Senior Care Assistant
Akari Care Limited - Newcastle
£14.25 to £15.25 an hour
PermanentFull time
Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents’ personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs. About you: A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach, Good communication and relationship building skills, Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, Warm, approachable, and engaging persona, Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. What is in it for you: A competitive salary Employer Pension contribution of 3%, Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes, We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it. Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid, 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays), Fully funded training and development, Support with personal development plans Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are: Personalised Kind Caring Trusted Community If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.
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Health Care Assistant
NHS Jobs - Ramsgate
£14.52 to £15.93 an hour
PermanentFull time
To work alongside members of the GP practices and PCMHS team to provide patient care (including health and social support) To undertake and record physical health checks including the following: Measurement of height and weight Measurement of blood pressure, temperature and pulse, pulse oximeter Venepuncture Blood glucose testing To recognise and observe changes in patients physical, mental health and behaviour which must be reported, recorded and acted on. To provide necessary support to people who use primary care services to help them maintain their physical and mental health and wellbeing. Work effectively and flexibly as part of a wider PCMHS team across East Kent. To be aware of and work to the principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA). Able to interact with patients and colleagues in a professional manner as well as create and maintain professional relationships with external organisations. To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs of the patient. Support patients to access appropriate professional support, and act as an advocate when required to clearly present the patients point of view to others. To provide support for patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries. To undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood sugars, weight and height and report results to the nurse in charge. Maintain clinical equipment efficiently and ensure servicing is undertaken. Ensure stock items are ordered and provided in the clinical areas. Follow Infection control standards. Follow Health and Safety standards. Appreciate the principles of Healthy Living and provide relevant health promotion literature/advice for patients. Keep up to date with mandatory training and updates to remain competent. Recognise potential areas of conflict, preventing where possible and reporting to senior members of staff if unable to resolve. Aware of safeguarding policies. Attends clinical supervision sessions and any appropriate meetings. Contribute new ideas to improve patient care. Able to drive with access to own transport and has a valid drivers licence. Able to travel in a timely manner and undertake work as a lone worker, where necessary. Screening: Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI, pulse oximeter, glucose monitoring Carry out holistic screening and checks using national assessment tools. Undertake venepuncture. Health Promotion: Makes basic assessment of needs of patients Provide nutritional advice on overweight, CHD, diabetes Measures and records BMI Understands patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle Offers lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate Able to provide advice on managing side effects of psychotropic medication eg; metabolic syndrome Infection Control: Apply infection control measures within the practice according to oval and national guidelines. This includes:- Universal hygiene precautions The collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures and health and safety measures General Duties To work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues across Invicta Health, building and maintaining relationships. To contribute to the development of services, including processes, templates and principles. To ensure that strict confidentiality is observed at all times, especially when dealing with personal information. To take part in any statutory and mandatory training or other training and development programmes as requested. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager. Due to the changing nature of Invicta Health, job descriptions will evolve and are therefore subject to periodic review. Full terms and conditions of employment will be issued if an offer of employment is made.
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Male Care Worker
Mi Life Care Services - Leicester
£12.82 to £13.30 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
- Full & Part Time Work Available - Flexible Working Hours Offered - Various Day & Night Shifts also Available - No Experience Required - Free full training provided - Competitive Pay Rates - Driving Preferred, but not essential! - Own bicycle required if not a car driver - Excellent career progression opportunities also offered!
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Senior Care Assistant
Aria Care - Sauchie, Clackmannanshire
£13.95 to £13.95 an hour
PermanentFull time
About the Home Hillview Court, Alloa, FK10 3AQ. 48 Bedded, Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Senior Care Assistant SVQ Level 3 Healthcare required 38.5 hours per week - Alternate weekends required £13.95 per hour What will Care UK Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you. It would be great to hear from you!
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Care Officer Disabilities
Hull City Council - hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
£31,525 to £34,237 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Number of Vacancies: 9 Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Proposed Interview Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 Hours of Work: 37 Hiring Manager: Laith Burnett Contact Number: 07710 129390 Job Description Summary: We have Full Time and Part Time Posts available - Full Time 148 hours per month, part time 74 hours per month. Hours will exceed 20 hours per week due to the rota. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Charlie Martin on 07710 129 390 or at charlie.martin@hullcc.gov.uk This role is not available for Visa Sponsorship, therefore is only open to applicants with the Right To Work in the UK. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 16 November 2026, subject to change. Are you playful and accepting, can you show curiosity and empathy? If you can then you have something really special to offer our Children living in Children’s Homes. If trauma brings resilience, then our Children are superheroes - they deserve the best; the best homes, the best help, the best opportunities, and children tell us over and over again, it’s the staff that matter. We believe that we need the right people, with the right commitment, skills, tenacity, imagination, and energy in order to offer the best to our children. To do this you will be offered high quality support, training, guidance, and development and be part of a motivated and ambitious team. Hull City Council has been on a journey of improvement and has become a leading provider of Children's Homes. We are committed to developing nurturing, high quality homes where children can thrive and achieve their next steps. If you want to be part of Hull's journey and make a real difference to children, now is great time to join. We are recruiting to full time and part time positions within our Disability Children Homes. This will require personal care, moving and handling, help with aspects of high levels of supervision and support. Working with Children with a Disability is very rewarding, can be challenging and offers high support and care to children with complex health needs and disabilities which are varied across our homes. About you: We require all Care Officers to have: • A level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or the ability to complete this within two years of appointment • Experience working with vulnerable adults or children in a safeguarding or care setting • A strong motivation to work with Children and Young People with disabilities and complex health needs and ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships • An ability to work within relevant framework when assessing situations in order to make decisions and recommendations. ROLE AND PURPOSE: To provide a range of support to children and young people who are unable to live within their own family and require short term or long term residential care. To provide a safe and stimulating environment, ensuring high quality provision and maximising life chances of children looked after. In line with relevant legislation and corporate parenting levels of responsibility. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. Within the context of individual care plans or instructions from the Line Manager to assess the needs of children in need and children looked after in order to provide care which is responsive to their individual needs. 2. Statutory Obligations – As per statutory requirements as specified in the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. 3. To use systemic practices to prepare, implement and review effective programmes for individual children and families/carers to ensure that their needs for development and/or independence are met. Work in partnership to assess needs and in consultation with Senior Care Officers, Children’s Home Manager, Social Workers and other Managers, plan appropriate packages of support. 4. Under delegation/supervision assume responsibility for specific issues i.e. for the health and safety of colleagues and children by identifying areas for improvement and responding to deficiencies in the workplace to ensure a safe working environment or for Quality Assurance to enhance the performance and effectiveness of service delivery. With a requirement to have the ability to stay calm when faced with confrontational situations. 5. Acts as a nominated ‘Shift Leader’ as required responding to the need of the service. 6. Provides an efficient and responsive service to children for their admission into and discharge from residential care to ensure their needs are met during these transition periods. 7. Assist children with a range of tasks including primary care and, where necessary, carries out tasks on their behalf whilst at the same time promoting independence within individual’s capabilities. 8. Acts as a designated worker in respect of individual children, including attending meetings/case conferences and dispensing medication as required, to ensure their safety, well being and quality of life. 9. Contributes to an efficient administrative system by preparing information for the Children’s Home Manager and quality assurance systems to ensure effective communication. Provides accurate reports and where appropriate, assessments to inform packages of support and care with special consideration to the transition period of admission and discharge. 10. Participates in budgetary tasks i.e. pocket money, purchasing of groceries, clothing, stationery etc, to ensure value for money within budget provisions. 11. Assist children to deal with complex needs or particular vulnerabilities to ensure their physical and emotional well being which will include implementing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques. 12. To work and liaise with voluntary services, statutory organisations and colleagues within other parts of the Local Authority with the focus of providing up to date knowledge and working practices for intervention and service delivery to children in need and their families. 13. Works flexibly to meet the assessed needs of children and their families, by offering support to families and carers, sometimes in their own homes. Assist in providing day care and outreach as required, and work in partnership with schools and alternative educational provision to support and maintain an educational placement. 14. Refers to Line Management upon any concerns, suspicion, evidence or allegation in relation to child protection in accordance with the Safeguarding Board guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of the children. 15. To be aware of and participate in own personal development by attending and contributing to supervision sessions, training courses and other departmental forums. To keep abreast of development with the profession. 16. In the absence of a Senior Care Officer, makes decisions relating to the safeguarding and care of children as well as responding to the needs of families and staff on duty. 17. Under supervision uses professional judgement to determine the needs of children balanced against risk to children and staff. 18. Under supervision, makes day to day decisions around the implementation of policy and procedures of the Department. 19. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate HS policy. GENERAL: The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility. The postholder must be flexible to ensure the operational needs of the Council are met. This includes the undertaking of duties of a similar nature and responsibility as and when required, throughout the various work places in the Council. NC3698.Care Officer Compensation Grades: GRADES 6 SS+ 2 INC Pay Ranges: £31,525.00 - £34,237.00 Job Classifications: 3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 5- Enhanced Childrens Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), Post Fulfilling Statutory Duty - (Statutory Post), Yes - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement) Benefits of Working of Hull City Council: - A competitive salary - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods - Supportive and forward-thinking culture - Great career development opportunities Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
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Male Care Workers
Mi Life Care Services - Leicester
£12.82 to £13.30 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
- Full & Part Time Work Available - Flexible Working Hours Offered - Various Day & Night Shifts also Available - No Experience Required - Free full training provided - Competitive Pay Rates - Driving Preferred, but not essential! - Own bicycle required if not a car driver - Excellent career progression opportunities also offered!
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Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust - Sunderland
from £14.60 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Reference: SUN17182MB8 Location: Sunderland SR3, North East About the Employer: About the employer I am both the employer and mother of my son who has been allocated direct payments to enable him to access social opportunities. My son is diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), a severe learning disability, Idiopathic, Hydronephrotic Right Kidney Dilated Collection System on both sides, Right Convergent Squint and amblyopia. My son can communicate but this is extremely limited due to his understanding and how he picks up and processes what others say. He is familiar with PEC cards and requires a great deal of preparation in advance of any activity. Regular prompts and repetition when giving information or instructions are necessary, so he is able to understand what is required of him or where he will be going. My son has a very limited diet and is particular about what he will and won’t eat, so meals and snacks will be planned. We are seeking to recruit an experienced PA who has knowledge and understanding of the traits associated with his disabilities. Someone with a calm nature who can be firm, have good clear communication skills, as. consistency is essential when supporting him. I am looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to assist in the provision of 1-1 support, to meet my son’s assessed needs by Together for Children, providing him with the opportunity to access social activities in the community with someone other than a family member and provide us a break from our caring role. My son is extremely vulnerable and requires prompt and support with his personal care: toileting and dressing if the activity is going swimming. My son is extremely sensory led. He has been known to self-harm or hurt himself when triggered by something he is unable to control. His behaviour is unpredictable and there is no noticeable build up or warning signs for the times this may occur, so the PA must always be vigilant. The PA will be required to support and assist in managing the behaviours he displays. My son is physically active and enjoys the outdoors, he likes long walks, seeing pylons, going to trampoline parks, soft plays if accessible to him and really enjoy swimming. Summary of duties I am looking for a personal assistant to provide my son with the opportunity of independence, expand his social support network and enable him to access social opportunities with someone other than a family member The PA will be required to support him when out and always provide close supervision to keep him and those around him safe. Careful planning of activities in advance and preparation is required, so he understands where he will be going and what he might be doing. Activities may include: • Going out for walks • Going to the beach • Going to Penshaw Monument • Going swimming • Going to trampoline parks • Providing personal care Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Vision • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), a severe learning disability, Idiopathic, Hydronephrotic Right Kidney Dilated Collection System on both sides, Right Convergent Squint and amblyopia Other relevant information About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed. • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities. • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities. • Promote and encourage friendships and independence. • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship. The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required. You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered). Transport Requirement Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
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Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust - Birmingham, Birmingham
from £12.80 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved. To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your application or CV to parecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: BRM17769NF2 to your email if submitting via email). Please note that by submitting your CV you are confirming that you have read and understand the terms of the privacy policy. (http://penderelstrust.org.uk/paPrivacy.php) About the Employer Looking for a kind, patient, and reliable personal assistant/carer to support a 32-year-old woman with autism and learning difficulties to enjoy activities and build independence within the community. She enjoys getting out and about and particularly likes going to the cinema, shopping, meals out and going to the gym. The role will involve providing 2:1 support when out in the community, helping her to feel safe, supported and confident while enjoying the activities she loves. Hours will be Tuesdays 10.00am-3.00pm, some flexibility around the hours maybe possible. Car driver preferred but not essential. Employer Disability and Health Conditions: • Cognitive / Learning The employer's hobbies and interests: • Shopping • Gym • Cinema About the Role Duties and Responsibilities: • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities. • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities. • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities. • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship. The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required. You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
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Ambulance Care Assistant
HTG-UK - Ipswich
from £13 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Exciting opportunities available for Ambulance Care Assistants to join our team in Ipswich Who Are We? At Health Transportation Group UK (HTG-UK), we are one of the UK’s leading providers of Non-Emergency Patient Transport, supporting thousands of vulnerable patients across the UK. We proudly serve the NHS, completing over 800,000 essential journeys every year. We deliver services across a growing number of NHS contracts, including North East Lincolnshire, Mid and South Essex, Dorset, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, Norfolk & Waveney, and Suffolk and North East Essex. With 22 operational bases and a dedicated team of over 1,200 passionate professionals, we provide safe, caring, and high-quality transport services nationwide. What Can You Expect? You would be joining us in the role of Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA), delivering a vital service to our patients. Being a ACA is so much more than just driving. Its about providing safe, reliable and friendly transport to vulnerable patients who need it the most. Its a role that requires patience, empathy and resilience as, whilst the role is incredibly rewarding, it can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you're someone who thrives on connection, takes pride in doing things properly, and wants to be part of a team that lives our values, particularly Care, Respect and Social Value, wed love to hear from you. Summary Of Main Duties Include: Patient Transport & Care - Safely drive patients to and from healthcare appointments while providing reassurance, support, and compassionate care throughout their journey. Assisting with Mobility - Helping patients with mobility needs, including safe lifting, use of specialist equipment, and transferring patients to and from vehicles or their homes. Communication & Compassion - Communicating clearly and kindly with patients, families, and healthcare staff, maintaining dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality at all times. Vehicle Checks & Basic Administration- Carrying out daily vehicle checks, keeping all equipment clean and ready in line with Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and ensuring that any incidents and/or journey details are accurately recorded as required. What's In It For You? Market Leading Pay - £13 per hour with increased rates for agreed overtime Contractual Sick Pay - after 12 months service Employee Assistance Programme - delivered by the UKs #1 EAP service- Health Assured Increased Holiday Allowance - after years of service Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for each friend you bring on board Fully Funded Training and Uniform Kick off your role with two weeks of training, enjoy ongoing mentorship, and receive a full uniform Pension Scheme Opportunities to Grow and Develop Engaging Workplace Culture - with regular company updates and employee of the month Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment Patient safety is our priority. To uphold this commitment, we ensure all new team members undergo a thorough onboarding process and are successful in the following checks: Enhanced DBS Check (conducted during onboarding if successful) Right to Work in the UK Full UK Manual Driving Licence Satisfactory Employment and Character References A Satisfactory Medical Assessment Successful candidates will also need to successfully complete a two-week mandatory training course on commencement of employment. Equal Opportunities The Companys Equal Opportunities policy affirms our commitment to ensure that no patient, employee or job applicant faces discrimination - whether directly or indirectly based on gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, responsibility for dependants, disability, religion, belief, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, trade union activity, social background, health status, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown as justifiable. Safeguarding The organisation takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing domestic violence very seriously and therefore all employees at HTG-UK are expected to: Attend mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults Ensure they are familiar with their and the organisations requirements under relevant legislation Adhere to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, and professional codes Report any concerns to the appropriate authority Maintaining professional boundaries as a Person in a Position of Trust (PiPoT)
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Care Assistant NIGHTS
Harbour Healthcare Ltd
£13.27 to £13.27 an hour
PermanentFull time
🌟 Care Assistant – NIGHTS- More Than a Job, It’s a Calling 🌟 Location: Harbour View Lodge Whitehaven CA28 6HA Pay: £13.27 per hour Hours: 33 WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP AT THIS HOME 💙 Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea? 💬 Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone’s whole day? 🚗 Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist? If you said YES… we want to meet you. 👩⚕️ What You’ll Be Doing No two days are the same — and that’s the beauty of it. You’ll be: ✨ Supporting people with daily routines ✨ Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect) ✨ Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments ✨ Providing companionship and emotional support ✨ Being the reason someone smiles today This isn’t just care work. It’s life-changing work. 🌈 What We’re Looking For You don’t need years of experience — you need the right heart. We’d love you to have: ✔️ Kindness that can’t be taught ✔️ Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility ✔️ Good communication skills ✔️ A willingness to learn (full training provided!) ✔️ A driving licence (if required for community role) Care experience is great — but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill. 🎁 What You’ll Get Because caring for others means we care for you too. 💷 Competitive pay 📚 Full paid training & development opportunities 🏆 Career progression pathways 💙 Supportive, friendly team culture 🎉 Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events 🕒 Flexible shifts that fit around your life 🌍 Why Work in Care in 2026? In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes — and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow. This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart. 🚀 Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and start a role where every shift matters. Be someone’s reason to feel safe, valued and heard. #INDMP
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