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📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 16.07.24 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton – recruiting CareGivers to provide quality care in a client’s home: www.rightathome.co.uk/ilkley-jobs

■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■

SHOWROOM ASSISTANT – WALTONS FINE FURNISHINGS LTD, ILKLEY

Showroom assistant required to join our small and friendly team within our carpet and flooring department. 5 x 7.5-hour days per week (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break), will include some Saturdays. Salary to be discussed dependant on experience.

Your role would be to assist with customer queries within the busy showroom and over the telephone, carrying out site surveys/measure appointments, putting together quotations, processing customer orders, liaising with suppliers, processing deliveries and organising our fitting team. Experience in a similar role or knowledge of the flooring industry required.

If you feel the role could be of interest to you and would like further information, please contact Zoe Brewer on 01943 600571 or email your C.V. to zoe@waltonsfinefurnishings.co.uk

Start date September 2024

Closing date: 12 August 2024

WELCOME HOST – THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS HOTEL & SPA, BOLTON ABBEY

You will be the first point of contact for our guests when they arrive at the hotel or reach out by phone or email. You will provide a warm and welcoming experience. You must be passionate about hospitality & delivering excellent guest experiences and have a natural ease with guests. There will also be administrative, concierge and front of house duties to support your colleagues.

STAFF MEMBER – DAN’S DEN, ILKLEY

The opportunity has arisen for somebody new to join our team at Dan’s Den.

We are looking for someone with experience in hospitality, childcare experience would be a bonus. The position involves helping with the smooth running of Dan’s Den across the kitchen, cafe and soft play centre.

It is a part time and permanent position, it will be weekday working as well as Saturday. Job offers will be subject to a DBS check and references. As there will be some aspects of line working applications must be over 18.

If you would like to apply please email your C.V and cover letter to Becky at dansden@outlook.com

FRONT-OF-HOUSE & KITCHEN ROLES – THE ILKLEY TAP, ILKLEY

Recruiting all positions for Ilkley’s newest hospitality venue on The Grove – experienced bar staff, floor staff and chefs required.

Full-time and Part-till positions available

Mon-Sun. Flexible start/finish times. Real Living Wage + tips.

Confidence, work ethic and a personable disposition essential, a passion or knowledge for beer preferred but can be taught.

PART-TIME TELESALES – ILKLEY BREWERY, ILKLEY

We are looking for an enthusiastic, chatty person to join our sales team.

15 hours/week across Mondays & Tuesdays. £12.50/hour + bonus.

Confidence, work ethic and good organisational skills essential, a passion or knowledge for beer preferred but can be taught. Computer literacy essential, and sales experience preferred.

CREW MEMBER – MCDONALDS, ILKLEY

Hiring now for both Full-Time & Part Time roles please see the links below to apply and for more details! We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits includes: Holiday Pay, Service Awards, Meal Allowance, Discounts from top high street and online brands and much more!

HOUSEKEEPER – THE SPINDLES, MENSTON

Vacancy for a highly motivated, enthusiastic housekeeper with good interpersonal & communication skills for our retirement living community. Responsibilities include carrying out communal cleaning alongside a planned schedule, keeping all areas clean and presentable; reporting any equipment faults; ensuring correct use of cleaning products; work alongside the AMS team. Salary of £11.66 p.h. for a 15 hr week contract, 102 hrs annual leave p.a inclusive of bank holidays, 6% employer pension.

HANDYMEN AND WOMEN (FREELANCE) – ODD JOB HEROES, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Fully flexible freelance work providing odd job services in and around your local area. Ideal for retired or semi-retired handy people looking to keep busy and contribute to the community, but applicants of all ages are welcome. Must be friendly, customer-focused and committed to quality. Own tools and car required. Work available immediately including painting, tiling, plumbing, joinery and general odd jobs.

OFFICE & ONLINE SALES ADMINISTRATOR – ABSOLUTE COLDROOM, OTLEY

We have a vacancy from the 1st of September. You would join a family-run business with a relaxed atmosphere. A dual-roll position to assist with our Online Business.

Full-time 35hrs Mon – Fri. Salary Negotiable.

Office – Computer literacy, with a knowledge of Microsoft Office. Have a good attention to detail. Must be able to work during school holidays.

Online Orders – Picking and packing. Stock control and inventory.

PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER – BETTYS CAFE TEAROOMS, ILKLEY

This is a part-time role working 10 hours over 2 days, 7am-12.30pm. If you would like to discuss working patterns- please provide more details in your application.

You will be responsible for ensuring the branch is pristinely clean, safe and well organised in order to deliver a deliciously magical experience to every customer.

Closing date: 26 July 2024

SWIMMING TEACHER – INGEAR SWIM SCHOOL, OTLEY

We are looking for a Level 2 teachers to join our team! Must have a passion for teaching. Whether you are an experienced teacher or newly qualified we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 23 August 2024

TRUST SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY (SEND) ADMINISTRATOR – SKIPTON ACADEMY, SKIPTON

This is an exciting new role in a rapidly growing trust of 7 schools currently, including 3 secondary and 4 primary schools. The successful candidate will be based at The Skipton Academy but will need to be able to travel between Trust schools.

Salary Point 12-17 £22,827.74 – £24,857.28 (Pay Award Pending)

Pattern of Hours will be Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm (can be flexible) with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day, and an early finish of 3.30pm one day per week. Term time only plus 5 days

Provisional interview date: 21 August 2024.

Closing date: 8am 7 August 2024

CLEANER – SUNRISE CLEANING SERVICES, ILKLEY

Sunrise Cleaning Services we are a family run business in the local area and due to our growing client portfolio we are looking for a reliable person to join our team at a local primary school in the area,

Monday to Friday 3.30-5.30pm (term time only)

For more information please contact Andrew Newall on 07986158087

CAREGIVER – RIGHT AT HOME, ILKLEY, KEIGHLEY & SKIPTON

We are looking for passionate CareGivers who are flexible & reliable to provide the highest standard of care in a client’s home.

Up to £13.20 per hour, ongoing training, mileage allowance, holiday entitlement, weekend & bank holiday enhancement.

Personal care, assisting with washing & dressing, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, taking clients for appointments/outings, companionship.

SHIFT SUPERVISORS – FRIENDS OF HAM, ILKLEY

Join the close knit team at Fram, serving up some of the best produce in Ilkley to a fantastic group of regulars, it really does feel like one great big beer-loving family, full time (30-40hrs available), competitive salary dependent on experience, great tips and a good work/life balance

NIGHT WARDEN – CATGILL CAMPSITE, BOLTON ABBEY

We are looking for a friendly Campsite Night Warden to work during the summer school holidays.

– Patrolling the campsite ensuring customers are adhering to our 10:30pm quiet rule and enforcing when required.

– Restocking and cleaning toilet blocks

– Visit our sister site, Howgill Lodge at Barden to do the same there.

– 10:15pm – 2:00am each night

– The ideal applicant will be a good communicator, have good people skills and be reliable.

SENIOR LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR – ALL SAINTS’ C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL, ILKLEY

As Senior Lunchtime Supervisor you will supervise/line manage our Lunchtime Supervisors, ensuring and contributing

to successful lunchtimes for our children.

Hours of work – Monday to Friday 11.30am-1.30pm Term Time Only.

SITE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR – GHYLL ROYD SCHOOL, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Our Independent Schools Inspectorate ‘Excellent’ rated, fully subscribed, 50 Week Pre-School and Nursery are recruiting an experienced site maintenance professional to join our setting.

All year round, 25 hours a week between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm. 6 weeks paid holiday, 6 weeks enhanced sick pay, pension scheme, lunch provided, free parking.

Positions within Ghyll Royd are subject to references prior to attending a interview and a Disclosure and Barring check.

VARIOUS EARLY YEARS POSITIONS – GHYLL ROYD SCHOOL, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Our Inspectorate ‘Excellent’ rated, fully subscribed, 50 Week Pre-School and Nursery setting are recruiting early years professionals to join our established team. Full/Part Time and Holiday Cover between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm required, £12.50 per hour, 6 weeks paid holiday and enhanced sick pay, pension scheme, lunch provided, free parking. Positions within Ghyll Royd are subject to references prior to attending a interview and a Disclosure and Barring check.

CLEANER – GHYLL ROYD SCHOOL, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

£12.00 per hr, up to 8 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Positions within Ghyll Royd are subject to references prior to attending a interview and a Disclosure and Barring check.

SHOP ASSISTANT – MENSTON POST OFFICE, MENSTON.

I need someone to serve customers, stock up shelves and deal with various post office services.

Training will be available on the job.

Approximately 20 hours a week.

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR – CHEVIN MEDICAL PRACTICE, OTLEY

Do you have excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a high volume of phone calls, possess good IT skills, A good team player, a professional attitude with commitment and patience Must have use of a car as will be working over 3 surgeries Otley & Bramhope

25 days holiday per annum pro rata with free parking, access to NHS discounts through Blue Light card scheme and NHS Pension

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Friday 19 June 2024

SUPPORT WORKERS (INDEPENDENT LIVING) – OUTSIDE THE BOX/CARERS & COMPANIONS, ILKLEY

Our services are in demand! We are expanding our team to support more adults with learning disabilities in leading independent, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Seeking experienced individuals in learning disabilities and autism, including moderate to complex needs. Competitive pay (from £12.20/hr), paid training, career growth, and more. Full/part-time, flexible hours, and bank opportunities available.

Call Ella: 01943 431173 / 07922 625220

DELIVERY DRIVER & NURSERY OPERATIONS – ORNAMENTAL TREES, OTLEY

40-48hpw flexible including weekend shifts, permanent, £12.50-13.10ph.

The main responsibilities will be to deliver trees to retail customers in our bespoke, long wheelbase 3.5t MAXI van throughout mainland UK on either one or two day runs.

The role is physically demanding as you will be required to lift and load trees of different sizes and weights and you must be comfortable working outside in all weathers.

COMMERCIAL CLEANER – WHARFE VALLEY COMMERCIAL CLEANING, OTLEY

Looking for a friendly, punctual and hardworking individual to join our team, experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided.

– 16 hours per week – early morning or afternoon/evening work in burley in wharfedale

– 9 hours a week early morning or afternoon/evening work in Otley

– Flexible bank work available to cover holidays and sickness

The job role is self employed with great rates of pay, applicant must be able to drive.

PRACTICE NURSE – BAILDON MEDICAL PRACTICE, BAILDON

We are recruiting for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our busy team working a minimum of 30 hours per week between 08:00 and 18:00 over 5 days (Mon – Fri)

Closing date: 22 July 2024

STABLE HAND – FARFIELD LIVERY, ADDINGHAM

Part time stable hand required for busy yard near Ilkley.

Must have some experience with horses, be friendly, hard working and punctual.

3 or 4 days per week including a weekend day.

Call Charles for more details: 07870639173

SITE MANAGER – BAILDON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BAILDON

Permanent, Term Time Only, Part-time role

Scale 4 – SCP 7 to 11- £8,253.00, Monday to Friday 6.30am – 9.30am

For further information and to apply

Closing date: 10am 17 July 2024

PART TIME VACANCY – TOAST HOUSE, ILKLEY

The position is part time for 3 full days a week including Saturdays.

We are looking for a friendly, confident and energetic person to join our happy hardworking team. A love of hospitality and an understanding of good customer service is essential.

You will be expected to carry out all aspects of café work including food prep, front of house, running orders and cleaning. Barista experience would be a bonus.

DOG WALKER – MOOR WALKIES, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

Looking for a professional, self-employed, local person⠀

Mon – Wed, approx 12-15hours over the three days

Must be available between the hours of 8:30am to 2:30pm (walk times can vary)

Experience with dogs is crucial!

Fair-weather walkers need not apply

You must be organised, time conscious, trustworthy & very reliable

Full clean UK driving license & own suitable vehicle essential (taking upto 6 dogs per walk) (kit will be provided)

Offers subject to interview, trial walk & DBS check. ⠀

EVENTS OFFICER – KEIGHLEY TOWN COUNCIL, KEIGHLEY

We are looking for a brilliantly organised Events Officer to join our small team here at Keighley Town Council.

The ideal candidate will have strong management skills, enabling them to support and work closely with the Events & Community Development Committee.

Closing date: 19 July 2024

ALLOTMENTS OFFICER – KEIGHLEY TOWN COUNCIL, KEIGHLEY

Keighley Town Council is seeking a dedicated Allotments Officer to oversee the management and maintenance of our 13 allotment sites and other green spaces which are currently under the management of the town council.

In this role, you’ll monitor allotment conditions, conduct repairs, ensure tenancy agreement compliance and support our valued tenants.

Your responsibilities include conducting inspections and providing guidance on sustainable gardening practices.

If you’re passionate about green spaces and community well-being, apply today to help nurture our town’s beautiful allotment sites and open spaces. Make a difference with us!

Closing date: 19 July 2024

TEMP WAREHOUSE & DESPATCH OPERATORS – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Mon – Fri 37.5 hpw (shifts apply Aug– End Nov).

Warehouse – picking sales orders, stock replenishment & unloading deliveries.

Despatch – the final inspection in production before orders are sent to customers.

Key requirements: someone who can demonstrate they have a good eye for detail, communicate well, work well under pressure and work within a team as well as individually.

Various contracts available from August to December.

TEMP HEAT PRESS OPERATORS – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Mon – Fri 37.5 hpw (shifts apply July– End Nov).

Applying print media to garments using a heat press.

These roles also require being trained in the Despatch Department.

Key requirements: someone who can demonstrate they have a good eye for detail, communicate well, work well under pressure and work within a team as well as individually.

Various contracts available from July to December.

TEMP EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR – PENDLE SPORTSWEAR, ILKLEY

Sun – Thur 37.5hpw (Shifts apply Aug – End Dec).

* Requires excellent attention to detail & high-quality standards.

* Enthusiastic & willing to learn.

* Technical attitude for working with machines & on computers.

* Efficient running of the machines to maximise production.

AFTER SCHOOL NANNY – PRIVATE HOME, ILKLEY

Looking for a nanny for school pick up and childcare 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 3:15-6:15ish) for our 2 children (8 and 5) in Ilkley, starting September. Unfortunately our current fab helper is retiring. Given locations a car / driving licence would be needed (we have car seats).

CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT – WILSONS SOLICITORS. ILKLEY

We are seeking a conveyancing assistant to assist the fee earners in the property department.

The position is full time and based at the firms Ilkley office.

Salary dependent on experience.

FOH SERVERS, TEAM LEADERS AND MANAGERS – THE HERMIT, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

We are looking to hire big personalities to join our Fantastic FOH and Management team at all levels long term!

Whilst experience would be great for junior FOH positions , the most important thing across the board is a good work ethic and an effervescent personality. We can teach you all things hospo but we can’t teach you how to be a great person.

Hours are subject to a shift pattern but they will be up to 5 days a week, normal pub operating hours. Responsibilities and hourly rate will be dependent upon the role/experience but a great can do attitude is a must. We have a lot of fun whilst we work but we always give 10/10 service.

If you would like to join our team of hermiteers, please reach out with a copy of your CV to george@hermitinn.com and we can arrange an interview.

PART-TIME FREELANCE CATALOGUER – CHRISTIAN WHITE RARE BOOKS LTD, ILKLEY

Sound knowledge or proven aptitude with Rare Books & Manuscripts would be handy, as would competence with photography and basic I.T.

This hybrid role will need around half a day a week spending on site in Ilkley with the rest of the work largely unsupervised, up to 15 hours/ week.

There will be the opportunity to attend book fairs.

SCHOOL PREMISES SUPPORT OFFICER – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ILKLEY

Scale Pay Point 7 (Range 7-10)

Actual Annual Salary: £21,233 – £22,273 per annum

Pattern of hours will be 30 hours each week

Week A: Mon – Fri 8.00am to 2.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day

Week B: Tue – Sat 8.00am to 2.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day

Additional hours may be available to cover other team absences

Provisional interview date: 2nd August

Closing date: 8am 17 July 2024

PART-TIME SATURDAY KITCHEN PORTER – EMPORIO ITALIA, ILKLEY

Must be able to work Saturday lunch times & occasional evenings for private functions.

You’ll be working alongside Luigi, in our busy family run restaurant, in the centre of Ilkley. We are looking for someone with an eye for detail and is able to work at speed. You’ll be helping with vegetable & pasta prep for service, so experience is preferred but not essential. Excellent rates of pay, meals included after every shift.

CHEF DE PARTIE (FULL TIME) – MOSS & MOOR, ILKLEY

Immediate starts available.

We are seeking hard-working, enthusiastic, and highly motivated candidates to join our team!

We are an independent family-owned Restaurant based on the edge of Ilkley Moor, we have been highly commended in the ‘Best Brunch’ category in The Oliver Awards, our Yorkshire Post Review being 5 out of 5 and have recently been included in The Good Food Guide 2023.

TESCO COLLEAGUE– TESCO SUPERSTORE, ILKLEY

Closing date: 17 July 2024

PRODUCTION OPERATIVE – ACORN STAIRTLIFTS, STEETON

Due to continued success and growth of the business, we are currently looking for Production Operatives to join our Factory Team in Steeton.

Shift available: Monday to Thursday, 6.00am – 4.30pm

Closing Date: 31 July 2024

CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR – ACORN STAIRTLIFTS, STEETON

We are currently looking for a Customer Service Coordinator to join our expanding Customer Service Department based at our Headquarters in Steeton (West Yorkshire, UK).

Salary: £11.60 P/H (+ up to £2400 in KPI related incentives)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm

Closing Date: 31 July 2024

SWIMMING TEACHER – CRAVEN LEISURE CENTRE, SKIPTON

We are looking for a creative and energetic swimming teacher to join our team at Craven Leisure.

Are you a passionate level 2 qualified swimming teacher and are ready to help the next generation to learn to swim then we want to hear from you!

The role consists of teaching pre schoolers right the way through to adults for 22 hours per week Tuesday-Saturday

Closing date: 31 July 2024

■■■ APPRENTICESHIPS ■■■

BUYING AND MERCHANDISE APPRENTICE – OPTICAID UK, YEADON

Level 4. Starting Sept ’24.

This opportunity would suit a motivated school leaver ideally with strong ‘A’ level results/expected results.

18 month program with successful local business – To buy products (reading glasses/sunglasses) which meet the latest buying trends and hit company sales/profit targets. Develop industry knowledge to contribute to new product development. Undertake competitor analysis. Create merchandise plans.

Full training given. Online learning provided by SCL.

Closing date: 18 August 2024

ACCOUNTING APPRENTICE – TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS, ILKLEY, SKIPTON, KEIGHLEY & BINGLEY

This exciting opportunity would suit a motivated school leaver ideally with strong ‘A’ level results/expected results. Our accountancy practice provides varied & interesting work, delivering a friendly proactive service to small businesses & taxpayers in the local area. The successful candidate will work across our team of qualified accountants and technicians and will be supported to complete formal accounting qualifications with AAT and ICAEW.

APPRENTICE JOINER – MICHAEL J HILEY JOINERY CONTRACTORS, BINGLEY

Wanted: Someone who is passionate about joinery to work alongside my husband who has over 45 years of expertise & knowledge.

You will be fully trained in both site work & workshop.

Must have Maths GCSE Grade 4 or above & be able to commute to Bingley.

The work we do is high end work & the skills you will be taught you cannot learn in college.

This is not a 9-5 job; only apply if you have a real passion for joinery.

APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – BEN RHYDDING PRIMARY SCHOOL, ILKLEY

£6.40 per hour and National Minimum Apprenticeship wage for all other applicants

32.5 hours each week 8.30 am to 3.30pm with a day at Shipley College.

APPRENTICE ADMINISTRATOR – ILKLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ILKLEY

Actual annual salary: £10,346 (Salary equivalent to £6.40 per hour and National Minimum Apprenticeship wage for all other applicants)

37 hours each week 8.00am to 4.00pm with a day at Craven College.

APPRENTICE EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR – THE RAILWAY CHILDREN PRE-SCHOOL-NURSERY, MENSTON

Are you wanting a career in childcare? Would you like to earn whilst training?

If this is you, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to achieve their Childcare qualification whilst gaining the hands on experience of working directly with the children.

The position is 30 hours per week over 3 days with pay above National Minimum Wage with some amazing staff benefits.

APPRENTICESHIPS WITH CRAVEN COLLEGE

Below are just a small selection of current apprenticeship vacancies in your area. New vacancies coming in daily.

APPRENTICESHIPS WITH KEIGHLEY COLLEGE

APPRENTICESHIPS WITH SHIPLEY COLLEGE

■■■ VOLUNTEERS ■■■

DIGITAL DROP-IN VOLUNTEER – CLARKE FOLEY COMMUNITY HUB, ILKLEY

Do you have basic experience with technology? Know your apps from your browsers, your tablets from your mobiles? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Help others learn the basics of using a smartphone or tablet at the Clarke Foley Community Hub this Summer.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, give us a call on 07442 261462 for more information about times and dates.

FOREST SCHOOL VOLUNTEER – THE LOG CIRCLE, BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE

We are looking for volunteers to help support the delivery of our Forest School and other woodland based sessions within Middleton Woods in Ilkley, including our popular sessions for toddlers. You should be WILD at heart and LOVE to play! There may also be opportunities for paid work, once experience is gained.

*We practice Safer Recruitment procedures and you will be required to undergo a full DBS check for this role.

HONORARY SECRETARY TRUSTEE VOLUNTEER – ILKLEY & DISTRICT GOOD NEIGHBOURS

Following 23 years of sterling service our current Honorary Secretary has decided it is time to retire. Ilkley & District are now looking for a new Honorary Secretary, which is a key role within the Committee of trustees who oversee the work of the charity. If this is something you think is something which might interest you please contact: The Manager, Ilkley & District Good Neighbours, Lucy Steer manager@goodneighboursilkley.org.uk to receive a Role Description and Person Specification

GARDENERS – ABBEYFIELD THE DALES, ILKLEY

We are currently looking for volunteer gardeners for Grove House who can support with the following tasks:

Provide general maintenance of our gardens

Watering, planting, weeding and pruning

VOLUNTARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS – DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ILKLEY ACTION

Have you been affected or are you passionate about helping to make Ilkley Dementia Friendly, then we need you! We need new committee members to help with ideas and to support our fundraising events. The commitment is very small, with a half hour meeting once a month. We want to do more within the Community but we need more members. Please contact Sally at dementiafriendlyilkley@gmail.com for further details or to register your interest.

Can you help Ilkley Talking Newspaper? It needs editors with internet access and readers able to record on smart phones from home. Also technicians to collate recordings onto master CD. Please contact Harry 01943 830882 or Susan 01943 609040

OUTSIDE THE BOX-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Do you have a few hours a week to volunteer at our charity supporting neurodivergent adults with a learning disability and/or autism?

We’re on the lookout for some creative, patient and dedicated volunteers to support our members in their creative sessions on a Monday morning (art) and/or Friday afternoons (photography)

VOLUNTEERS FOR SOCIAL/SIGNPOSTING GROUPS FOR OLDER PEOPLE – ILKLEY GOOD NEIGHBOURS, ILKLEY

Volunteers needed for our Moving On Friendship Groups (social/signposting groups for older people). We have 2 groups on Thursday and Fridays and need volunteers at both between 1-3pm. Volunteering is on a rota to suit your availability.

Volunteers will help attendees feel welcome and relaxed, help with tea and coffee orders and help tidy up at the end of the session. You may also help at our excursions.

MENOPAUSE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS VOLUNTEERS – WHARFEDALE, AIREDALE AND CRAVEN ALLIANCE

We are looking for volunteers to assist with Menopause Peer Support Groups in Ilkley and Skipton. The Groups will meet once a month in the evening for a couple of hours.

VOLUNTEERS – ILKLEY THINGERY

Would you like to support Ilkley’s new Library of Things (& coming soon repair café), where you can borrow a variety of Things from £0.37 – £3/ day? Would you like to help us run the library, sort donations, catalogue stock, or help with social media? Or help with repairs? Or organise/ run workshops or repair cafes? Everyone welcome. Training and support provided. If you’d like to meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills, and us help develop this exciting new green project, contact Erika erika.shilling@climateactionilkley.org.uk (07954 561 522). www.Ilkleythingery.org

CAFE VOLUNTEER – CHRISTCHURCH CAFE, ILKLEY

Can you spare 2 hrs a week to volunteer in our community outreach cafe, are you looking to gain experience before applying for a new job? Looking to make new friends and be part of a team? Learn new skills? Build confidence? If so this is a wonderful place to work.

CLARKE FOLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, ILKLEY

We have many flexible volunteering roles as we’re open 6 days a week. Would you like to help run classes and groups? Or perhaps help in the café or Lunch Club (Tue/Thu)? Or help in the office organising events and leaflets? The Centre has a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere which is a tribute to our volunteers. Our visitors always appreciate a friendly smile and a chat. Come and join us and be a part of this. Call in for a chat or contact manager@clarkefoley.org.uk or 07442 261462.

KITCHEN VOLUNTEER – LS29 TIME HOLIDAY CLUB, ILKLEY

Calling all cooks! We need kitchen volunteers to help prepare tasty and healthy lunches at our charity-run holiday club for children with disabilities in the Easter, Summer and Xmas holidays. You will be part of a fun and friendly kitchen team with support workers and adults with additional needs. Kitchen experience and basic food hygiene certificate required. DBS preferred. Please contact 07938 641700 or email ls29timehr@gmail.com for more info.

HELPER VOLUNTEERS – MARIE CURIE HELPER SERVICE

The Helper Service is a local service providing support to people living with a terminal illness. We are looking for volunteers and are interested to hear from people with the compassion and empathy to support individuals for a few hours a week. The little things can make a difference, like having someone to chat to over a cup of tea, help get to an appointment, or just be a friendly ear. For more information please contact phone 0800 304 7411

FAMILY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER – HOME-START CRAVEN, SKIPTON AND SOUTH CRAVEN

Are you a parent or grandparent able to give 2 hours per week to support a family with children under 5 in their homes? We are looking to expand our team, volunteers work 1:1 with families who are struggling to manage the demands of parenting for a variety of reasons including multiple births, isolation and loneliness, if you have parenting experience and would like to be involved please email homestartcravenmanager@gmail.com

COMMITTEE MEMBERS – DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ILKLEY

The Ilkley group for dementia awareness and support needs more committee members to help spread the load and energise the work it does in the Ilkley area.

There is a monthly support meeting, and present members need extra hands to develop initiatives to promote dementia awareness. The Ilkley group has a few dementia awareness trainers who offer monthly sessions but the committee would like to do more publicity at events, etc. The time commitment can be as short as one hour a month or as long as individuals wish.

SHOP ASSIST AND BEFRIENDING SCHEMES

Could you spend an hour or two every week helping an older person? The ShopAssist and Befriending schemes (part of Ilkley and District Good Neighbours) need more volunteers and will pay expenses. Our schemes enable older people to remain independent for longer and give volunteers the opportunity to meet new people, build rewarding friendships and give something back to the local community. Please phone 01943 603348, email info@goodneigboursilkley.org.uk or visit www.goodneighboursilkley.org.uk for further information on our volunteering opportunities.

Mind in Ilkley are looking for volunteers. If you can spare an hour or more please call in for a volunteer form.

ILKLEY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Would you like to help your local community and join the friendly team at Ilkley Community Transport? We are a registered charity based in Ilkley and are always looking for CAR DRIVERS to provide lifts primarily to medical appointments for residents in the Ilkley and Addingham area who find public transport difficult to access due to age, illness or disability. Volunteers use their own cars and claim expenses for fuel at a pre-agreed rate. Drivers must be over 21, and have held a full licence for at least 2 years.

Are you looking to have fun, make friends and give back to your community? Girlguiding groups throughout Wharfedale welcome new volunteers – as helpers or as leaders and on a regular or occasional basis. If you want to help girls and young women aged 5-25 develop confidence and have fun the volunteer at: https://enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk/

** Please mention ‘ILKLEY CHAT’ when applying for a position.

** To add a job next week, please visit ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board, the deadline is 4pm Monday and vacancies should be within 10 miles of Ilkley.

** Disclaimer: Job information has been provided by the employer, you should make all necessary checks before accepting a position. Free advice is available at www.acas.org.uk

** Employers are liable for the content in adverts submitted and are responsible in making sure all information is correct and does not break any discrimination laws, such as age, race, sex, disability, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief. Ilkley Chat accepts no responsibility

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