In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the Coronavirus pandemic we have compiled a list of jobs currently hiring in and around Congleton to give you a helping hand in your job hunt!

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Healthcare Assistant- Congleton

Want to earn £350 to £650 per week as an agency carer/healthcare assistant?

Hamilton Cross Agency Carers/Health Care Assistants regularly earn in excess of £500 per week undertaking flexible shifts that suit them.

Agency Carer rates £9.77 - £19.00 per hour (enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays) (paid weekly).

Flexible work for Carers/HCAs/Support Workers, full or part time roles, work when you want to work.

Main Responsibilities:

- Provide person-centred care to a range of vulnerable individuals.

- Assist with mobility, moving & handling and promoting independence

- Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals health and well being needs.

- Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.

- Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others.

- Promote best practices as a Carer / Care Assistant in health and safety and security.

- Assist in maintaining and developing services.

- Contribute to quality improvement.

- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

- Work autonomously with minimum supervision.

- Applying your experience and reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes.

Benefits:

- Outstanding Rates of Pay as a Carer / Care Assistant

- Flexible working

- Be part of an elite team of HCAs / Carers

- Free annual training

- Free uniform

-Weekly pay

Job Specifics

Permanent. Full Time or Part Time. £9 to £19 per hour.

Click here to apply.

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Primary Teachers- Congleton

Primary Teachers urgently needed to work within Primary Schools in Cheshire area.

Simply Education are working in partnership with a variety of friendly and welcoming schools in the Cheshire area.

We are constantly in contact with schools during this time, and they have instructed us to recruit both Teachers and Teaching Assistants for when the COVID-19 lock down has been lifted.

We are seeking a qualified primary school professionals who have recent experience of working within a primary setting.

We are actively searching for people who can inspire children to learn, provide an enjoyable learning experience and develop excellent working relationships.

Are you able to deliver engaging and challenging lessons? – Yes! Then call me today to arrange an appointment to come and register your details with our team.

Simply Education are committed to providing a high quality of service to all of our staff.

Your dedicated Education Consultant will work with you, to find work based around YOUR needs and requirements. Newly qualified and experienced teachers are both urged to apply.

What do you need to have?

• NQT, QTS – Primary qualified (PGCE, GTP or Bachelor of Education)
• Have the ability and experience of teaching – ideally within KS2
• Have strong classroom management skills
• Be able to prepare and plan lessons where necessary
• Be engaging, fun and flexible where needed
• Able to deal with challenging behaviour
• Creative and passionate, with a patient and calm approach.
• Bring new ideas, be adaptable and build excellent working relationships

The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

• Your own dedicated Primary Consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to online lesson resourcing
• FREE CPD courses – completed by ex-Senior education professionals
• In school support from senior leadership professionals
• Recommend a friend incentive
• Regular appraisal for long term roles

All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview and to undergo relevant safe guarding checks, including a full application form and an enhanced DBS check.

Job Specifics

Contract. Full-time. £28,000 to £36,000 per annum.

Click here to apply.

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Wedding Planner- Trainee

Have you been affected by COVID-19 and are looking to re-educate or upskill?

Then you are in the right place and now is the perfect time to do it!

With even more of us spending time at home, not only will you have time to study when it suits you, but you will open the door to becoming your own boss and working the hours you want as well as being responsible for your own earnings!

What does post COVID-19 look like for you?

Imagine a world where more and more of us are working from home - it will become the new normal.

More self employed individuals than ever before being responsible for their own future.

Never having to worry about job security because you are now in charge of your own income.

With Learndirect careers this could be you! Work around your own personal circumstances and be your own boss!

Weddings in the UK are big business - the industry itself is worth over £4billion annually, the average wedding costs over £20,000 and brides take approximately 250 hours to plan their dream day.

Whilst working as a Wedding planner you could assist from planning and preparing every single aspect of the event to simply finding one supplier or being there on the day to manage everything.

The most success wedding planners have a huge knowledge of weddings and trends but also of business management.

As a Wedding Planner you'll need;

-To be thorough and pay attention to detail.

-The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.

-The ability to work well with others.

-Customer service skills.

-To be flexible and open to change.

On a day to day basis you may carry out tasks such as;

-Meeting couples to discuss their requirements and budget.

-Coming up with creative ideas and themes.

-Advising on wedding customs and etiquette.

-Preparing proposals and quotations for the work.

So, if you are keen to start this fulfilling career and excel in something you love - apply now!

Job Specifics

Permanent. Full Time. £17,000 to £25,000 per annum.

Click here to apply.

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Accounts Semi Senior- Congleton

You will be joining a modern and highly regarded accountancy practice who are based in the heart of Congleton town centre.

The firm are a general practice who offer a range of services to their extensive client base inclusive of Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping.

Following an acquisition and a period of sustained growth they are now looking to appoint a Semi Senior to their busy team.

Your new role:

As a Semi Senior, you will be required to work with limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, preparing year end accounts whilst working closely with clients.

You will be responsible for taking accounts from trial balance through to submission stage, working with Bookkeepers and reviewing junior members of staff's work.

What you'll need to succeed:

In order to undertake this role you will have at least two years experience working within practice and ideally be AAT qualified.

You should be up to date on the latest legislation in regards to tax and must be able to communicate effectively as you will be working within a client facing position.

You should be a competent user of various IT systems and be able to pick up new ways of working quickly and with relative ease.

What you'll get in return:

In return this firm are offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes a pension, 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and study for the right candidate.

You will be working within a supportive and friendly office where staff development and progression is available to all.

Job Specifics

Permanent. Full time. £20,000 to £25,000 per annum.

Click here to apply.

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Lettings Branch Manager- Congleton

A well-known independent estate agency is looking for a dynamic and experienced Lettings Branch Manager in Congleton.

This Lettings Branch Manager position would suit an ambitious individual with a track record of generating new business and growing the lettings portfolio.

Responsibilities:

-Attend valuations and negotiate prices with Landlords to achieve a larger property portfolio.

-Manage the office and team to a very high standard.

-Maintain a strong relationship with all Landlords to help you acquire future business with them.

-Developing and maintaining a lettings business, maximising income and profit from a range and products and services.

-Increasing revenue and profitability through the achievement of business and personal targets

business generation.

-Grow the existing portfolio.

Requirements:

-Full UK Driving License

-Proven Branch management lettings experience (Min 3 years).

-An experienced manager with lettings and valuation experience.

-Results driven with a strong track record.

-Hard-working with the desire and determination to exceed targets.

-Focused to lead and motivate a team.

-Able to bring new customers into the business.

-Ability to listen to customers and meet their needs and requirements.

Hours: Monday to Friday and Saturdays on a rota basis.

Job Specifics.

Permanent. Full time.

Salary: Basic £18,000 - £26,000 depending on experience.

-OTE £35,000 - £40,000 uncapped commission

-Company Car

Click here to apply.

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Tenancy Sustainment Officer- Congleton

Adullam are looking for a part-time Tenancy Sustainment Officer to join their team in Congleton.

Hours: Part Time – 22.5 hours per week

Shift pattern: Early 7.30am to 3.30pm and late 12.30pm to 8.30pm over three days.

As a values based organisation all employees contribute to the maintenance and development of our values, culture and ethos by articulating and demonstrating them to build a staff culture where every person feels empowered and valued.

We have recently been re-awarded the Investors in People Silver award.

Adullam was formed in 1972 and we are a not for profit organisation working in the community with vulnerable and excluded people from a diverse range of backgrounds providing support through a variety of high-quality housing, support and advice services.

Tenancy Sustainment Officers - The Role:

We have a great opportunity for a part Tenancy Sustainment Officer for our Cheshire Abstinence Services based in Congleton.

The services offer housing and tailored support to individuals who have experienced substance misuse and addiction/dependency.

The main purpose of the Tenancy Sustainment Officer role is delivering a customer focussed service within a specialist housing setting, for those post rehab or receiving treatment, who are in temporary accommodation and looking to be part of a tight recovery focused community.

Tenancy Sustainment Officers - Experience:

To be successful in this role as a Tenancy Sustainment Officer you will have a basic knowledge and understanding of the needs of the client group; knowledge and practice in housing and tenancy management in relation to statutory obligations, and a track record in effective tenancy management, particularly voids and arrears management.

A full list of responsibilities can be found on the role profile and person specification, but you will also have sound written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to achieve positive outcomes; proven IT skills together with great organisational and time management abilities.

The ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes is preferable for this role.

Tenancy Sustainment Officers – Package:

If you're the kind of person who can relate to our values of "integrity and fairness, valuing the individual and striving for excellence" and can help others to help themselves, you'll gain a great deal from working with us.

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

- Starting salary of £11,049 rising to £11,631 after successful probation period

- 5 weeks holiday (excluding bank holidays) rising to 6 weeks after service

- Additional holiday per year available based on attendance

- Westfield heath cash plan

- Death in service policy

- Pension scheme

- Enhanced sick pay

- Enhanced maternity pay and paternity pay (with service)

Job Specifics

Permanent. Part Time. £11,631 per annum following successful six month probationary period.

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