they want. You will also advise on the availability of stock, giving information on products and prices and ordering goods that are unavailable.


Minimum qualifications: You should be flexible with your working hours, fairly outgoing with good communication skills with an

approachable, polite and helpful manner. You should also have basic mathematical skills, for handling payments and stock checks and have

a reliable and responsible attitude. It would be an advantage if you were interested in the products for sale in the store.

Need advice about jobs and training, call 0800 56 13219 and ask to


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ST IVES Customer Service Assistant – Part Time

REF: 32146

PAY: £5.84

per hour

Duties: You will be working in the bakery and delicatessen department for a large regional employer as a customer services assistant. Your

duties will include merchandising a range of products, helping customers and processing till transactions.

Training: Full induction and in-house training.

Minimum qualifications: Retail experience is not essential, however

applicants must have an outgoing personality, good communication skills and the ability to work as a real team player.

SALES AND MARKETING


TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS


OCCASIONAL POSITIONS

CAMBRIDGE Bicycle Mechanic

REF: 32860

PAY: £5.15

per hour

Duties: You will be building bikes, repairing bikes and advising customers about accessories. You will also be involved in computerised

stock control.


Minimum qualifications: You should be able to demonstrate that you have some customer care experience, be flexible with your working hours and be fairly outgoing with good communication skills. You

should be interested in working with bikes and have good problem solving and practical skills.

ST IVES Waiting Staff

REF: 32895

PAY:

Exceeds National Minimum Wage

Duties: You will be part of a waiting staff team in a hotel restaurant. Your duties will include greeting customers as they arrive, taking orders and serving food and drink and dealing with payments. You will also

make sure tables are kept clean and tidy.


Minimum qualifications: You should have excellent customer service

skills, an interest in food and a flexible and reliable approach to your work. You should have high standards of personal hygiene, the ability to remain calm under pressure and an awareness of health and safety

issues. You should also have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

NEW

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EATON SOCON Nursery Nurse – Relief Worker

REF: 32859


Duties: Your duties will include the day-to-day care of children, playing with them age appropriately, assisting in planning, profiles and

encouraging the children's development plus other general nursery duties as required.


Minimum qualifications: No specific qualifications are required. Candidates need to be bright and bubbly with a genuine desire to work

with children.

CAMBRIDGE Healthcare Assistants - Bank Staff REF:

32358

PAY: £13,233 per year

Duties: You will be working in one of a number of areas. Your duties will include escorting patients to other clinical departments, assisting

patients with hygiene, mobility, eating and drinking whilst observing and reporting their progress. You will also be performing and reporting

patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration etc. You will also obtain and record patients' samples and perform urinalysis.


Minimum qualifications: You should have good numeracy and literacy skills, good communication and negotiating skills. You should also have the ability to recognise your own and others limitation of

competencies and have a caring and empathetic nature. KINGS LYNN Seasonal Grounds Operative

REF: 32565

PAY: £6.12

per hour

Duties: You will be working for a local authority. Your duties will

include gardening, grass cutting, sports pitch preparation and general grounds maintenance.


Minimum qualifications: Experience of operating vehicles and plant equipment would be an advantage but is not essential.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE Relief Community Support Worker – Part Time

REF: 32806

PAY:

£15,725 per year

(pro rata)


Duties: You will be working to support families by delivering a befriending and sitting service to children with physical and learning disabilities. To provide short breaks through one to one and group

activities both within the home and inclusively within the local community.


Minimum qualifications: You should have an NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or be willing to work towards

and have some experience of working with children, young people or adults with a disability (professionally or at home). You should also have an understanding of child development, child protection,

understand the issues of household management and be able to monitor and document any changes of circumstances and the likely consequents to the child’s and family’s needs. You should also be

prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

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WHITTLESEY, MARCH,

CHATTERIS

Play Worker - Part Time

REF:

32626

PAY: £15,725 per year (pro rata)


Duties: You will work as a relief member of staff supporting families by

delivering club activities to children with physical and learning disabilities. Your duties will include assisting with the planning of

sessions, helping to ensure the smooth running of sessions including personal care tasks and liaising with families.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Playwork or Early Years.

Minimum qualifications: You should have NVQ level 2 in Playwork or Early Years You should also be prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

ALL AREAS Play Worker – Part Time

REF: 32625

PAY:

£15,725 per year (pro rata)


Duties: You will be working during the Easter holidays at either, St Neots, Wisbech or Ely or over the summer holidays at St Neots,

Huntingdon, Ely, March or Wisbech.

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Playwork or Early Years.

Minimum qualifications: You should be have NVQ level 2 in Playwork

or Early Years or be prepared to work towards, have knowledge and experience of working with children at play and have some experience of working with children, young people or adults with a disability

(professionally or at home).

CAMBRIDGE Support Workers - Saturdays

REF:

32320

PAY: £7.76

per hour

Duties: Working with children aged between 5 -11 years suffering from

Autistic Spectrum Disorders your duties will include supporting them to take part in activities.


Minimum qualifications: Experience of working with children and an understanding of autistic spectrum conditions desirable.

HUNTINGDON Outreach Worker – Part Time

REF: 32808

PAY: £8.20

per hour


Duties: You will be assisting with the delivery of out of school hours activities for a range of age groups across different locations within Huntingdonshire. You will be delivering safe, fun and creative sport,

leisure and play activities, supervising and leading small groups of young people in a range of sport, leisure and play activities and

assisting with sport, leisure and play activities for disabled people of all ages.


Minimum qualifications: You should have a Level 2 Sports Leaders Award (or equivalent), be able to drive and have use of a car and be able to work flexible hours. You should also have some experience of

working with 5-16 year olds, experience of leading and motivating children and young people and experience of planning activity sessions.

Looking for apprenticeships? The best place to find these is on www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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CHRISTMAS VACANCIES

CAMBRIDGE

Royal Mail Sorters and Postmen/women

Online at www.rmg.i-grasp.com

GRAND ARCADE

F Hinds Sales Assistant

In store for an application form

La Senza Sales Assistants Full and Part Time

In store

Pia Sales Assistants In store

J D Sport Sales Assistants In store

Azendi Sales Assistant In store

MARKET STREET

Fat Face Sales Assistant In store for an application form

PETTY CURRY

Accessorize Sales Assistants In store or print off an application form from

www.monsoon.co.uk/pcat/careers and hand in at store

Octopus Sales Assistant In store with your CV and a covering letter.

GRAFTON CENTRE & BURLEIGH STREET

BHS Sales Associate x 6 In store with your CV, or by post.

Early Learning Centre Sales Assistant In store

La Senza Sales Assistants – Part Time In store

Mothercare Sales Assistants In store

Accessorize Sales Assistants In store or print off an application form from

www.monsoon.co.uk/pcat/careers and hand in at store

Bank Sales Assistant In store

Next Sales Consultant and

Stockroom Assistant vacancies

Apply online by visiting

http://careers.next.co.uk/retail/retailvacancies - closing date

4.12.2009

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Jane Norman (within

Debenhams)

Part Time Retail Assistant

and temporary Supervisor

In store with your CV – closing date

30.11.09

NEWMARKET ROAD

Argos Sales Assistants Apply in store or visit www.argoscareers.com/christmas/ and print off application form

and hand in at store Sports Direct Sales Assistants Apply in store – ask to speak to

the manager

Evans Sales Assistants To apply call Sandra or Jo on

01223 353256

Habitat Sales Assistants Online at www.habitat.net or in store

Homebase Sales Assistants In store

Dorothy Perkins

Stock Room Assistant In store with CV, ask for Anna Thompson or Karen Leone

BEEHIVE CENTRE

T-K Maxx Sales Assistants Complete application form in

store

Toys R Us Sales Assistants Apply in store or online www.toysrus.com

Asda Sales Assistants Collect application form from customer services

Home store and More Sales Assistants In store

Home Sense Sales Assistants Complete application form in store or take in CV

SERPENTINE GREEN, HAMPTON

Game Sales Assistants In store.

Clarks Part Time staff Please call in store for more details

Brantano Refurbished store opening requires Store Manager,

Assistant Managers & P/T sales assts

Online at www.brantano.co.uk

Burtons Management opportunities Ask in store




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HUNTINGDON

Diamonds & Pearls Sales Assistant

Apply in store

H.Samuel Sales Assistant

Apply in store

Phones4u Christmas Sales Assistants Apply online at www.phones4ujobs.co.uk

Next Sales Consultant Apply online by visiting

http://careers.next.co.uk/retail/retailvacancies - closing date 11.12.2009

St Ives

Clinton Cards Retail Assistants In store

St Neots

Anglia Regional Co-Op Customer Service Assts telephone the personnel department on

01733 225610 or email: [email protected]

March

Anglia Regional Co-Op Customer Service Assts telephone the personnel department on 01733 225610 or

email: [email protected]

Wisbech

Anglia Regional Co-Op Customer Service Assts telephone the personnel department on 01733 225610 or

email: [email protected]

Kings Lynn

Beer of Europe Limited Warehouse Assistant Apply with covering letter and CV

to Jason Clark, Beers of Europe Ltd, Garage Lane, Setchey, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0BE

Beers of Europe Ltd Sales Assistant

Applicants must be 18+ due to alcohol licensing laws.

Apply with covering letter and CV

to Jason Clark, Beers of Europe Ltd, Garage Lane, Setchey, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0BE


56 13219 and ask to


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APPRENTICESHIPS – WWW.APPRENTICESHIPS.ORG.UK

Please see below apprenticeships advertised on the above

website. Register to view the full details of the opportunities

and search all vacancies by Location: Cambridgeshire or use the opportunity vacancy number details below. Please

note closing dates on each opportunity.

ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS AND COMPUTING

CAMBRIDGE Administration Apprentice

VACANCY NO: VAC000014082

PAY: £100

per week CLOSING DATE:

27.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration.

Minimum qualifications: You must have GCSE grade C or above in both English and Maths (or equivalent).

ST NEOTS Apprentice Administrator


PAY: £100


27.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 Customer Services

Minimum qualifications: No qualifications are required.

CAMBRIDGE Graphic Designer Apprenticeship


PAY: £100

per week

CLOSING DATE:

29.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 for IT users.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are required.

However, you must have an interest in Graphic design.




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CAMBRIDGE Business and Administration x22


PAY: £100


29.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Business & Administration.


RAMSEY FORTY FOOT

Business Administration Apprentice


PAY: £95

per week

CLOSING DATE:

27.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 3 NVQ in Business

Minimum qualifications: NVQ 2 in Business Administration or

equivalent, Grades A-C in English or equivalent.

CAMBRIDGE Administration Apprenticeships


PAY: £100

per week

CLOSING DATE:

29.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration


CAMBRIDGE Administration Apprentice

VACANCY NO:

VAC000013179

PAY: £125

per week


Training: NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.

Minimum qualifications: GCSE (or equivalent) English & Maths at grade C or above.

CAMBRIDGE Receptionist/Administration Apprenticeship

VACANCY NO:

VAC000009295

PAY: £100


30.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Minimum qualifications: English and Maths at Grade C or above GCSE (or equivalent).

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CATERING AND HOSPITALITY

CAMBRIDGE Chef Apprentice


PAY:

£95 per week

CLOSING DATE:

01.12.09

Training: NVQ in related catering subject.

Minimum qualifications: No previous qualifications required.

CAMBRIDGE Commis/Chef de Partie


PAY:

£95 per week

CLOSING DATE:

30.11.09

Training: NVQ City & Guilds Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Minimum qualifications: No qualifications required.

ENGINEERING

ROYSTON CNC Machinist


PAY: £200


18.12.09

Training: A PEO qualification, followed by a BTEC or City & Guilds qualification.

Minimum qualifications: 3 GCSEs grades A-D including English,

Maths and Science (or equivalent). A PEO or BTEC desirable or first year of college.

HUNTINGDON Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship


PAY: £253

per week

CLOSING DATE:

30.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in performing engineering and then 2 years achieving BTEC Electrical electronics.

Minimum qualifications: 5 GCSEs grades A-C including English,

Maths, IT and Science (or equivalent). A Levels or first year college (or equivalent) preferred.

For more information on a vacancy, contact Employer Services on 0800 56 13219 or visit your local office (see back page).

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ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS AND PLANTS

CAMBRIDGE Horticulture Apprentice


PAY: £95


01.12.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Amenity or Production Horticulture.

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications are requested on opportunity.

HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL WORK

CAMBRIDGE Healthcare Assistant Apprenticeship x 7


PAY:

£100 per week

CLOSING DATE:

29.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.


LEISURE, SPORT AND TOURISM

CAMBRIDGE Part Time Sports Centre Apprentice


PAY: £100


30.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Operational Services.

Minimum qualifications: Ideally you will have GCSEs in grade D and

above for English and Maths (or equivalent).


56 13219 and ask to


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RETAIL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

CAMBRIDGE Sales Advisor


PAY: £100


29.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Retail

Minimum qualifications: Good communication and interpersonal

skills.

CAMBRIDGE Retail Assistant x 2


PAY: £95

per week

CLOSING DATE:

27.11.09

Training: Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service or Retail

Minimum qualifications: A good understanding of the English

Language.

TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

ELY DAF Apprenticeship Programme x 2

VACANCY NO:

VAC000014221

PAY: £95

per week


Training: NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Minimum qualifications: Minimum of 3 GCSE’s or equivalent (A-C preferable)

ANDY Warehouse Operative

VACANCY NO:

VAC000011255

PAY: £95


30.11.09

Training: NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing

Minimum qualifications: No formal qualifications but you must be willing to learn and able comply with health and safety policy.

Need help with your CV or letter of application or interview technique, phone 0800 56 13219 for more information.

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ARMED FORCES

CONNEXIONS - ARMY DROP-IN SESSIONS

St Benedict’s Court, HUNTINGDON

Thursdays – 13.00 – 15.30

Library, ELY

Thursdays – 9.30 – 12.00

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Local Connexions Centres Our Connexions centres have free access to the internet, comprehensive information on work,

training, education and lifestyle issues. Connexions Information Advisers, who are based in our

centres, can help you with applying for jobs and signpost you to lots of very useful information.

Cambridge St Neots

Central Library The Library, Priory Lane, PE19 2BH 7 Lion Yard, CB2 3TA 01480 376013 01223 728500 Open Monday to Friday

Open Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm from 1.30pm-4.30pm

Ely Wis bec h

The Library 4-6 Stermyn Street, PE13 1EQ 6 The Cloisters, CB7 4ZH 01945 585128 01353 616990 Open Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri

Open Tuesday to Friday from 10am-5pm from 9am-5pm and Thurs 9am-4pm

Huntingdon Peterborough

20 St Benedict’ s Court, PE29 3PN Central library, Broadway, PE1 2RJ 01480 376800 01733 864500 Open Monday to Friday Open Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri from

from 9.30am-5.15pm 9.00am-5pm Thurs 10.15am-5pm and Sat from 9.30am-1.30pm

March

Young People March The Centre, City Road, PE15 9LS 01354 651703

Open Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm

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