Education, Employment and Training Opportunities Weekly 07.03

Education, Employment & Training Opportunities Weekly

07.03.2014

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, need help with a job application form or your CV, please contact us to make an appointment:

The Isle of Wight Council Participation Team Choices Centre, 29 High Street, Newport

Monday – Thursday (9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm) Friday (9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm)

Telephone: 01983 525927 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iwight.com/Choices

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Retail Cleaner T & H Contract Services Ltd Source: www.gov.uk

Retail cleaner required for 6 days a week Monday to Saturday 6am - 8am total of 12 hours per week. Must be reliable and trust worthy. Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential as on site training will be given.

For further information or to apply, please visit www.gov.uk

LOCAL JOB VACANCIES

Trainee Dental Nurse Aspire Dental Care Source: www.gov.uk

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual to join our dental practice as a full time Trainee Dental Nurse. Candidates will be: friendly, flexible and willing to learn, well presented, reliable, understanding and supportive, organised with excellent co-ordination skills, able to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Hours: Monday to Friday and every other Saturday, salary: £6 - £9 per hour.

Please email your CV and covering letter for consideration to [email protected] and quote the following EC-TDN when applying.

Morning Cleaners Nviro Ltd Source: www.gov.uk

Seasonal early morning cleaners required covering a set shift pattern that will include weekends and Summer Bank Holiday, £6.31 Monday to Friday and £6.42 Saturday and Sunday work. DSB Check required. Previous cleaning experience is essential. Duties include vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, emptying bins and other related tasks, cleaning communal walk ways, kitchens, toilets and lounge area.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV to: [email protected]

Merrie Gardens Source: www.gov.uk

Marston’s are looking for: Full time & Part time Kitchen Assistants to work as part of our growing kitchen team. We are keen to welcome applications from all sectors of society as positions are based purely on merit. The successful applicant will be required to prepare, cook and present all orders to our specification within a timely manner. £6.32 per hour. Bar & Waiting Staff Must be age 18+ due to serving alcohol unsupervised. Experience preferred although company training will be provided. As a member of our team you will deliver a high standard of customer service whilst promoting a friendly atmosphere at all times. You will be responsible for selling quality food and drinks to Merrie Gardens standards, ensuring orders are accurate and correct payment is received as well as maximising sales at all times. You must be able to work under pressure you must also be able to resolve any customer complaints to achieve a satisfactory outcome. You’ll also ensure high standards of cleanliness whilst ensuring at all times that legal requirements are strictly adhered to. We offer a nationally recognised training programme and career development.

For further information or to apply for any of these posts, please contact Sharon Cockram, 01983 405997 or email: [email protected]

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The Orchards Holiday Park Source: County Press

We are looking to employ team members for the 2014 season. Vacancies will include shifts at weekends and some early evenings. Receptionist – approx 25 (+when busy) hours per week, April to October. Shop Assistant – approx 24 (+ when busy) hours per week, start mid May to mid September. Casual Cleaners – hours as and when required, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, April to October.

In the first instance, please send email to tell us about yourself to: [email protected]

Cleaning Operative Wettons Cleaning Services Source: www.gov.uk

2 Cleaning Operatives required on College premises. An enhanced CRB certificate will be required of all applicants; the expense of this will be covered by the company. Experience is preferred but not essential. Working hours are 8pm – 11pm, 5 days a week (Monday – Friday). Duties to include: cleaning of toilets, floor polishing, mopping and any ad hoc duties as required, hourly rate of pay is £6.31.

If you are interested in this role, please contact site supervisor Kirk Hathaway on 07879 600 777 or [email protected]

Sales Assistant Blacks Source: Shop Window

Friday: 7.45am to 11.45 am Sunday: 10.30 to 2.30pm We are looking for an enthusiastic outgoing individual with an interest in the outdoors to join our sales team. The contract is for 8 hours however overtime will be available.

To apply for this position please ask instore for an application form. We regret we are unable to accept CV applications. Please only apply if you are interested to work both of the shifts advertised.

Call Centre Team Members Scotts & Co Source: County Press

Our Team Members are our customer’s first impression of our business and it is crucial that candidates have customer service skills second to none. Using communication, listening and keyboard skills successful candidates will provide a first class customer service, whilst building relationships with our customers to ensure their complete satisfaction. We are looking for confident people, who through excellent customer service can promote our products and services to match our customer needs. The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Taking telephone orders and enquiry calls across all of our brands, in a very busy environment.

• Resolving customer queries using initiative together with product and process knowledge.

• Being flexible and motivated within your role to adapt to the fast paced changing needs of the business.

The hours of work are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Closing date is 17th March 2014.

Should you wish to apply for one of our roles, please send your CV to Kate Gough, Call Centre Manager, 86-88 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1BH alternatively you can email it to [email protected]

Bar Team Members Isle of Wight Bowling Limited Source: www.gov.uk

We are looking for energetic, flexible, professional and experienced bar team members to join our exciting late night venue, with the opportunity to assist with the promotion of the venue. Good communication skills and the ability to deliver a high level of customer service a must. Strong candidates are always encouraged to progress further within the business. Immediate starts available, £6.31 per hour.

For further information or to apply, please visit www.gov.uk

Cleaner Top Mops Source: County Press

Top Mops are looking for a new Cleaning Operative to join our team. We have a vacancy in Ryde for early mornings, 13 hours per week over 6 days. This position would be suitable for a person who has cleaning experience, can work early mornings and can work as part of a team. Hourly rate is £6.50 per hour.

If this sounds like the challenge for you please call us on 01983 400202 or go to our website at www.topmops.net to fill in our online application form.

General Assistant Parkbury Hotel Source: www.gov.uk

This job includes working in the restaurant, housekeeping and any other general duties in the hotel, no experience necessary full training will be given. Flexible people needed working hours between 8am-11pm. This is a live-in position but not essential candidate would need to be able to stay over a few times a week.

For further information or to apply please contact Joanna on 01983 402508.

Curraghmore Hotel Source: County Press

We require Part time Kitchen Porter, experience preferred also Part time Waiter / Waitress.

Contact Bernard Lazenby 01983 862605.

Porters Shanklin Hotel Source: County Press

We are looking for part time Porters to assist in the hotel on our busy arrival and departure days.

Apply with CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

Bar Staff Source: County Press

Seasonal Bar Staff required, also seasonal cold food/salad prep. Own transport essential. West Wight Pub.

Call 740226 for further information.

Apprentice Social Media & Marketing Assistant

Noble Shops International Ltd Ref: VAC000393122

Hours: 33 per week Wage: £99 per week Closing Date: 22/03/2014

The apprenticeship will develop in time and there will be more chances to expand when the role develops but the core role will be as follows: - Social Media and Marketing – All Likes, posts and Tweets on Facebook, Skype, Twitter and Google + to incorporate Hootsuite and grow the social media side to the business. - Content writing for the website and social media aspects of the business. - Write scripts for videos (youtube) - Magazine content, would involve slight journalism and finding more information to plug the magazine further and grow with it. Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business & Administration. Skills Required: Creative skills, great social skills, telephone manner, good attention to detail, versatile and bubbly personality who is not afraid to talk to customers, team player, self motivated.

Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications needed. Must have great understanding of social media and be able to work all software’s. A good level of Math’s, English and ICT would be preferable.

Personal Qualities: Time keeping, polite/well mannered, confident, versatile/adaptable, well presented, organised, willing to travel as job may require it from time to time.

To apply for this position please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Customer Service Representative Apprentice

Wight Fibre Ltd Ref: VAC000394148


This role will be dealing with customers on a daily basis, liaising with other departments to ensure tasks are done to suit the customer, covering reception duties, handling cash transactions at times when taking payments from customers. Training to be provided: Intermediate level 2 Customer Service Skills Required: Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, Internal systems), customer service skills, good time management, able to prioritise tasks, to be able to work as part of a small team, to communicate well with customers and other departments, good telephone skills, professional approach, good organisational skills. Qualifications Required: It is vital to have a good standard of written and spoken English. Good Maths skills and IT will also be necessary. Personal Qualities: Helpful, friendly, calm, responsive, polite, willing, kind, patient, reliable, responsible, determination, self motivation.


VACANCIES ON APPRENTICESHIPS ONLINE www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Please visit the above website for further information on these vacancies and how to apply.

Click on: Login to Apprenticeship Vacancies. You will need an e-mail address to register on this site.

Apprentice Administrator / Receptionist

Cowes Harbour Commission Ref: VAC000398252

Hours: 37½ per week Wage: £191 per week Closing Date: 22/03/2014

Duties include:

• Being the first point of contact for customers to the Marina

• Replying to enquiries and requests via Telephone, Email and VHF

• Using and reconciling a till

• Use of spreadsheets / databases in excel

• Producing documents in word

• Use of sage / and mooring databases Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business and Administration Skills Required: Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, eye for detail, good communication skills. Qualifications Required: A C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Personal Qualities: Reliable, honest, enthusiastic.


Apprentice Care Assistant Community Spirited Ref: VAC000377726

Hours: 30 per week Wage: £80.40 per week Closing Date: 07/04/2014

Working as part of a team the apprentice will be required to work in the community as a home help, this will involve driving to the clients homes around the Island on a daily basis. This will include food preparation, light cleaning duties, and aiding with shopping when required. Training to be provided: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care Skills Required: Effective communication skills, patience, good listening skills, caring nature, flexibility with approach to work essential. Candidate must be a car driver as you would be required to visit clients in their own homes around the Island. Qualifications Required: None as full training will be given. Personal Qualities: Trustworthy, caring and enthusiastic person capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.


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Professional Cookery Apprenticeship HF Holidays Ltd Ref: VAC000394304


You will need to:

• Support the preparation & cooking of food throughout the day

• Work & communicate effectively with our team

• Be self-confident, ambitious & motivated

• Work at weekends & evenings as required (split shifts will be required) Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery Skills Required: The right candidate will need to be a good team player, show good communication skills, follow & implement instructions, have a good literacy & numeracy skills, show a willingness to learn & be trained and be able to work independently or under supervision. Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications required, however a good level of literacy & numeracy would be preferable. Food safety training will be provided. Personal Qualities: You will need to be punctual & hard-working, calm in a busy working environment, methodical & orderly in all your work, well-presented with good personal hygiene, a supportive team member with a great personality & have a passion for great food.


Apprentice – Retail Travel Services Bath Travel Ref: VAC000381530 (Newport) VAC000381538 (Ryde) VAC000381541 (Shanklin)

Hours: 37½ per week Wage: £104 per week Closing Date: 21/03/2014

Working in the sales division requires hard work, excellent customer service skills and a firm grasp on product knowledge. With a positive and results driven attitude, you will recommend a range of holiday experiences, ancillary and insurance products with a view to achieving your individual and team sales targets. You will also be focussed towards completing the apprentice programme with the determination to be successful in your role. Training to be provided: This programme is operated internally by Bath Travel with the support of our parent company, Hays Travel. The award winning programme gives you the chance to earn while you learn and take the first steps towards reaching your full potential of becoming a 1st class travel agent. You will learn about the travel and tourism industry by becoming proficient in worldwide geography, selling and promoting products to a variety of customers and understanding the systems used to perform your job with confidence. As well as in-house training sessions, you will be visited regularly by our Training Assessors to monitor your work and to make sure that you are enjoying the programme and benefit from it. You will also attend specialised day-release training sessions, which are held regionally and this gives you the opportunity to meet Apprentices from other branches and departments. Skills Required: We are looking for people who have good communication and organisational skills with an enthusiasm and a positive approach to working in a customer facing sales environment.

Qualifications Required: Ideally, we look for GCSE (or equivalent) grades A – C including Maths and English however as you will be continuing your education with us, an opportunity through the functional skills unit of the Apprenticeship will be an option to achieve the equivalent grades if you don’t already possess these grades. It would also be quite useful if you are well travelled or have a qualification relevant to the industry however, this is not essential.

Personal Qualities: You should have a genuine passion for travel, be sociable, enthusiastic and helpful with a real commitment to learning about the business.


Nursery Apprentice Tops Day Nursery Ref: VAC000385703

Hours: 35 per week

Wage: £95 per week Closing Date: 02/05/2014

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, hardworking individual as a full time apprentice to join our busy day nursery. Working as part of a team of professionals to provide a high standard of Childcare. The Childcare Apprenticeship is a programme designed for learners who are seeking a career in Childcare, you will be employed gaining valuable work experience as well as working to achieve a recognised qualification at level 2. The Certificate for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce consists of achieving 35 credits, and be supported to achieve Key Skills - Application of Number and Communication level 1. The Apprenticeship programme is work based and learners spend time working with the children and 3 hours study time with aspire training team. You will be supported every step of the way by a fully qualified assessor. Some of the duties include: the care and supervision of children with regard to their general basic needs, working with the nursery practitioner on planning and preparation of activities to meet children's individual needs, preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment. Training to be provided: Certificate for the Children & Young Person's Workforce Level 2 Skills Required: Reliable, confident with the ability to interact with children. Being able to create play and to be active team member.

Qualifications Required: GCSE's or equivalent at C-G grade or above would be an advantage but not essential.

Personal Qualities: You should be friendly, flexible, a good team player, motivated and willing to achieve a level 2 qualification.


Apprentice Recruitment Consultant Spear Recruitment Ltd Ref: VAC000395918

Hours: 40 per week

Wage: £120 per week Closing Date: 22/03/2014

Apprentice Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship available with the following roles: • Answering/making phone calls / making telephone interviews / Setting up interviews for candidates • Learning and using bespoke software • Using and updating customer relationship management system. • Working and adapting quickly in a fast passed working office environment No day is the same in the Spear Recruitment. It’s a modern, fast paced office environment and it is usually busy. You will communicate to candidates, team members and various companies that we work with throughout the day and you will spend most of your time on the phone conducting interviews which you will be trained on how to effectively. Between that and also following on from those phone calls you will be required to process details from accepted candidates and employers and place them correctly into our system and filing relevant information in the right places. From time to time you will have to speak with upset customers and will be taught on how to deal with those scenarios. Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. Skills Required: IT skills, customer service skills, telephone manner, good attention to detail, versatile and bubbly personality who is not afraid to talk to customers, team player, self motivated.

Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications required although a good knowledge of English and ICT.

Personal Qualities: Timekeeping, polite, well mannered, tenacious, confident, versatile/adaptable, well presented, organised.


Professional Cookery Apprentice Tramezzini Ref: VAC000392955


You will work alongside two of the island's talented young chefs and will need to be a team player to benefit from their experience. You will learn how to produce Italian style food, specialist pastries as well as specialist techniques in preparing and cooking fresh produce on a daily basis. Tramezzini also undertake private dining around the island. You will become part of a strong, dedicated, talented team. Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery Skills Required: The right candidate will need to show that s/he has a passion for preparing and cooking local produce and high-end presentation. You will need to be flexible and have good customer service & communication skills.

Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications are required.

Personal Qualities: The right candidate needs to be reliable, outgoing, punctual, honest and have good personal hygiene. You must be able to work as a member of small team and importantly have a sense of humour.


Apprentice Chef Rex Piano Bar Ref: VAC000395440


Duties to include:

• Preparation of fresh produce such as meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, sauces and desserts.

• Cooking of fresh produce to a high standard (after training)

• Responsibility for cleaning all work areas

• Involved in the completion of kitchen documentation

• Stock rotation and ordering of stock

• General cleaning duties Training to be provided: Intermediate Apprenticeship in Catering & Professional Chefs Skills Required: Must have a creative flair for cooking, must be very enthusiastic, eager to learn, motivated to produce high quality food.

Qualifications Required: A good standard of education and preferably hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Personal Qualities: Hardworking and reliable, clean and tidy, friendly and sociable, good team player, a passion for cooking.


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SHEET OF PAPER SHOULD BE ENOUGH. HAVING A C.V ALSO MEANS THAT WHEN YOU COMPLETE AN

APPLICATION FORM, ALL THE DETAILS CAN BE COPIED ACROSS. CONTACT CHOICES FOR HELP, CALL

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TRAINEESHIPS IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Carefirst IW Ltd Cowes Ref: VAC00037748

Ancona Freshwater Ref: VAC000375218

The Croft Residential Home Freshwater Ref: VAC000374515

Westminster House Newport Ref: VAC000373167

Acorn Care Services Ryde Ref: VAC000374194

Acorn Care Services Sandown Ref: VAC000374195

Kinloch Tay Totland Bay Ref: VAC000374095

Hours: 23 per week Closing Date: 31/03/2014

In this Traineeship placement you will be assisting the staff with the provision of care and support for adults which will involve visiting clients in their own homes, social interaction support, eating/drinking and life skills support. Some personal care assistance may be required but this will be supervised at all times by a fully trained member of staff. Training to be provided: The Traineeship programme will include UNPAID high quality work experience. You will also be given off the job training such as job search/employability skills (CV writing) and English & Maths (where required depending on applicants needs). 23 hours per week to consist of 16 hours per week workplace training and 7 hours per week off the job training. Skills Required: A keen interest to learn new skills and gain experience in the care sector.

Qualifications Required: No qualifications required, but an interest to learn new skills.

Personal Qualities: Friendly, presentable and polite.

To apply for these positions please visit: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

TRAINEESHIPS ON APPRENTICESHIPS ONLINE www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Please visit the above website for further information on these vacancies and how to apply. Click on: Login to Apprenticeship Vacancies. You will need an e-mail address to register on this site.

TRAINEESHIPS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Care Learning Centre Ref: VAC000373903

Hours: 23 per week Closing Date: 31/03/2014

In this Traineeship placement you will be assisting the staff with many varied admin duties, including filing, corresponding to emails, taking and making phone calls and other office tasks including valuable experience in I.T. Training to be provided: This traineeship programme will mean you will be offered work experience each week in conjunction with 'off the job training'. You will become a member of the team in the office and will be working in reception. All of this will give you a valuable insight into a business admin environment. The Traineeship Programme will also include off the job training in English and Maths, job search activity, CV writing and interview techniques. 23 hours per week to consist of 16 hours per week Workplace training and 7 hours per week off the job training. Skills Required: Excellent telephone manner, good communication skills, good use of the English Language, an interest in gaining experience of the business admin industry.

Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications, but an interest to learn new skills.

Personal Qualities: Well presented, organised, able to work in a team, keen to learn, enthusiastic, positive attitude towards working, friendly and reliable.


TRAINEESHIP IN HAIRDRESSING ANA Hair & Beauty Salon Ref: VAC000371245

Cutting Edge Ref: VAC000371303

Hours: 29½ per week Closing Date: 31/03/2014

In the placement, you will be assisting the trained staff with their delivery of various hair and beauty treatments along with learning and assisting with customer service and general duties in the Salon. Training to be provided: The Traineeship programme will include high quality UNPAID work experience, Job search/Employability skills (CV writing) and English and Maths (as a minimum depending on applicants needs). The work experience at Anas Salon will mean you are given work experience each week, in conjunction with “off the job training”. You will become a member of the team and will be working alongside the fully qualified staff assisting them with the delivery of their service. This will give you valuable insight in to how a busy Salon functions on a daily basis and what goes into making a strong work team resulting in a smooth running business and excellent customer service. Qualifications Required: No formal qualifications required, but an interest to learn new skills is important. Personal Qualities: Friendly, punctual, reliable, well presented, willing to help and above all, willing to learn.


The course runs over a four week period with three sessions each week.

The course is designed to introduce students to the basic and essential skills relating to

Radio presentation and production, hence the 4P’s:

• Presentation

• Promotion

• Production

• Podcasting

Course Content to include:

• Write record & produce a 30 second audio CV to be used on air

• Be interviewed live on air

• Plan a show

• Podcast interviews

• Record links for the request show

• Write and produce a commercial

• Research news of the morning report live on air

• Interview guests

For further details, please contact The Participation Team at the Choices Centre:

Telephone: 01983 525927 or just drop in! 29 High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS

[email protected]

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The Vectis Radio studio is situated within the Riverside Centre in Newport with access to its facilities.

Vectis Radio broadcasts to over 4000 listeners in over 50 Countries!

The Tutor

The sessions will be primarily delivered by the Director of Vectis Radio, Ian Mac who will be

supported in delivering the course by other members of the Vectis Radio team.

Ian has developed the idea of the course as a means of passing on his extensive knowledge and

experience to young people and hopes that the course will not just enable those who undertake

it to develop specific broadcasting industry skills but also help more widely in enabling

participants to develop their confidence and self esteem as they move into their working career.

Challenge & Adventure

Forest Office

Parkhurst Forest

Newport Isle of Wight

PO30 5UL

Phone us on

01983 527026

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Real Opportunities Now Programme

Age 16 – 18?

Not in education, employment or training?

Not sure of what is available for you to

access?

RON will give you the chance to try a range of activities over 2 weeks and have fun at the

same time.

RON will give you:

• Different training opportunities

• Develop your team work skills

• Support with your choices

• Build confidence and self esteem

Call and speak to the Participation

Team 525927 for details of the next

programme.

The following ‘drop in’ sessions will be available at the Choices Centre, High Street, Newport for you to find out about training / course opportunities. Monday 1pm to 3pm – The Care Learning Centre Thursday 2pm to 3pm – MPCT

The Participation Team is part of the Isle of Wight Council and reproduces this list of locally available jobs from external sources that have advertised the same within the previous 7 days. The Council cannot verify or warranty any terms of condition offered by the external employers and have no affiliation or association with these employers. The Council accepts no liability however arising from any damage or loss suffered as a result of these adverts or any

reliance placed upon them. Further information should be sought direct from the employers using the contact details provided above.

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