Female Personal Assistant DP6353
Independent Lives - Crawley
from £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Female Personal Assistant Ref: DP6353 Location: Crawley Details This role is to support a Child The candidate should be a woman* Drivers licence required: Yes Hours per week: 1.5 hours - Monday to Friday - 03:30pm – 5:00pm (Flexible on time) Hourly pay rate: £12.71 per hour - Our daughter is a bubbly 14-year-old who loves her pets and enjoys reading, arts and crafts, baking and music. She is mobility impaired and a wheelchair user due to cerebral palsy. Although she can be shy at first, she will soon warm up to the right individual and become very fond of them. We are looking for an energetic, caring and motivated individual to support her after school. The role will include meeting her from the school bus, assisting her safely when getting off the bus, and making sure she has something to eat and drink when she gets home. This is a rewarding role for the right applicant. Training will be provided, and one of us will always be available to supervise and support our staff. - Duties include: - Medication prompting/administering - Personal grooming - Eating and drinking assistance - Other relevant duties as required - Bathroom assistance - Preparing drinks and snacks - Use of medical equipment ie: stairlift, sara steady and Mo lift and occasionally hoisting Candidate qualities: - Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality - Reliable with good timekeeping - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills - Honest and cheerful - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours 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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check. 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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Healthcare Support Worker | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust - Maidstone
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Support Worker to join our established multi professional team working for Kent & Medway Mental Health Trust based on the Priority House site. The role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission. You will need to be committed to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a prerequisite. You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self-development and training. • Consistently delivering a patient-focused service, which promotes optimum independence. • Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing, or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public, or other external contacts. • Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers. • Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting involvement in therapeutic activity. • Giving physical health care and physical health checks as required or instructed, documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (NEWS2), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge. • Undertaking day-to-day tasks as allocated by the Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that’s working well together. Take a look at our Healthcare Assistant Video Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Band 4 Associate Practitioner (Microbiology)
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - Romford
£33,262 - £36,027 Per Annum Inclusive
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-motivated and reliable person to join our friendly team in the Microbiology department at BHR University Hospitals Trust. The department is based on two sites; Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes. The King George Hospital site is the current primary work base, however working at the Queen’s Hospital site will be required. You should have a science-based foundation degree, preferably Biomedical Science, or equivalent qualification. You will be computer literate, have the ability to follow procedures, have good written/verbal communication skills and an enthusiasm for learning. The post holder will receive formal training within the Trust as well as within the Microbiology Department. Performance will be assessed regularly by an appraisal system and laboratory-based competence assessment. The post holder will work in all areas of the laboratory on a rotational basis, including the bacteriology sections based at Queens Hospital. The position requires staff to work flexible hours during the week as well as at weekends and bank holidays, providing a seven-day working week service. We are a very busy department and require staff to work as a team to allow us to efficiently process the daily workload The post holder will rotate through sections of Microbiology, working in a team to perform complex analytical investigations on patient samples in order to provide a quality and timely diagnostic and monitoring service essential for patient care. Although not UK registered, the post holder will hold relevant qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science or Technology, but will not take responsibility for validating or authorising patient results. We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Band 6 Specialised Dietitian - Critical Care
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - Romford
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 dietitian to work in Critical Care. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills, to work as an integral member of this team. You will share this commitment to work in Critical Care and demonstrate our Trust PRIDE values. As a integrated member of the critical care MDT, you will be responsible for providing highly specialist nutritional assessment and nutritional care planning for patients within critical care. Experience of complex nutritional support and gastro-intestinal surgery is essential. You will be working as a dedicated Dietitian within the Critical Care Team, providing expert assessment, monitoring and support for patients requiring nutritional intervention by using evidence based practice and conforming to national and international guidelines. Supported by our Lead Critical Care Dietitian and Lead Nurse, you will be actively involved in the review, design and implementation of audit and research that will directly impact patient care practices. The post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development due to the complexity of the clinical caseload and AHP strategy for the development and extension of AHP services and roles. To work as a dedicated Dietitian within the Critical Care Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing specialist, evidence based nutritional assessment, monitoring and support for patients requiring nutritional intervention by using evidence based practice and conforming to best practice guidelines. To manage a caseload within Critical Care; dealing with patients of varying degrees of nutritional complexity, without direct supervision and whilst exercising a large degree of autonomy. The post-holder will participate in the development and provision of teaching programmes and support education strategies and initiatives for health care professionals within the Critical Care MDT to raise the standards of care in the provision of adequate nutrition for critically ill patients. Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams, and highly developed skills in communicating with patients, carers, and other service users is essential. To contribute to the Trust clinical governance programme by participating in audits and research, development and implementation of evidence based guidelines/protocols/policies and continuing professional development. We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Live-in female PA – urgently required DP4836d
Independent Lives - Lancing
from £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Live-in female PA – urgently required from the 29th of June Ref: DP4836d Location: Lancing Details This role is to support a Woman The candidate should be a woman* Drivers licence required: Yes Hours per week: 100 hours on a working week and £50.00 per night. (1 week out of 4 live in) Additional hours may be available when needed Hourly pay rate: £12.71 - I am a young, friendly woman looking for a female live-in personal assistant to work 1 week out of every 4 weeks - urgently required. I have cerebral palsy and epilepsy and am physically unable to carry out most tasks but am passionate about my rights to live my life the way I choose and want full control over my independence. Sometimes I use an app called Go Talk when I struggle to talk. Assistance is required with all aspects of my daily life, including personal care, administration, some domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, and accompanying me to medical appointments and social activities. I also attend church on Sundays, so you would be required to accompany me, but you will not be expected to participate in the service - just to be on hand when assistance is required. I enjoy swimming also, so someone who would do that with me would be great! I need someone with good IT skills, who can use programs such as Word and Excel to help me with my household and employer paperwork. I have a busy social life and am looking for a friendly, patient, outgoing carer who can support me to maintain my independence, who can learn to recognise when I need help and be responsive to my needs. I have two PAs who work three week out of four. I would like another PA to work the remaining one week out of four. Christmas Day, New Years Day and Bank Holidays will be required if during the week. I am also looking for someone who has a full UK driving license as you will need to drive my WAV (manual) and be over the age of 21 for insurance purposes. Each day you will have a 2 hour unpaid break which is given in the morning (excluding handover days). - Duties include: - Medication prompting/administering - Personal grooming - Eating and drinking assistance - Moving and handling - Clinical tasks - Other relevant duties as required - Administration - Housekeeping - Shopping - Cooking - Transportation - Companionship - Gardening - Dressing / undressing - Bathroom assistance - You will need to support me with chest physiotherapy exercises and other physiotherapy daily; training will be provided. - Support using the Aerobika Breathing Aid- training will be provided-I am sometimes unable to clear my lungs of phlegm which I find alarming, and this can change my tone of voice at these times. To me it comes across as if I am speaking normally so no offence intended. - Catheter care - I have a suprapubic catheter. Training will be provided on this. - Transportation to and from college plus assistance while there, twice weekly. - Other relevant duties as required, including emptying litter tray and feeding the cats. Candidate qualities: - Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality - 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 - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety - Must have a full UK manual driving license : As this position involves you driving my car (a manual), I am restricted to employing people who are aged 21 years or over due to insurance rules. - Comfortable with cats Must have or be willing to have: - Catheter training - Nebuliser training - Chest Physio training Additional requirements Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission 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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Community Nurse | City Health Care Partnership CIC
City Health Care Partnership CIC - Willerby
£32,073 - £39,043 pa/pr
PermanentFull time
You’ll support people in their own homes through skilled nursing care, helping them maintain their health, independence and well being. As part of a supportive District Nursing team, you will deliver high-quality care to people with a wide range of health needs. You will work closely with patients, families, carers and partner organisations to ensure care is safe, effective and tailored to individual needs. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference every day while developing your clinical skills in a community setting. What you’ll do: • Carry out holistic assessments and develop person-centred care plans • Deliver nursing care and treatment safely within your scope of practice • Work with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate and improve patient care • Maintain accurate patient records and report clinical concerns appropriately • Support patients and carers with information, guidance and health education What we’re looking for: • Registered Nurse qualification with current professional registration • Understanding of community nursing and evidence-based practice • Experience working in a healthcare environment and as part of a team • Strong communication skills, including discussing sensitive information • Basic IT skills and a commitment to learning and professional development • Ability to travel between patient visits and work flexibly to meet service needs We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a fair, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive. CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information, please click on the ‘CHCP Perks and Rewards’ link. Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job for more information. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Personal Assistant ES3078
Independent Lives - Hastings
from £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Assistant Ref: ES3078 Location: Hastings Details This role is to support a Woman Drivers licence required: Yes Own vehicle needed: Yes Employment status: Employed Hours per week: 7 hours a week Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 1.30pm Hourly pay rate: £12.71 per hour - I am looking for a friendly, reliable and practical Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day life. I’m a very social and creative person who loves arts and crafts, music, nature, learning about different cultures and raising butterflies. The role includes domestic tasks, social support, accompanying me to appointments and activities, and helping me stay independent. You may also need to supervise me while I bathe during working hours, simply being available in case of an accident — this does not involve personal care. I have multiple chronic conditions and a compromised immune system, so flexibility is important as I may occasionally need to attend last-minute health appointments. A vehicle is essential for this role. - Duties include: - Other relevant duties as required - Administration - Housekeeping - Shopping - Cooking - Companionship Candidate qualities: - Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality - Reliable with good timekeeping - Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills - Honest and cheerful - Creative - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety 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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check. 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.
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Sleep Nurse Associate | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Swindon
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
ContractFull time
This is a fixed term maternity cover for 12 months - ending September 2027. We are seeking a Band 4 Sleep Nurse Associate to join our team within the Great Western Hospital to cover maternity leave for one year. Please note, you must hold current NMCNursing Associate registration. You will be required to work across three site, GWH, West Swindon and Moredon Medical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge within the Sleep Service. The Sleep Nurse Associate will work under the direction of the Sleep Specialist Nurses, providing specialist nursing care, support, education and advice to patients, their carer and other health care professionals regarding management of their condition. 1. With oversight prepare and set up new patients on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). This involves patient assessment, explanation of Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and CPAP therapy, mask fitting, trial of CPAP equipment and downloading compliance data. 2. With oversight prepare and assist in the setup of new patients up on Non-invasive ventilation, this also includes explanation into therapy, mask fitting and trial of NIV equipment and downloading Compliance data and taking appropriate action as necessary. 3. To deal with clinical queries from new and long-term CPAP and NIV users over the telephone and by email. 4. To provide Home sleep studies and oximetry on an outpatient basis. 5. To Ensure simple fault remedy, cleaning, and maintenance of recording equipment within the service. 6. To Download home sleep monitoring equipment and ensure cleaned and ready for next patient. We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. 7. To be able to prepare and set up the sleep recording equipment in the inpatient sleep room. 8. To attend and assist in sleep reporting sessions with the consultant in the absence of the band 6 or 7. 9. Assess patient’s compliance with treatment and utilise techniques to improve their compliance thus maximising effectiveness of therapy. 10. Maintaining patient records and data bases. 11. Provide professional and specialist Knowledge, advice, and training to medical and nursing staff where appropriate on management of patients requiring CPAP or Non-invasive ventilation. 12. Inpatient visits for patients requiring NIV or mask issues. 13. Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload under appropriate direction. Please see attached JD for full responsibilities This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Group Weddings & Events Assistant
The Devonshire Group - Skipton
£12.81 per hour
PermanentPart time
Job Advert Group Weddings & Events Assistant – The Devonshire Arms Hotel, Bolton Abbey We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Group Weddings & Events Assistant to join our Events Team at The Devonshire Arms Hotel, Bolton Abbey. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the planning and delivery of memorable weddings, conferences, and events while providing exceptional customer service. Key Responsibilities - Support the administration and coordination of weddings, conferences, and events. - Communicate effectively with customers and internal departments to ensure events run smoothly. - Prepare and maintain accurate event documentation and records. - Assist with weekly function sheets and event communications. - Deliver excellent customer care throughout the booking and event process. - Support the operational delivery of events when required. What We're Looking For - Previous customer service experience. - Excellent communication and organisational skills. - Strong attention to detail and confidence using Microsoft Office. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - A positive, proactive, and professional approach. What we offer We offer a range of benefits including a wellbeing calendar of events, an onsite gym and pool, and an Estate Pass providing free access to the Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estate for you and your guests, plus discounts across Devonshire Group hotels, shops and restaurants. Details of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/ Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.
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Senior Building Surveyor - Housing Resources team
Bracknell Forest Council - Bracknell, Berkshire
£51,523 to £56,930 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Are you looking for a role where your building surveying expertise can make a real difference to people’s lives? At Bracknell Forest Council, you will help provide safe, compliant and well-maintained temporary accommodation for residents who need support most. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office or on site locally three days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
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