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July 31, 2025
Winchester: Hampshire County Council Vacancy for Care Assistant
Care Assistant

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC620595
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 pro-rata, per annum plus Market Supplement of £953 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Westholme, Winchester
Hours per week: Full-time and part-time hours available
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 10 August 2025
The Role:
Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.
What You'll Do:
- Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
- Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
- Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
- Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.
Northern Ireland: UDR Benevolent Fund Therapeutic Activities

Working alongside our delivery partner @Brooke House in Fermanagh, UDR Benevolent Fund offer their veterans and their families a range of therapeutic activities including a fantastic and unique opportunity to take part in equine activities.
Participants are able to interact with former racehorses, a rescued gypsy cob, a retired top-level show jumper and two wonderful ponies!
By creating special bonds with the horses, the equine assisted learning activities has helped our veterans improve their mental and physical health.
To find out more Call: 07720677838 or Email: udrbenfund@outlook.com
*Proof of service required
#UDRBenFund #KeepTheBenFundNumber
July 30, 2025
Lichfield: BFBS Cinema Showings DMS Whittington 3 til 12 Aug

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Cardiff: Careers Wales - Next Steps event for those aged 16 - 25 at Cardiff Careers Wales Centre on Wed 20 Aug 25
Are you aged 16–25, local to #Cardiff and:
- Leaving school or college?
- Not currently in education, employment, or training?
- Unsure about your next steps
We also have a quiet space and sensory zone available.
Wednesday 20 August, Cardiff Careers Wales Centre
11am-2pm (with 6 bookable half hour sessions)
Register your attendance at: https://ow.ly/k78K50WsAXx
Merthyr Tydfil: Free Swimming Sessions for Under 16's at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre during the Summer Holidays
Make a splash at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre this summer with FREE holiday swim sessions for under 16s!
Thanks to funding from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we’re offering extra swim sessions throughout the holidays to help young people enjoy a healthy, active summer, separate from our usual Free Swim provision.
🗓️ Mondays & Thursdays
🕚 11:00am – 12:00noon
🧒 Free for under 16s – general prices apply for adults
Book now via the Halo app or call us on 01685 727 476
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Hereford: Civil Service MOD Vacancy in Hereford - Closing date Fri 15/08/25
Hereford
Salary : £36,530
Grade : Higher Executive Officer
Closes : 11:55 pm on Friday 15th August 2025
Wales: Careers Wales Professional Learning Events for Teachers
Careers Wales:
Teachers
Looking for support embedding careers and work-related experiences (CWRE) in your curriculum?
We can help
Our professional learning events can help you plan and design meaningful CWRE opportunities for your pupils.
Register for Professional Learning Events here.
Chepstow: Join our Summer Dragon Trail - Start at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre
Come and visit Chepstow Tourist Information Centre during the Summer holidays to pick up your trail sheet and start your adventure!
Discover hidden dragon clues around town and local businesses. It's a fun adventure for everyone!
Come along and join in the fun! Running from July 19th – 1st September, £3.50
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Ymunwch â’n Llwybrau Draig! Join our Dragon Trails! 🐲
Dewch i ymweld â Chanolfan Croeso Cas-gwent yn ystod gwyliau’r Haf i gael eich dalen llwybr a dechrau ar eich antur!
Gallwch ddarganfod cliwiau draig cudd o amgylch y dref a busnesau lleol. Mae’n antur llawn hwyl i bawb
Dewch draw ac ymuno yn yr hwyl! Cynhelir rhwng, 19 Gorffennaf – 1 Medi, £3.50
Catterick: Garrison Giggles Playgroup every Friday
We run every Friday 09:30-11:30, Loos road community hub
09:30-11:30
LOOS ROAD COMMUNITY HUB
DL9 4HT
£1.50 Per Family
We have lots of exciting things planned from planting your own seeds to take home and grow to dressing up, sensory play, arts and craft AND MORE !
We hope to see you there !
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure, 24-Hour Support Service
Release the Pressure is a free, confidential 24-hour service. Support is available whenever you need it.
To get in touch you can:
Text the word 'Medway' or 'Kent' to 85258
Use the Release the Pressure webchat services
Call 0800 107 0160.
Release the Pressure is provided by independent charities and funded by Kent County Council and Medway Council.
July 29, 2025
Stafford: NEW Date for Beaconside SFA estate walk round by Stafford Borough Council and Veolia NOW Wednesday 13th August
Information received from Stafford Borough Council, it has been arranged with Veolia to have an estate walk round on 13th August (blue bin collection day) to check and replace bin stickers where possible and assess how many blue bags are being used for paper and cardboard.
It was hoped to have done it sooner but due to holiday/work commitments on both sides this is the first collection day when they are all available! Becky from SBC will update Dawn in the HIVE after the visit to discuss if any other communications are needed.If you need any further information on this please pop into the HIVE, phone or email me.
Dawn HISO Stafford.
Winchester: RBLI Lifeworks - Fully-funded employment skills course for veterans & Families – Now in Winchester Monday 18th- Thursday 21st August 2025
The Winchester Hotel & Spa - Hotel in Winchester City, Hampshire
📍 New Location: The Winchester Hotel & Spa
Worthy Lane Winchester,SO23 7AB
SafeLives: Service community domestic abuse - Welfare staff interviews request
SafeLives are also keen to speak with Army Welfare Officers and Unit Welfare Officers who have experience of supporting victim/survivors of domestic abuse. They want to understand your experiences of providing welfare support, and hear your views on the barriers victim/survivors from military families and relationships may face when trying to access help.
If you are interested in taking part in an interview, please scan the QR code on the poster to find out more.
Alternatively click on this link: Army Personnel ABF
SafeLives: Service community domestic abuse victims/survivors interviews request
SafeLives, with support from the Army Benevolent Fund, is looking to improve the domestic abuse response for victim/survivors from serving and veteran families.
SafeLives want to hear directly from victim/survivors who have lived experience of domestic abuse in military families or relationships. Their voices are central to this work.
Victim/survivors who take part will also receive a £25 voucher as a thank you for their time.
If you are interested in taking part in an interview, please scan the QR code on the poster to find out more.
Alternatively click on this link: Survivor ABF
Forces Employment Charity: Job Vacancy in Southern England
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people from Armed Forces families? 🎓💼
In this rewarding role, you’ll:
✅ Provide 1:1 & group support to young people navigating their #career and #education choices
✅ Work with schools, colleges, and organisations to inspire the next generation
✅ Help break down barriers and open doors to brighter futures
✅ Raise aspirations & build confidence
💡 They are looking for someone compassionate, proactive, and ready to empower service children with the guidance they need to thrive.
ACORN programme run by ManKind for male survivors of domestic abuse who are looking to move on to new relationships
Please click image to enlarge
This course has less that six months left to run, so please take full advantage of this opportunity.
For more information please see link below:https://mankind.org.uk/for-professionals/pattern-changing-course-male-survivors/
Give Us Time: Welfare Summer Update
Alternatively follow on social media at https://www.facebook.com/GiveUsTime and https://www.instagram.com/give_us_time/
Leuchars: Station notices - Centralised Feeding/Aramark retail/Station Tailor/Education Centre
Aramark retail timings for the Summer leave period from Sat 26th July to Sun 17th Aug are:
Premier shop:
Mon-Fri 0800-1800hrs
Sat 1030-1800hrs
Sun 1030-1600 hrs
Normal hours resume Mon 18th Aug
191 Cafe:
Mon 28th Jul - Fri 1st Aug closed
Mon 4th - Fri 15th Aug 0730-1400hrs
Barrel & Bean:
Mon-Sat 1200-2100hrs
Sun 1200-1900hrs
Normal hours resume Mon 18th Aug
Army Education Centre:
The 27 Army Education Centre will be closed the week commencing Mon 18th Aug, normal service will resume on Tue 26th Aug.
Tailor:
The Tailor will be on leave from AD Thurs 24th Jul to Thurs 14th Aug at 1000hrs.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Winchester: RBLI Lifeworks - Fully-funded employment skills course for veterans & Families – Now in Winchester Monday 18th - Thursday 21st August 2025
The Winchester Hotel & Spa - Hotel in Winchester City, Hampshire
📍 New Location: The Winchester Hotel & Spa Worthy Lane,
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland: RAF Bangor Town Show - 5th-6th September
Information provided by HIVE NI
Leuchars: How to Train Your Dragon screening in the Community Centre on Tuesday 5th August
The welfare team will be showing the recently released film, How To Train Your Dragon in the Leuchars Community Centre on Tuesday, 5th August starting at 1500hrs.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Stafford: Paultons Park join us this summer for a galaxy of fun!
Are you being posted overseas? Our Overseas and iHIVE Blogs hold information on your new location
• Belgium (SHAPE)
• Brunei
• Brunssum
• Cyprus
• Gibraltar
• Naples
• Sennelager
For those posted elsewhere, anywhere in the rest of the World, our tri-Service iHIVE covers the area.
The iHIVE Blog hosts around 100 Overseas Location Guides that can be viewed or downloaded from our iHIVE Blog: https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/ with more being added routinely. These can also be accessed (by MODnet users) through the Army HIVE SharePoint site Overseas Postings area.
Most importantly, our iHIVE is also available to answer any enquiries about any overseas location worldwide, whether you are in the Royal Navy/RM, RAF, Army or civilian Service communities - please get in touch with any questions you may have.
iHIVE is listed in the Overseas Supportability Checklist as an action for any Service person/family assigned overseas, in order to check that local services, amenities and facilities meet each individual and family’s needs.
Our poster has iHIVE’s contact details, or get in touch by email: RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox (MULTIUSER) RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Stafford: Your Highways Newsletter for Stafford Borough
Stafford: My Staffordshire: Family days out for under £30
With the school summer holidays in full swing, there’s no better time to get out and enjoy everything Staffordshire has to offer. Our county is packed with things to do and there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Visit Staffordshire’s 30 Days Out Under £30 campaign is a brilliant starting point for ideas. From country parks and animal attractions to fun museum activities and library events, you’ll find plenty to keep the whole family busy without breaking the bank.
I hope you and your family enjoy discovering more of what our wonderful county has to offer this summer.