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Hostel Support Officer 37 hours per week Temporary to cover maternity leave Salary: £18,376 - £21,530 per annum South Lakeland District Council are looking to recruit a Hostel Support Officer to provide high quality support and service to the individuals and families at Town View Fields Hostel in Kendal.

• Despatch Assistants • Seasonal Retail Support • Cleaning Team

The duties include: • Ensure new residents are conversant with the license conditions, and aware of procedures.

• Assist in developing, implementing and regularly reviewing support plans for service users.

• Enable service users to achieve independence in all areas of their life.

• Keeping computer and written records and participate in the wide range of administrative tasks necessary for the smooth running of the Hostel.

The working hours will be on a rota basis and will include day, evening, weekend, Bank Holiday working and sleeping-in duties overnight.

The successful candidate will need to maintain confidentiality about service users, staff and the Authority, promote equality of opportunity and a respect for diversity and will be required to consent to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September For further information including the job description, person specification and details of how to apply please visit us at www.southlakeland.gov.uk/recruitment Human Resources Group,South Lakeland District Council South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 7UQ Tel: 01539 793298 / Email: recruitment@southlakeland.gov.uk

‘Recruiting talent; Developing skills’

Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DW

Do You Love Christmas?

Temporary Christmas Team Members We are looking for temporary staff to work in our wonderful Christmas Department at our beautiful garden centre in the heart of the Lakes.

Would you enjoy working in a fun, past-paced environment?

Are you a hard working individual with lots of common sense and a smile – if so, why not apply?

A 40 hour working week will include every other weekend. We can offer free transport to and from work from selected areas.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 31 August 2015 For an Application Form and a Job Description please contact Gaynor Marshall on 015394 33434 or e-mail gaynor.marshall@hayesgardenworld.co.uk

South Lakeland District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Grasmere Gingerbread ®

Part time In Store Tastings

Grasmere Gingerbread® was established 160 years ago and now has a worldwide reputation. Due to its continuing success and further development this unique family business wishes to recruit:

Bakery Assistant - Full-time team member to include some shop work. £8.50 an hour plus benefits.

Full details of the position available at

for the fine food sector.

You will need to be reliable, confident, well turned out and have transport. Full training given, no stock to carry.

Mostly Saturdays as and when required.

This is very enjoyable sales work with lovely products in great locations and would suit someone with an interest in food.

Excellent pay rates.

www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/jobs/

Please contact Sue on 07746 744782 or email marinerstastings@btinternet.com www.marinerstastings.co.uk

Tel: (015394) 35428

CURRENTLY RECRUITING:

Reception | Housekeeping | Chef de Partie Restaurant Staff | Commis Chef

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is a family-run hotel with a long-standing team and a friendly environment. We are looking for people that are friendly, charming, enthusiastic, well presented, with good manners, good communication skills, and good English. Positions are full time, live in or out, with 28 days paid holiday, all meals on duty provided, great subsidised local staff accommodation. Salary commensurate with experience.

Crook Road, Nr Windermere LA23 3NE

015394 88818

thegilpin.co.uk/jobs

www.thegilpin.co.uk

Catey Hotel of the Year 2012-13 • VisitBritain Hotel of the Year 2011-12 • Condé Nast Johansens Country House Hotel of the Year 2013

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Hotel & Catering

Breakfast Chef

45 hours per week, 5 days over 7 Salary £20,000 per annum

WEDDING CO-ORDINATOR Set in the heart of the English Lake District, Lodore Falls Spa seeks an enthusiastic, passionate and skilled Wedding Co-ordinator.

Join a professional kitchen brigade at one of the areas top 4 star hotels.

Ideally you will be experienced in a busy kitchen environment up to supervisory level and may be looking to join a bigger operation with more opportunities to progress.

We are one of seven family run, individual hotels. Lodore Falls is a 4* hotel located in the Borrowdale Valley, just 3 miles outside of the market town of Keswick.

We are a leading wedding venue, having stunning suites, ideal for an intimate ceremony, larger wedding parties or evening events and a stunning Garden Gazebo.

Benefits include: straight shifts, all overtime paid, share of tips, meals on duty, leisure club membership and service awards.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of ensuring that our discerning clients’ every wish is met for their special day.

Also Recruiting:

You must be professional and have a friendly approach to all guests and staff, and the postion entails: - Dealing with all the necessary paperwork and administration with help from the wedding administator.

- Show round prospective couples.

- Ensuring a full and comprehensive run through of events is carried out prior to the day.

Previous wedding experience would be preferred. Outstanding customer care skills, ability to problem solve, good leadership qualities, and a “can do” positive attitude are also required.

Please contact Helen Wilman-Scales, Personnel Manager on 015394 39452 or personnel.lowwood@englishlakes.co.uk Visit our website for further details englishlakes.co.uk/jobs

This position is a full time, permanent position, working 5 days out of 7. This will involve weekend working. Salary is negotiable dependant on level of experience and a bonus / commission package will be discussed with application.

If you think that you are the person we are looking for, please contact careers@lakedistricthotels.net

Kitchen/Waiting Assistant

Housekeeping Staff

at Calgarth Park, Troutbeck Bridge for weekday lunch times.

Permanent job.

Required

Putting

people first

LINTHWAITE HOUSE HOTEL CROOK ROAD WINDERMERE LA23 3JA

Full time and part time posts available with flexible working hours • Good hourly rate • Free uniform • Meals on duty • Transport from Windermere • Experience preferred but full training given

Chef de Partie General assistants Restaurant & Banqueting supervisor

Tel 015394 43016 for application form

We’re also looking for a part time permanent Please contact Kim on 015394 36434

www.poppi-red.co.uk

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Duty Manager General Assistants Kitchen Porter

For Poppi Red’s busy tearoom in Hawkshead, LA22 0NT. We’re looking for a person to join our enthusiastic team.

Experience is desirable but not essential; creativity and enthusiasm are required. Start immediately, full time position, no split shifts or evenings.

Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Member of Staff for our busy cafe in Hawkshead.

To apply, please send CV to jayne@linthwaite.com

Miller Howe Hotel and Restaurant, Rayrigg Rd, Windermere LA23 1EY

Cook/Kitchen Supervisor

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Good rates of pay, Accommodation available To apply call Nigel on 015394 42536 or email your cv to info@millerhowe.com

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Crown Inn Coniston

ASSISTANT MANAGER Help the everyday running of the pub and assist the Manager in daily duties. Main roles will be working on the bar, serving drinks and taking food orders; Live in Accommodation is provided in a private flat on site.

Previous Experience is required. £18,000 Salary plus share in Staff Tips Please email your CV to info@crowninnconiston.com

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Full Time – Permanent

Tea Shop Supervisor & Duty Cover Manager

Hours of work: 35 Hours p/w (over 5 or 6 days) As a constantly expanding business there will be opportunities to work extra hours as and when required.

Rydal Hall is the Conference, Holiday and Retreat Centre for the Diocese of Carlisle.

Job Description: The key responsibilities will include preparing food for pre booked orders, plus hot and cold food for on demand orders.

Required to work as part of an international team.

We offer hospitality and welcome to all those visiting our site. The Old School Room Tea Shop is an integral part of the outworking of the Hall’s vision and is seen as the shop window for the Rydal Hall site. This role also includes Duty Management Cover for the hall which provides residential and day conferences.

We are looking for a positive, welcoming person with experience in the hospitality industry to be the Tea Shop supervisor and team player. A flexible working pattern, over a 37.5 hr. week including some weekend working, is required.

Employment will be considered to applicants living off-site and those wishing to live on-site as part of the Rydal Hall Community (subject to the limits of available accommodation). Applicants need to be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Hall.

For further details and information please contact: Jonathon S.M. Green, General Manager, Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9LX. Tel: 015394 32050 / mail@rydalhall.org Closing Date for Applications – Friday 4th September 2015

Wages/Salary: Starting at £6.75 p/hour (12 week trial period), increasing to a salary based on performance and experience.

Additional duties will be required from day to day depending on the schedule.

You will be responsible for helping with stock control, ordering, and organizing events/functions, etc. Flexibility is required; as we are constantly expanding we need someone who is able to work a reasonable amount of overtime and from time to time change their hourly patterns to fit with the workload. As an employee you are considered a representative of Riverbank Catering and we would expect you to have a clean and tidy appearance at all times.

Skills/Qualifications Required: Experience and a good working knowledge of a catering environment is essential, however full training will be given. You will be required to hold a Full UK Driving License and have access to your own vehicle which you may need to use from time to time for meetings, collections, etc. You must also be able to undertake cleaning duties and light to medium lifting tasks when required. You will also be required to attend food safety courses to keep all certification up to date.

Delivery Driver

Part Time - Permanent. Applicant must be 30 years + for insurance purposes Hours of work: Min 20 Hours p/w (over 5 days) – Mon- Fri. Occasional weekend work will be required. Hours will be approx: Mon, Wed & Fri 8:30am – 1:30pm, Tues & Thurs 9am – 1pm . These hours may change slightly depending on our daily schedule.

Wages/Salary: £6.75 increasing up to £7.00 per hour after trial period (6 week training period).

www.rydalhall.org

HOUSEKEEPER (Full Time) We require an energetic and friendly individual to join our housekeeping team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, be dedicated and honest, have exceptional customer care skills, be eager to learn new skills, and maintain high standards of service.

You will be based at our Windermere office and will be an integral part of the housekeeping team, servicing the needs of our holidaymakers and property owners, leading your team of cleaners and checkers you will focus on service standards and more importantly the delivery!

Duties/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities will include delivering food orders, loading & un loading and organising the delivery schedule.

Additional duties will include some cleaning tasks and medium lifting.

Flexibility is required; as we are constantly expanding, we need someone who is able to work extra hours as and when needed, sometimes at short notice.

Skills/Qualifications Required: Catering experience is not required; however, the ideal candidate must be capable to undertake the tasks required in the job description. A good eye for detail will also be essential. A full, clean, UK driving license is required and relevant driving experience will be advantageous. A company vehicle will be available however the successful applicant will need access their own vehicle from time to time (fuel costs will be covered).

Please contact us for an application form and return with an accompanying letter stating brief details about yourself and why you would like to apply for this particular job vacancy and what skills & experience you would bring to the role.

Riverbank Hospitality Catering, 11b Dockray Hall Mill Ind Est, Kendal LA9 4RU Tel: 01539 723303 M: 07984 026408 E: info@rbhcatering.co.uk Web: www.rbhcatering.co.uk

Clean driving licence essential.

In the first instance send your CV or letter of interest to recruitment@lakelovers.co.uk Immediate start available.

Salary: £15,000.00 p.a.

the Passionate and competent

Chefs on all levels

To join our friendly, professional team cooking a menu with a contemporary take on traditional local fare. Live out only.

Salary negotiable dependent on experience.

CONISTON

CAKE BAKER

for production of our homemade cakes and traybakes.

Exciting opportunity to join our team working under own initiative in our in-house bakery.

Full time permanent position (or could suit 2 x part time) Salary £18,000 - £20,000pa dependent on experience. .....................................................

Also recruiting FRONT OF HOUSE staff for immediate start, Full and part-time positions.

Please send CV’s/ interest to: eat@thebluebirdcafe.co.uk

To get your job advert in Employment Pages please call 015394 44965 or email: mail@employment-pages.co.uk

Please contact Paul (Head Chef) on 0791 783 or email paulwebster73@aol.co.uk

www.thebrownhorseinn.co.uk

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General Vacancies Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DW

Ann House - Ann Street, Kendal LA9 6AA Ann House provides specialist placements for individuals with varying degrees of a learning disability who may also present needs which are complex and challenging.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic team to deliver a high quality service. Competitive rates apply.

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Available posts:

Cook Required

hourly rate negotiable on application.

First Level Nurses

(RMN/RNLD) - Bank staff for Days and Nights with hourly rates from £12-14.00 per hour.

Healthcare Support Workers

Full-time/part-time/bank for Days and Nights with hourly rates from £8-£9.00 per hour.

Please contact Andrea Carruthers (Registered Manager) for further information or Angela Robinson (Administrator) for an Application Form on 01539 730551.

Please visit our website: www.handscp.co.uk to download application form Submit application form to: andreacarruthers@handscp.co.uk

We are seeking applicants for the following positions at our beautiful garden centre in the heart of the Lakes:-

Full Time Checkout Team Leader

The ideal candidate will have a background in customer service with the ability to lead, motivate and train their team, delivering first-rate standards of customer care. They will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with a hands-on approach to all duties within this department.

Full Time Checkout Team Member

We are seeking someone who is friendly and approachable with the ability to deliver high standards of customer care.

They will be numerate, accurate and have a positive can-do attitude.

Full Time and Weekend Gifts Team Members

The ideal candidates will have a passion for gifts and a flair for display. They will enjoy working in a busy team environment and have the ability to deliver excellent customer care.

Full Time and Weekend Catering Assistants

We are also looking to recruit friendly, hard-working individuals with a hands-on approach and the ability to deliver great customer service in our Terrace Cafe.

For all the above full time positions a 40 hour working week will include every other weekend and bank holidays on a rota basis.

For the weekend positions hours of work are Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm (5.30pm in winter) and Sunday: 10.00am – 5.30pm.

We offer free transport to and from work from selected areas.

For an Application Form and a Job Description please contact Gaynor Marshall on 015394 33434 or e-mail gaynor.marshall@hayesgardenworld.co.uk Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 31 August 2015

ABBEYFIELD (LAKELAND EXTRA CARE) SOCIETY LTD

Heydays Care & Support Services We are a leading care agency covering the North West.

Due to high demand in our services we are now recruiting:

Full & Part time

Care/Support Workers

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to join our dedicated team. Various shifts to suit.

Required for the following areas: Kendal, Milnthorpe, Grange Over Sands & Barrow

HARTLAND HOUSE, MILNTHORPE REQUIRES

FULL-TIME HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING NVQ 2 PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL 37.5HRS/WEEK, MON-FRI 9AM-4.30PM FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED TO COVER HOLIDAYS/ SICKNESS. £7.78ph + ENHANCEMENTS FOR NVQ QUALIFICATIONS

FULL-TIME SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT NVQ 3 PREFERRED 37.5HRS/WEEK, SHIFTS ON A SET 6 WEEK ROTA £8.68ph + ENHANCEMENTS FOR NVQ QUALIFICATIONS

Please contact Kelly or Dawn on 015395 52548 or 01229 840245, or email heydayscare@aol.co.uk

PART-TIME/FULL-TIME CARE ASSISTANTS

The Hub of Ambleside

NVQ 2 PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL 22.5/37.5HRS/WEEK, SHIFTS ON A SET 6 WEEK ROTA. £7.57ph + ENHANCEMENTS FOR NVQ QUALIFICATIONS

STAFF VACANCY

To work in our busy shop and Post Office counter.

The position can be full time, part time or jobshare and will involve some weekend work.

Please apply at the Post Office to Karen or Robin, or email karen@thehubofambleside.com The Hub of Ambleside, Central Buildings, Market Cross, Ambleside LA22 9BS

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Increase in hourly rate paid for all above roles after a successful 3 month probationery period FOR APPLICATION FORM OR MORE INFO PLEASE TELEPHONE JACKIE WEATHERILL ON 015395 62251 OR email: abbeyfieldhh@aol.com CLOSING DATE: 4th SEPTEMBER 2015

Despatch Assistants Home Shopping Kendal Centre Temporary Christmas Colleagues Full time – 39 hours – core day time hours Part time – 32 hours – core day time hours Need extra money for Christmas? Taking a gap year/time out?

Between now and Christmas we need extra help supporting our Home Shopping Despatch team in Kendal. These roles involve assisting and supporting our existing teams preparing customers orders for despatch.

They are manual jobs which involve light but repetitive handling of stock to and from shelving and pallets so you need to be able to reach and bend.

You need to be numerate, accurate, conscientious, familiar with or willing to learn to use tablet/hand held computer terminals, capable of being self-motivated and able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Full time – 39 hours (5 full days) or Part time – 32 hours (4 full days).

The department is operational 7 days a week.

Your hours of work will be on a rota basis (alternate early and late shifts) to include a weekend shift on alternate weekends (Saturday or Sunday as required).

Hours of work will be between 7.30am & 9pm (early shift 7.30am - 4pm, late shift 12.30pm - 9pm).

We need you to stay with us right up until Christmas, so please only apply if you are able to make this commitment.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 4 September 2015.

Seasonal Retail Support Windermere Store 16 hours – over 4 days Fixed term (approx. 4 months) As the home of creative kitchenware, innovative solutions and 4,000 quality products. Lakeland has a lot to offer our customers – and even more to offer our people. Developing your skills and career in a thriving family owned company that looks after its customers and colleagues, we’ll listen to your ideas and support you to become the best you can be.

To come and work for our fabulous company you will need to: • Demonstrate a passion to succeed in selling our products through developing great product knowledge • Be able to deliver an extraordinary customer service experience • Have the ability to communicate with customers • Be able to work within a team and on your own initiative • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills • Have retail environment experience • Be numerate and literate.

If you enjoy meeting people, come and join us. Naturally our stores are busy, so you’re likely to be on the go all day delivering the best possible experience for our customers and supporting the running of the store from deliveries and restocking to till and PC procedures. Our vacancies involve weekend working. Your working pattern is provided on a rota basis a month in advance.

Please only apply if you can commit until the end of November 2015.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 4 September 2015.

Cleaning Team Kendal or Windermere Part Time - Permanent We require additional team members for our cleaning team at our Windermere and Kendal Centre. If you are cheerful, enthusiastic and have a flexible approach then this role might suit you.

To apply, please visit Lakeland.co.uk/Jobs Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1BQ www.lakeland.co.uk

9 or 12 hours – Windermere Centre You will need to be available for a minimum of three evenings (9 hours) or four evenings (12 hours) per week from 5pm - 8pm or 6pm - 9pm and for weekend work on a rota basis.

12 hours – Kendal Centre You will need to be available for a minimum of four evenings per week from 5pm - 8pm or 6pm - 9pm and for weekend work on a rota basis. Other shifts, including lunchtimes, may be available.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 28 August 2015.

Join us, the kitchenware people

General Vacancies Panararmer Ltd

Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Gain knowledge and experiences expected by the teaching bodies with us!

Sales & Design Assistant

Who do we care for?

We care for younger adults with a wide range of complex medical conditions including brain and spinal injuries, and long-term medical conditions.

We require a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our busy sales and design team.

Our ongoing training and support programme does give you the ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience whilst making a difference to individuals needing your help!

Care Assistant (Residential Services) Location: Holehird, Windermere Cumbria Hours: Full or Part time and Occasional hours available Holehird is a nursing home providing care for adults with an age range from 18 upwards who have complex health needs.

You will work in a friendly and informal home set in beautiful surroundings.

Up to 35 hours per week

The qualities we are looking for are:• good communication skills, • previous customer service experience, • ability to stay calm under pressure, • a great team player, • good computer skills, • good attention to detail.

Working hours to include every other Saturday.

Full training will be given.

If you think you have the skills we need please apply by email enclosing a CV to info@panararmer.co.uk or call Alison on 015395 63523.

Closing Date: 3rd September

You will be involved in working alongside a professional healthcare team in supporting people who use our services with all aspects of their daily living needs.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as we offer comprehensive training with support. You must be willing to undertake mandatory training. We also support and encourage individuals with their personal professional development plan and further education and training is available. The home and organisation both provide excellent opportunities for career development You will be required to be flexible to a weekly rota.

You will also have empathy with Leonard Cheshire Disability’s ethos and value base.

Leonard Cheshire Disability welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A satisfactory disclosure check is required for this post.

Shepherds Marine The Marina – Bowness on Windermere - LA23 3JQ www.shepherdsmarine.co.uk

MECHANICAL ENGINEER This full time position for Mechanical Engineer would suit a time served/experienced marine or automotive technician.

Working as part of our team to carry out servicing, repair and preparation on a variety of vessels.

For further details or to apply, with current CV, contact Garry Poynter on 015394 46004 or garry@shepherdsmarine.co.uk

To apply please visit www.leonardcheshire.org/jobs and search for reference number LCD3925.

If you do not have internet access, please contact 01902 792060, quoting the reference number.

www.lakesinsurance.co.uk

www.rentguardian.co.uk

Closing date: Ongoing

Full Time Permanent Position

www.leonardcheshire.org

TRAINEE ACCOUNT HANDLER

Volunteers Wanted Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare?

Or maybe you can give some time more occasionally?

We need people who can provide support as local befrienders (1-to-1 support), help out at our drop-ins in Kendal, Windermere and Grange, or get involved in our community fundraising efforts.

Contact Freddie van Gulik for further details, stating which area you are interested in: 01539 740591 / 07565 919 256 / fvangulik@slmind.org

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Experience not necessary as full training will be provided, but applicants must have good A-level results (A – C) and be motivated and willing to work as part of a busy, established team.

Please apply in writing with a CV showing exam results to Mr S A Billington Macbeth Scott & Co Ltd 3 New Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4AY vacancy@macbethscott.co.uk

JA & R Geldard & Sons, Low Foulshaw Farm Gilpin Bridge, Levens, Kendal LA8 8ET

FARM SECRETARY/ OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR This person will be a competent user of Microsoft Word/Excel, have a friendly telephone manner and be prepared to put customer satisfaction to the fore at all times. Experience in using Sage Accounts along with some agricultural knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential.

Some flexibility on hours can be offered to suit the successful applicant, but would be a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Remuneration offered dependent on the skill level and experience of the successful candidate.

Applications and CV in writing to the above address.

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