Total 5 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Preston/Leyland/Skelmersdale, PR25 3ED

Little Town Farm Shop in Preston are recruiting for a Trainee Chef. The successful candidate will work towards their Level 2 Catering and hospitality qualification which will take approximately 17 months to complete.

Duties:
• Working in a kitchen preparing and cooking fresh food; duties include;
• Prepping or baking
• Knife and board skills
• Making a range of desserts from the menu
• Allergen awareness
• Preparing food from the menu
• Prepare and cook fresh food, ready for selling in the farm shop
• Health and Safety
• Pizza making for 'Pizza night' the 2nd Friday of each month.
• General cleaning and housekeeping of the kitchen
• Plate up food
• May serve and clear tables

Requirements:
• You will be required to work one day on the weekend, this is on a rota basis
• Preferably someone with reliable transport with this farm shop being on the outskirts of Longridge
• Public transport is available but will need to check timings for shifts.
• Clean and hygienic
• Friendly and approachable
• Willingness to learn and passionate to be a chef
• Teamworking
• Flexible within their learning abilities

Grades:
No formal qualifications required.

Hours:
Rota Basis Earliest start time 7:30am - Latest finish 5:30pm / 30 mins lunch / 35 hours a week

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you looking to start an exciting and rewarding career as a Nursing Associate and have a passion for delivering high-quality care within an Inpatient Mental Health service?
We are running our 16th cohort of Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices, working in partnership The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) / The University of Cumbria.

These posts are apprenticeship posts commencing on the March 2025 cohort, which will see you develop to a NMC registered Nursing Associate, completing a 2 year foundation degree training programme. The course is fully funded.

Internal candidates, will be on a2 year Trust Secondment contract
External Candidates will be a2 year fixed term contract.

We are hoping to be able to offer posts in a range of Mental Health inpatient services across LSCFT, therefore please indicate in your supporting information your preference in terms of our Mental Health inpatient services as per below;

The Harbour Mental Health Inpatient Wards, Blackpool
Royal Blackburn Mental Health Inpatient Wards, Blackburn
Woodview Mental Health Impatient Wards, Whalley
Wesham Rehabilitation Centre, Wesham, Preston
Skylark Centre, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston

Interviews will hold on 13th December 2024

As a trainee you will be based within clinical practice for the duration of the programme and will have study leave to attend University. You will rotate through different services within your speciality / service area (where applicable) and undertake block placements outside of your normal place of work, to gain a breadth of experience and skills.

Some travel is required so you must either be a car driver or be prepared to access public transport when on placement. You could be expected to travel up to 90 minutes each way to placement and work shifts and weekends.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of healthcare and the role of a Nursing Associate and show evidence of being an effective communicator with the people you care for, their families and carers, as well as your colleagues and superiors.

You will need to be prepared to work hard and undertake study in your own time, while on the programme; learning the fundamentals of exceptional care and developing your depth of knowledge around important aspects of both physical and mental health. In addition you will be taught many clinical skills which will be required when you become a registered Nursing Associate.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

In order to apply for the course you will need to have:

1) Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)
2) 48 UCAS Points
3) 12 months health care experience

The entry criteria for the course are the following qualifications:

Maths & English at:
• GCSE English and Maths (grade C or 4 and above) (English Literature is not accepted by the University of Cumbria)
• Level 2 Functional skills Maths
• Level 2 Functional skills English
• Key Skills Level 2 application of number or numeracy (Pass)
• Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Pass)
• CSE (Grade 1) Maths
• CSE (Grade 1) English
• Level 2 certificates (Grade C or 4 and above)
• Core maths level 3 (Grade E or above)
• Pre U Certificate (P3 or above)
• Freestanding Mathematics - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Grade C)

If you do not have maths and English or original certificates, you will either not be shortlisted and/or you will not be offered an interview. These will be requested and validated, prior to receiving an interview slot.

48 UCAS Points:
Have 48 UCAS points such as:
• A-Levels
• Diploma
• Foundation degree / Degree
• Level 4 NVQ
• BTEC (Dependant on the level)
If you do not have the above our Universities will accept the following qualifications with 12 months health care experience:
• NVQ Level 3 + 12 months care experience
• NVQ Level 2 + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)
• Care Certificate + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)

YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.
You must have the Original certificates for Maths, English and any qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. Transcripts will not be accepted.

You must also clearly put Maths, English and other qualifications, with your type/level of qualification, grade and date achieved, on you application form in order to be shortlisted.

All current apprenticeships must be completed in full, including your end point assessment, to enrol onto this Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship.

For internal candidates – you will need to have agreement from your manager to apply for this post, which will be verified if successful. As you will be on a Trust secondment contract, in the event of needing to withdraw from the programme.

On successful completion of the course you will be placed into a permanent band 4 Nursing Associate role within the Trust, however this may not be in your current work place.

During training you will be paid a Band 3 and there will be an expectation to work 37.5 hours.

If successful in securing a place on the course you WILL NOT be eligible for student finance.

Please be advised if you are a ‘Non-UK National’ applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course.

The training provider will require evidence of:

• Full time residency in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule – for example you hold refugee status – use the link below to see full list of exemptions).
• Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period.

We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visa’s eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course prior to applying.

Those with previous NHS service may be eligible for provision of basic pay preservation as outlined in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis. Further information on eligibility and terms can be found on the following link - Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

Please see the job description and person specification attached for more details on this role.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

Are you looking to start an exciting and rewarding career as a Nursing Associate and have a passion for delivering high-quality care within the Learning Disability service?

We are running our 16th cohort of Trainee Nursing Associate Apprentices, working in partnership The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) / The University of Cumbria.

These posts are apprenticeship posts commencing on the March 2025 cohort, which will see you develop to a NMC registered Nursing Associate, completing a 2 year foundation degree training programme. The course is fully funded.

Internal candidates,will be on a 2 year Trust Secondment contract
External Candidateswill be on a 2 year fixed term contract.

We have 2 posts within the Learning Disability Inpatient Services based at Water Meadow View, Guild Lodge, Whittingham, Preston, PR3 2JH

To note these posts will commence in March 2025 at the Whalley site (Ravens Wood, Mitton Road Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PE), to then transfer to the Guild Site when this unit opens Autumn 2026).

As a trainee you will be based within clinical practice for the duration of the programme and will have study leave to attend University. You will rotate through different services within your speciality / service area (where applicable) and undertake block placements outside of your normal place of work, to gain a breadth of experience and skills.

Some travel is required so you must either be a car driver or be prepared to access public transport when on placement. You could be expected to travel up to 90 minutes each way to placement and work shifts and weekends.

You will need to demonstrate an understanding of healthcare and the role of a Nursing Associate and show evidence of being an effective communicator with the people you care for, their families and carers, as well as your colleagues and superiors.

You will need to be prepared to work hard and undertake study in your own time, while on the programme; learning the fundamentals of exceptional care and developing your depth of knowledge around important aspects of both physical and mental health. In addition you will be taught many clinical skills which will be required when you become a registered Nursing Associate.

Interviews will hold on 13th December 2024

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

In order to apply for the course you will need to have:

1) Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)
2) 48 UCAS Points
3) 12 months health care experience

The entry criteria for the course are the following qualifications:

Maths & English at:
• GCSE English and Maths (grade C or 4 and above) (English Literature is not accepted by the University of Cumbria)
• Level 2 Functional skills Maths
• Level 2 Functional skills English
• Key Skills Level 2 application of number or numeracy (Pass)
• Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Pass)
• CSE (Grade 1) Maths
• CSE (Grade 1) English
• Level 2 certificates (Grade C or 4 and above)
• Core maths level 3 (Grade E or above)
• Pre U Certificate (P3 or above)
• Freestanding Mathematics - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Grade C)

If you do not have maths and English or original certificates, you will either not be shortlisted and/or you will not be offered an interview. These will be requested and validated, prior to receiving an interview slot.

48 UCAS Points:
Have 48 UCAS points such as:
• A-Levels
• Diploma
• Foundation degree / Degree
• Level 4 NVQ
• BTEC (Dependant on the level)
If you do not have the above our Universities will accept the following qualifications with 12 months health care experience:
• NVQ Level 3 + 12 months care experience
• NVQ Level 2 + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)
• Care Certificate + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only)

YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.
You must have the Original certificates for Maths, English and any qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. Transcripts will not be accepted.

You must also clearly put Maths, English and other qualifications, with your type/level of qualification, grade and date achieved, on you application form in order to be shortlisted.

All current apprenticeships must be completed in full, including your end point assessment, to enrol onto this Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship.

For internal candidates – you will need to have agreement from your manager to apply for this post, which will be verified if successful. As you will be on a Trust secondment contract, in the event of needing to withdraw from the programme.

On succesful completion of the course you will be placed into a permanent band 4 Nursing Associate role within the Trust, however this may not be in your current work place.

During training you will be paid a Band 3 and there will be an expectation to work 37.5 hours.

If successful in securing a place on the course you WILL NOT be eligible for student finance.

Please be advised if you are a ‘Non-UK National’ applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course.

The training provider will require evidence of:

• Full time residency in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule – for example you hold refugee status – use the link below to see full list of exemptions).
• Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period.

We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visa’s eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course prior to applying.

Those with previous NHS service may be eligible for provision of basic pay preservation as outlined in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis. Further information on eligibility and terms can be found on the following link - Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

Please see the job description and person specification attached for more details on this role.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

In order to apply for the course you will need to have: 1) Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)2) 48 UCAS Points3) 12 months health care experience The entry criteria for the course are the following qualifications: Maths & English at: GCSE English and Maths (grade C or 4 and above) (English Literature is not accepted by the University of Cumbria) Level 2 Functional skills Maths Level 2 Functional skills English Key Skills Level 2 application of number or numeracy (Pass) Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Pass) CSE (Grade 1) Maths CSE (Grade 1) English Level 2 certificates (Grade C or 4 and above) Core maths level 3 (Grade E or above) Pre U Certificate (P3 or above) Freestanding Mathematics - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Grade C) If you do not have maths and English or original certificates, you will either not be shortlisted and/or you will not be offered an interview. These will be requested and validated, prior to receiving an interview slot. 48 UCAS Points:Have 48 UCAS points such as: A-Levels Diploma Foundation degree / Degree Level 4 NVQ BTEC (Dependant on the level)If you do not have the above our Universities will accept the following qualifications with 12 months health care experience: NVQ Level 3 + 12 months care experience NVQ Level 2 + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only) Care Certificate + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only) YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.You must have the Original certificates for Maths, English and any qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. Transcripts will not be accepted. You must also clearly put Maths, English and other qualifications, with your type/level of qualification, grade and date achieved, on you application form in order to be shortlisted. All current apprenticeships must be completed in full, including your end point assessment, to enrol onto this Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship. For internal candidates you will need to have agreement from your manager to apply for this post, which will be verified if successful. As you will be on a Trust secondment contract, in the event of needing to withdraw from the programme. On successful completion of the course you will be placed into a permanent band 4 Nursing Associate role within the Trust, however this may not be in your current work place. During training you will be paid a Band 3 and there will be an expectation to work 37.5 hours. If successful in securing a place on the course you WILL NOT be eligible for student finance. Please be advised if you are a Non-UK National applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course. The training provider will require evidence of: Full time residency in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule for example you hold refugee status use the link below to see full list of exemptions). Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period. We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visas eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course prior to applying. Those with previous NHS service may be eligible for provision of basic pay preservation as outlined in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis. Further information on eligibility and terms can be found on the following link - Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers Please see the job description and person specification attached for more details on this role.

In order to apply for the course you will need to have: 1) Maths and English (See acceptable qualifications below)2) 48 UCAS Points3) 12 months health care experience The entry criteria for the course are the following qualifications: Maths & English at: GCSE English and Maths (grade C or 4 and above) (English Literature is not accepted by the University of Cumbria) Level 2 Functional skills Maths Level 2 Functional skills English Key Skills Level 2 application of number or numeracy (Pass) Key Skills Level 2 Communication (Pass) CSE (Grade 1) Maths CSE (Grade 1) English Level 2 certificates (Grade C or 4 and above) Core maths level 3 (Grade E or above) Pre U Certificate (P3 or above) Freestanding Mathematics - Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (Grade C) If you do not have maths and English or original certificates, you will either not be shortlisted and/or you will not be offered an interview. These will be requested and validated, prior to receiving an interview slot. 48 UCAS Points:Have 48 UCAS points such as: A-Levels Diploma Foundation degree / Degree Level 4 NVQ BTEC (Dependant on the level)If you do not have the above our Universities will accept the following qualifications with 12 months health care experience: NVQ Level 3 + 12 months care experience NVQ Level 2 + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only) Care Certificate + 12 months care experience (UCLAN only) YOU MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.You must have the Original certificates for Maths, English and any qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements. Transcripts will not be accepted. You must also clearly put Maths, English and other qualifications, with your type/level of qualification, grade and date achieved, on you application form in order to be shortlisted. All current apprenticeships must be completed in full, including your end point assessment, to enrol onto this Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeship. For internal candidates you will need to have agreement from your manager to apply for this post, which will be verified if successful. As you will be on a Trust secondment contract, in the event of needing to withdraw from the programme. On succesful completion of the course you will be placed into a permanent band 4 Nursing Associate role within the Trust, however this may not be in your current work place. During training you will be paid a Band 3 and there will be an expectation to work 37.5 hours. If successful in securing a place on the course you WILL NOT be eligible for student finance. Please be advised if you are a Non-UK National applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding by the relevant apprenticeship provider in order for you to formally enrol on the course. The training provider will require evidence of: Full time residency in the UK for 3 consecutive years or more prior to the course start date (unless otherwise exempt from this rule for example you hold refugee status use the link below to see full list of exemptions). Residency to live and work in the UK for at least 1 year from the apprenticeship start date and must cover the entire course duration including the EPA period. We advise that you check the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules-for-employer-providers/annex-a-eligibility-criteria-who-we-fund for more details on your visas eligibility to undertake an apprenticeship course prior to applying. Those with previous NHS service may be eligible for provision of basic pay preservation as outlined in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS) Handbook. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis. Further information on eligibility and terms can be found on the following link - Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers Please see the job description and person specification attached for more details on this role.