Live In PAs – Animal Lover Wanted for a Warm and Supportive Home WC2171a
Independent Lives - Devizes
£1050 per week
On-sitePermanentFull time
Live In PAs – Animal Lover Wanted for a Warm and Supportive Home Ref: WC2171a Location: Devizes Details This role is to support a Woman The candidate should be a woman* Drivers licence required: Yes Own vehicle needed: Yes Employment status: Self-employed Hours per week: Full time live in Hourly pay rate: £1050 per week - I am seeking 2 warm, reliable, and dedicated full-time live-in PAs to support me in my home alongside my much-loved indoor bunny Cookie. I would look to employ two PAs so I can rotate them and then always have someone at home with me. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys caring, values companionship, and understands the importance of creating a safe, calm, and supportive home environment. A genuine love for animals is essential. My indoor bunny is a huge part of my life and is treated very much as a family member. The PAs will need to be happy caring for the bunny, including feeding, helping keep its living area clean and comfortable, and assisting with picking the bunny up/bringing the bunny over to me so I can carry out hands-on care, including snuggles and cuddles. This is not a small part of the role, so being a true animal lover is very important. Please note that hay may also need to be handled, so this role may not be suitable for those with hay or animal-related allergies. This is a live-in role with sleeping nights as part of the working pattern. Depending on health needs, there may be some occasions when additional support is required during the night. This role would suit someone calm, caring, patient and compassionate, who enjoys creating a safe and comfortable home and who truly loves animals. I am looking for someone who can help me to be as independent as I can within my home. If you are looking for a meaningful role where your support really matters, this could be a wonderful opportunity. Duties include: - Medication prompting/administering - Personal grooming - Moving and handling - Administration - Housekeeping - Shopping - Cooking - Companionship - Looking after pets - Dressing / undressing - Bathroom assistance - Day-to-day duties also include helping with domestic tasks around the home, preparing meals and drinks, providing personal care when needed, and of course providing care for my Bunny. - I will also need help with admin duties such as making phone calls to GP's, chasing appointments, replying to emails, and speaking to other professionals over the phone as I find these duties at the moment to much to be able to handle on my own. - There may also be times when you are required to use a hoist so previous experience and training on this would be ideal. - Cameras are in place in the home to support safety, guidance, and reassurance for both the client and the PAs. - Being able to drive and having the use of their own car would be highly desirable to be able to get me to appointments or to a and e in the case of an emergency. Candidate qualities: - Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality - Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace - Reliable with good timekeeping - Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative - Hygienic, tidy and well organised - Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills - Honest and cheerful - Creative - Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard - Must be comfortable with pets - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety - Happy to work in a smoking environment - Must be an animal lover and able to help with my bunny’s care – guidance provided on this - I am looking for a PA who is Empathetic and understanding of my struggles day to day. I am also looking for someone who is proactive and who will help me to be as independent as I can within my home. - Take initiative when necessary would be great to help me as I am currently bed bound but would like this to change if I have the right support and things in place. - Please note that hay may also need to be handled when caring for her bunny, so this role may not be suitable for those with hay or animal-related allergies. Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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Warehouse and Cleaning Operative - Calne
Medequip Assistive Technology Limited - Calne
from £26,569 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
As the Warehouse and Cleaning Operative for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the success of your depot. You will do this by ensuring that all tasks are undertaken and completed to the highest of standards, enabling the depot to deliver the highest possible service to our clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Loading and unloading our delivery vehicles in a safe and compliant manner. - Decontamination and cleaning of medical devices and equipment. - Ensuring that ‘goods in and out’ are accounted for utilising the barcode system scanners. - Pick and quality assure that day’s delivery workload. - Delivering service with empathy and care. Although this role may not be directly customer facing, you will be an integral member for the Medequip Team, and have a duty of care to our service users. - Working well independently and as part of a team. - Carrying out PAT testing and LOLER checking - Sometimes will be required to carry out general repair tasks withing your depot
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Medequip Assistive Technology Limited - Ipswich
from £26,569 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
As the Warehouse and Cleaning Operative for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the success of your depot. You will do this by ensuring that all tasks are undertaken and completed to the highest of standards, enabling the depot to deliver the highest possible service to our clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Loading and unloading our delivery vehicles in a safe and compliant manner. - Decontamination and cleaning of medical devices and equipment. - Ensuring that ‘goods in and out’ are accounted for utilising the barcode system scanners. - Pick and quality assure that day’s delivery workload. - Delivering service with empathy and care. Although this role may not be directly customer facing, you will be an integral member for the Medequip Team, and have a duty of care to our service users. - Working well independently and as part of a team. - Carrying out PAT testing and LOLER checking - Sometimes will be required to carry out general repair tasks withing your depot
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Liaison and Diversion Practitioner | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Newport
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are looking for a passionate Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Health Visitor, Public Health Nurse or Social Worker to join our award-winning Hampshire & Isle of Wight Liaison & Diversion Service. This post is based on the Isle of Wight. This is an opportunity to use your professional skills beyond traditional clinical settings and support people who are involved with the criminal justice system. You will work with individuals experiencing complex needs and vulnerabilities, including mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness and social exclusion. You will work across Newport Police Custody Suite and Newport Magistrates' Court and, as required, prison settings, providing specialist assessment, advice and care planning, identifying appropriate pathways into health and community services and helping people access the right support at the right time. Ideally, you will live on the Isle of Wight. If you live off-island, you will need to consider ferry travel, including time, costs and potential weather-related disruption. The working pattern for the post is 9am–5pm, including every other weekend. There may be occasional travel across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire for training, team meetings and induction. Some locations are not accessible by public transport. Applications will be considered as they are received and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore recommend applying early. • Triage, screen and assess needs within the following settings: police stations, custody suites, prison, community settings& magistrates’ courts and provide assessments, advice &identify robust care pathways, for individuals where a potential vulnerability has been identified. • To provide the police, court& prisonwith written & verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal • To work closely & build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court, probation& prison acting as a single point of contact for health • To work autonomously, with the ability to organise & manage own time according to delegated workload. Working pattern & serviceoperating hours: The wider Hampshire Liaison and Diversion service operatesin police custody from 7am-8pm 7 days a week. The court service operates from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. This Isle of Wight post will work 9am-5pm, including every other weekend, & will be based at Newport police custody suite. The role may also involve supporting colleagues remotely across Hampshire when required. Occasional travel across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight may be expected, including for training, team meetings & during the induction period; some sites are not accessible by public transport. Any request for a specific working pattern can be considered in line with our flexible working policy. Work base: Within Newport police custody suite. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: • Caring for and about you is our top priority • Committed to providing good quality, safe services • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: • Flexible working options to support work-life balance • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell • Generous NHS pension scheme • Excellent learning and career development opportunities • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave • Free parking across Trust sites Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders. L&D services aim to improve overall health outcomes for people and to support people in the reduction of re-offending through assessing, proactive onward referrals and informing decision makers. It also aims to identify vulnerabilities in people earlier on which reduces the likelihood that people will reach a crisis-point and helps to ensure the right support can be put in place from the start. The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and occasionally the courts; working with people within the criminal justice system where vulnerabilities are suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify care pathways for appropriate onward referral/support. Due to the nature of the service, there is an additional requirement to secure police/prison vetting for this role. For the purposes of vetting, the candidate will require at least three-years residency in the UK. Vetting is a thorough investigation of an individual’s background, character, and suitability to work in the police force or prison. It includes checks on criminal records, financial history, employment history, personal relationships, and lifestyle choices. The “must haves” for this role: 1. A professional qualification at degree level or equivalent in either Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Health Visitor, Public Health or Social Work along with the relevant registration. 2. At least 18months post registration experience. 3. Driving licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel to multiple sites across Thames Valley / Hampshire as required. 4. This post is subject to police vetting which requires that you have been a resident within the UK for a period of three years. If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend that you apply today! We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Clinical and Operational Lead, Laura Pring, on 0300 123 5066 (Hampshire) or laura.pring@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help. You can find out more about the service on our website. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Occupational Therapist Learning Disabilities | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Bracknell
£41,957 - £50,387 per annum ( Incl of HCAS)
ContractFull time
OT (working in the Community Learning Disability Team) in Berkshire Healthcare NHS - Learning Disability Service – Fixed Term Contract Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for aCommunity OT Band 6, (37.5 hours per week), FIXED TERM contract 12 Months) to work in our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities in the Bracknell locality. You will work with a diverse population in both urban and rural settings providing Community OT interventions based on identified needs, to adults who have a learning disability within any community setting. The post holder will also provide advice and support to families/carers and other provider agencies and their employees across Bracknell & Wokingham. • To manage a caseload • To contribute to comprehensive specialist assessment • To provide specialist advice and therapeutic interventions to parents and carers of people with a learning Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: • Caring for and about you is our top priority • Committed to providing good quality, safe services • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: • Flexible working options to support work-life balance • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell • Generous NHS pension scheme • Excellent learning and career development opportunities • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave • Free parking across Trust sites The must have’s for this role: • Registered OT – with experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities • Current OT Registration • To hold a driving licence and have access to a car. • To have a good understanding of reasonable adjustment For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity todemonstrateto us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility,equityand confidence for applicants. However,it’simportant that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should beevidencedwithin your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. We’recommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Emma Shaw on 03002473000or email : emma.shaw@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Medequip Assistive Technology Limited - Newton Aycliffe
from £24,909 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
As the Warehouse and Cleaning Operative for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the success of your depot. You will do this by ensuring that all tasks are undertaken and completed to the highest of standards, enabling the depot to deliver the highest possible service to our clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Loading and unloading our delivery vehicles in a safe and compliant manner. - Decontamination and cleaning of medical devices and equipment. - Ensuring that ‘goods in and out’ are accounted for utilising the barcode system scanners. - Pick and quality assure that day’s delivery workload. - Delivering service with empathy and care. Although this role may not be directly customer facing, you will be an integral member for the Medequip Team, and have a duty of care to our service users. - Working well independently and as part of a team. - Carrying out PAT testing and LOLER checking - Sometimes will be required to carry out general repair tasks withing your depot
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Warehouse and Cleaning Operative - Warwickshire
Medequip Assistive Technology Limited - Binley
from £26,569 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
As the Warehouse and Cleaning Operative for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will be pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the success of your depot. You will do this by ensuring that all tasks are undertaken and completed to the highest of standards, enabling the depot to deliver the highest possible service to our clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Loading and unloading our delivery vehicles in a safe and compliant manner. - Decontamination and cleaning of medical devices and equipment. - Ensuring that ‘goods in and out’ are accounted for utilising the barcode system scanners. - Pick and quality assure that day’s delivery workload. - Delivering service with empathy and care. Although this role may not be directly customer facing, you will be an integral member for the Medequip Team, and have a duty of care to our service users. - Working well independently and as part of a team. - Carrying out PAT testing and LOLER checking - Sometimes will be required to carry out general repair tasks withing your depot
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GXO Logistics Ltd - LS25 6JH
from £15.07 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Are you an experienced Class 2 driver looking for a change? Would you like to work for a market leading company with fantastic benefits? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! Here at GXO Logistics, we are looking for a full-time, permanent Class 2 Delivery Driver, to join our Cormar Carpets team in Sherburn, LS25 6JH. You’ll be working on a full time, permanent basis 50 hours per week Monday to Friday starting at 06:00. You will be responsible for multidrop deliveries to warehouses and stores. Pay, benefits and more: Paid £15.07 per hour £39,182 per annum Guaranteed 50 hours paid Monthly paid 20 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Workplace pension Access to our Hapi App platform, offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! Opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment What you’ll do on a typical day: Driving a Class 2 vehicle in full compliance with road traffic laws, vehicle regulations, and company procedures Multidrop deliveries to high street stores and warehouses, ensuring accurate handling, secure transportation, and timely delivery This is a physically demanding role, duties including lifting, loading, unloading, and handballing stock Provide excellent customer service while collecting and accurately recording product returns Complete vehicle safety checks, maintained tachograph records, reported defects, and always ensure vehicle and stock security What you need to succeed at GXO: A full UK driving licence with category Class 2 entitlement A valid Driver Qualification Card A valid Digital Tachograph Card No more than 6 current penalty points No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years Excellent Time management skills and comfortable in working to deadlines, excellent communication and customer service skills are essential We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
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Medequip Assistive Technology Limited - Telford
from £8.06 an hour
On-siteApprenticeshipPart time
As the Warehouse and Cleaning Apprentice for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will support the efficient operation of the warehouse, ensuring high standards of stock management, housekeeping and cleaning, whilst developing your skills through a recognised apprenticeship programme. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Working in the warehouse, decontamination area and in the depot workshop Working alongside the Workshop Engineers to gain knowledge and experience to undertake all aspects of the role. Occasionally accompanying Engineers on jobs in the field. Stock management Maintaining all areas of the warehouse, complying with the company’s health & safety policies Occasionally supporting visits to clients homes and assisting with installation, delivery/collection of equipment Liaising with the customer services team on site on product related queries or questions
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Medequip Assistive Technology Limited - Norwich
from £26,087 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
As the Specialist Engineer for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will be responsible for assessing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining a range of equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: • Assess, inspect, service, and repair equipment in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer specifications. • Diagnose faults and identify appropriate repair solutions in a timely and efficient manner. • Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise equipment downtime. • Receive, process, update, and confirm work orders using computer-based systems. • Install, deliver, service, and repair equipment at customer premises. • Maintain accurate service records, reports, and documentation. • Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. • Provide professional and courteous customer support, answering technical queries where required. • Work independently to manage assigned tasks and service visits. • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and other departments to ensure efficient service delivery. • Manage tools, equipment, and spare parts required for service and repair activities
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