At Frodsham Nub News, we want to put your town in your pocket: covering everything from Covid-19 updates to sporting fixtures to opinion pieces and cultural reviews.

That's why we also run our Jobs section, which is regularly updated with the opportunities being advertised in and around Frodsham.

This week, there is a variety of different jobs available, and we've picked out some that might interest you!

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Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants

Frodsham's Ashton House Nursery are looking for Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioners and assistants to join their team.

Main responsibilities:

- Ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and to provide every child with the freedom to connect with nature, take risks and test out their ideas through authentic 'hands on' experiences.

- Observe, support and extend children learning.

- Plan appropriately for children using the EYFS framework.

- Maintain accurate and effective observations, tracking support sheets, planning and children's Learning Journey.

- Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

- Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.

- Ensuring that all legislation in relation to special needs, safeguarding and Health and Safety is complied with.

The ideal applicant should have:

- A relevant level 2/3 qualification in childcare

- An excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families

- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding

- Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.

- Training can be provided for unqualified candidates.

The position offers the successful candidate a competitive salary, pension and career development whilst working within a highly successful and professional team. On-site parking is available for staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Please email your CV to: [email protected]

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Foodbank Manager

The position of Foodbank Manager at Runcorn and District Foodbank is becoming available in the new year.

This is a part-time, salaried role and training will be given. After appointment there will also be a handover period with the present manager before he retires.

The successful candidate will be required to work 20 hours a week, Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am–2pm.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the operation of Runcorn and District Foodbank, with concern for its operational efficiency and standards in accordance with The Trussell Trust franchise model.

- Report to the charity's trustees bi-monthly or at such special meetings as the trustees may call.

- Advise the trustees of exceptional events, such as complaints, major press contacts, accidents, external evaluations or risk to reputation.

- Chair meetings of the management team providing an agenda and, where necessary, a report in

advance.

- Comply with the terms of the foodbank franchise, including standard operating procedures.

- Liaise with the (volunteer) warehouse manager to monitor stocks levels, issuing appeals as necessary.

- Be familiar with the on-line data system, monitoring the key data indicators.

- Communicate with referral agencies in response to queries or issues.

- Undertake the annual Quality Assurance visit from The Trussell Trust.

- Visit the distribution centres in Runcorn and Frodsham on a regular basis.

- Liaise with Halton Borough Council on issues with Warehouse/Office premises.

- Complete building tests, meterage figures and health and safety inspections on a weekly/monthly basis.

- Support industry in volunteering – liaise with local companies, etc and supervise visits.

- Represent the foodbank at various forums promoting its work and raising its profile within the community.

- Issue press releases as appropriate, and respond to local press enquiries.

Requirements:

- Ability to manage and monitor the development of a project.

- Experience of managing people.

- Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers.

- Good oral communication.

- Driver with clean licence.

- Confident user of email, word processing and internet.

- Ability to work independently and unsupervised.

- Numerate and comfortable interpreting statistical data.

- Honesty and integrity.

- Empathy and ability to work with people from disadvantaged, marginalised, or socially excluded backgrounds.

- Passionate about tackling poverty.

- A sound understanding of, and experience of engagement with, Churches and Christians of different

denominations.

For more details on how to apply, click here.

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Seasonal Sales Assistant

It's the best and busiest time of the year again, and we need plenty of helpers in our stores to ensure we deliver for Christmas at Card Factory!

We are passionate about celebrating our customers' life moments and are now looking for a Seasonal Sales Assistant to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this for the Christmas period!

This is a Fixed Term Contract ending no later than 3rd January 2021.

Main Responsibilities:

- Provide excellent customer service at all times

- Process all sales politely, efficiently and accurately whilst up-selling on till products

- Price and merchandise stock and products correctly

- Work with the team unloading and unpacking the deliveries

- Assist with stock takes, which may include working outside the store's normal opening hours

Retail experience is not a necessity when beginning your Card Factory story. We look for personality and a passion for customer service above all else!

We want to support a work/life balance, therefore don't worry if you're not available all hours of the day – just tell us via the application form when you are available to work!

The Ideal Candidate:

The role requires someone who likes to be busy, can multitask and embraces change. Above all, you'll be customer focused and will bring your best to the team!

What's in it for you?

- 15% staff discount

- Mycardfactory – discounts on everything from holidays to shopping, to mobile phone contracts

- At least 28 days holiday, including bank holidays

- Employee Assistant Programme

- Workplace Pension

- Card Factory Foundation (our charity)

- Loyalty awards (length of service awards)

- Excellent development opportunities via our internal Academy programme

- Working hours & shift patterns which suit both you and the store

Please note: Due to the Government announcement of a further lockdown in England, we are placing this role on hold until further notice and as a result, there will be a delay in processing your application.

You will still be able to submit your application as normal and this will be reviewed as soon as possible.

For more details, click here.