Senior Care Assistant
NHS Jobs - Dorchester
from £13.46 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Cheriton Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. What we offer: £13.46 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) Various shift patterns available (Full time, part time and bank contracts) Alternate weekends required Day shifts and night shifts currently available A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities Your role: Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence Administer medication safely and accurately Contribute to and review care plans Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day. If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today! For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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Field Care Supervisor
Springvilla Care Limited - Lewisham
Field-basedPermanentPart time
PART-TIME FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR Springvilla Care Limited Supporting Independent Lives Location: Lewisham, London Position: Part-time Working environment: Community-based domiciliary care Are you passionate about delivering outstanding care? Springvilla Care Limited is looking for a caring, organised and proactive Field Care Supervisor to join our team. This is an important role for someone who understands that high-quality care starts with knowing the people we support, listening to their needs and ensuring our care workers deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care. You will work in the community, visiting service users in their own homes, supporting care workers and helping ensure that care plans, risk assessments and agreed standards are followed. The role will also include some on-call duties, providing support when urgent issues arise outside normal office hours. Your key responsibilities Assessments and care planning Carry out assessments of service users’ needs, preferences and circumstances. Develop and review person-centred care plans and risk assessments. Ensure documentation reflects people's current needs and agreed support arrangements. Identify changes in needs and arrange appropriate reviews or escalation. Field supervision and quality monitoring Carry out spot checks and monitor the quality of care delivered in service users’ homes. Check that care workers follow care plans, risk assessments and Springvilla procedures. Provide guidance, support and constructive feedback to care workers. Identify training needs and report poor practice or areas requiring improvement. Obtain feedback from service users and review their experience of care. Care quality and safeguarding Recognise and report safeguarding concerns, incidents, accidents and changes in wellbeing. Promote safe practice, including infection prevention, moving and handling and medication procedures where applicable. Ensure concerns are recorded accurately and escalated without delay. Support follow-up actions to maintain safe, effective care. On-call duties and out-of-hours support Participate in on-call duties as required by Springvilla's arrangements. Respond to calls from care workers and provide guidance when urgent issues arise. Help manage missed or failed visits, cancellations, refusals of care, staffing difficulties and service-user welfare concerns. Take appropriate action within your authority and escalate emergencies or serious concerns. Record actions and outcomes accurately and complete handovers where follow-up is required. Follow Springvilla's Out-of-Hours Policy and Procedure. Communication and administration Maintain accurate records of assessments, reviews, spot checks, incidents and follow-up actions. Communicate effectively with the Registered Manager, Care Coordinator, care workers and relevant professionals. Share information appropriately to support continuity of care. What we offer A part-time opportunity within a community-based care service. A varied role combining field supervision, quality monitoring and out-of-hours support. Opportunities to develop supervisory and professional skills. The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to service users and care workers. Ready to join Springvilla? If you are passionate about helping people live safely and independently at home, we would love to hear from you. Apply by email: gailconlon@springvillacare.co.uk Please send your CV and a brief covering message outlining your relevant experience and availability. Important: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Springvilla Care Limited is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Successful applicants will be subject to the required recruitment checks, including references, right-to-work verification and an appropriate DBS check. SPRINGVILLA CARE LIMITED Supporting Independent Lives Every person matters. Every visit matters. Every act of care counts.
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Home Care Worker
Springvilla Care Limited - Lewisham
Field-basedPermanentPart time
CARE WORKERS WANTED Make a difference. Support independence. Change lives. SPRINGVILLA CARE LIMITED Supporting Independent Lives 📍 Locations: Brent & Lewisham, London 🕒 Opportunities: Full-time and part-time 🏡 Work setting: Providing care in people's own homes Could you make a difference to someone's day? At Springvilla Care, we believe that good care is about more than completing tasks. It's about kindness, compassion, dignity and helping people live as independently as possible in the comfort of their own homes. We are looking for caring, reliable and dedicated individuals to join our team. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking for a rewarding new career, we want to hear from people who have the right attitude and a genuine desire to help others. What will you be doing? As a Care Worker, you will support people with their daily lives by: Providing personal care and assistance with daily routines. Supporting washing, dressing and personal hygiene. Helping with mobility and everyday activities. Supporting meals, hydration and medication where required and authorised. Offering companionship and emotional support. Encouraging independence, choice and confidence. Following care plans and risk assessments. Recognising and reporting concerns or changes in a person's wellbeing. Maintaining accurate care records and respecting confidentiality. What makes a great Springvilla Care Worker? You will be someone who is: Caring and compassionate – you treat everyone with kindness and respect. Reliable and punctual – people depend on you. Patient and understanding – you recognise that everyone is different. A good communicator – you listen and communicate sensitively. Responsible and professional – you respect boundaries and confidentiality. Willing to learn – you are happy to complete training and develop your skills. Previous care experience is welcome, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important. What can you expect from Springvilla? Training and opportunities to develop your skills. Flexible working opportunities, subject to service requirements. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives. A role where dignity, respect and person-centred care matter. Important information Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Springvilla Care Limited is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Successful applicants will be subject to the required recruitment checks, including identity and right-to-work checks, references and an appropriate DBS check. READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a service that values dignity, compassion and independence, we would love to hear from you. Apply by email: gailconlon@springvillacare.co.uk Please send your CV and a short introduction telling us about yourself, your availability and whether you are interested in working in Brent or Lewisham. SPRINGVILLA CARE LIMITED Supporting Independent Lives Every visit matters. Every person matters. Every act of kindness counts.
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Night Care Assistant
NHS Jobs - Thurso
from £13.75 an hour
PermanentFull time
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
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Care Assistant - Nights
NHS Jobs - Wallsend
from £13.22 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: About the role and Akari Care Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives. Youll assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support. 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 hadnt guessed, our values are: Personalised Kind Caring Trusted CommunIty If you share our values then we would love to hear from you. About you Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team Good communication skills and able to build relationships Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Whats in it for you A competitive salary Employer pension contribution of 3% Flexible working hours and patterns Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Fully funded training and development An engaging community environment where everyone is respected Welfare and wellbeing support Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.
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Home Care Assistant
Kingsley Healthcare - Sudbury, Suffolk
from £15 an hour
PermanentFull time
About the role Full-time, part-time or bank, around Sudbury, Long Melford, Great Cornard and Acton. No experience needed! You will be visiting older people in their own homes, helping them stay independent and live the way they choose - and as one of the first in, you’ll grow with the branch. Pay and hours - £15.00 per hour - £22.50 an hour on bank holidays and £30.00 an hour on Christmas Day - 45p per mile on top of your hourly rate - Guaranteed weekly hours contract if you want security, or bank hours if you’d rather pick your shifts - Morning runs 6am - 2pm, evening runs 4pm - 10pm, or both - Weekdays with alternate weekends - built around your availability Reports to: Reports to: Care Coordinator/ Home Care Manager Key duties and responsibilities - Personal care: washing, dressing, meals and medication - Company, and a friendly check on how people are doing - Regular clients and regular rounds, so you get to know the people you support - A rota planned by your local coordinator, with a manager on call when you need one Skills and attributes - A full UK driving licence and your own car - our clients live across the area, so this one’s essential - The right to work in the UK (we’re not able to offer sponsorship for this role) - Patience, kindness and a calm head when things don’t go to plan - No care experience needed - we train you, and pay you while we do What will you gain? You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step. Supplementary information Kingsley Home Care is part of Kingsley Healthcare, a family-run group that has been looking after people since 1999. INDHP
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Home Care Assistant
Kingsley Healthcare - Lowestoft, Suffolk
from £14.50 an hour
PermanentFull time
About the role Full-time, part-time or bank, around Lowestoft, Pakefield, Oulton Broad , Kirkley and Carlton Colville, with alternate weekends. No experience needed! You will be visiting older people in their own homes, helping them stay independent and live the way they choose. Pay and hours - £14.50 per hour - £21.75 an hour on bank holidays and £29.00 an hour on Christmas Day - 45p per mile on top of your hourly rate - Guaranteed weekly hours contract if you want security, or bank hours if you’d rather pick your shifts - Morning runs 6am - 2pm, evening runs 4pm - 10pm, or both - Weekdays with alternate weekends - built around your availability Reports to: Care Coordinator/ Home Care Manager Key duties and responsibilities - Personal care: washing, dressing, meals and medication - Company, and a friendly check on how people are doing - Regular clients and regular rounds, so you get to know the people you support - A rota planned by your local coordinator, with a manager on call when you need one Skills and attributes - A full UK driving licence and your own car - our clients live across the area, so this one’s essential - The right to work in the UK (we’re not able to offer sponsorship for this role) - Patience, kindness and a calm head when things don’t go to plan - No care experience needed - we train you, and pay you while we do What will you gain? You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step. Supplementary information Kingsley Home Care is part of Kingsley Healthcare, a family-run group that has been looking after people since 1999. INDHP
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Home Care Assistant
Kingsley Healthcare - Aylsham, Norfolk
from £14.50 an hour
PermanentFull time
About the role Full-time, part-time or bank, around Aylsham, Blickling, Cawston and Marsham, with alternate weekends. No experience needed! You will be visiting older people in their own homes, helping them stay independent and live the way they choose - and as one of the first in, you’ll grow with the branch. Pay and hours - £14.50 per hour - guaranteed hours available - £21.75 an hour on bank holidays and £29.00 an hour on Christmas Day - 45p per mile on top of your hourly rate - Guaranteed weekly hours contract if you want security, or bank hours if you’d rather pick your shifts - Morning runs 6am - 2pm, evening runs 4pm - 10pm, or both - Weekdays with alternate weekends - built around your availability Reports to: Reports to: Care Coordinator/ Home Care Manager Key duties and responsibilities - Personal care: washing, dressing, meals and medication - Company, and a friendly check on how people are doing - Regular clients and regular rounds, so you get to know the people you support - A rota planned by your local coordinator, with a manager on call when you need one Skills and attributes - A full UK driving licence and your own car - our clients live across the area, so this one’s essential - The right to work in the UK (we’re not able to offer sponsorship for this role) - Patience, kindness and a calm head when things don’t go to plan - No care experience needed - we train you, and pay you while we do What will you gain? You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step. Supplementary information Kingsley Home Care is part of Kingsley Healthcare, a family-run group that has been looking after people since 1999. INDHP
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Home Care Assistant
Kingsley Healthcare - Weymouth, Dorset
from £15 an hour
PermanentFull time
About the role Our Weymouth branch opened this year and we’re building our first local care team. You’d be visiting older people in their own homes, helping them stay independent and live the way they choose - and as one of the first in, you’ll grow with the branch. Reports to: Care Coordinator/ Branch Manager Key duties and responsibilities - Personal care: washing, dressing, meals and medication - Company, and a friendly check on how people are doing - Regular clients and regular rounds, so you get to know the people you support - A rota planned by your local coordinator, with a manager on call when you need one Skills and attributes - A full UK driving licence and your own car - our clients live across the area, so this one’s essential - The right to work in the UK (we’re not able to offer sponsorship for this role) - Patience, kindness and a calm head when things don’t go to plan - No care experience needed - we train you, and pay you while we do What will you gain? You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step. Supplementary information Kingsley Home Care is part of Kingsley Healthcare, a family-run group that has been looking after people since 1999. INDHP
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Home Care Administrator
Kingsley Healthcare - Diss, Norfolk
from £28,000 a year
PermanentFull time
About the role We are currently seeking a dependable Administrator to join our Home Care Team, located in Diss, Suffolk. This role encompasses the oversight and support of various aspects of our Home Care operations, including administrative tasks, recruitment, and marketing of our services. As a Home Care Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the branch, offering essential administrative and managerial support. Success in this position hinges on possessing strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competence in prioritisation and possess the ability to work independently. They should be self-motivated and exhibit a high level of trustworthiness. Given the integral role this position plays in our growth plans, we are seeking an individual who is unafraid to challenge the status quo and actively contribute to the business's success across all levels. This role will incorporate on call responsibilities. Reports to: Branch Manager Key duties and responsibilities - General administration and management of various computer programmes (including record-keeping, data entry and filing. - Selling and marketing our services. As well as lead the marketing locally alongside the marketing team. - Manage correspondence and communication within the home care branch - Assist with audits to maintain necessary certifications and staff files. - Address concerns and feedback - Keep accurate records of resident data and financial transactions. Skills and attributes - Previous experience in a busy administrative role, ideally within health and social care, domiciliary care or another regulated sector - Excellent IT skills, including a proven working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to learn new systems quickly - Strong written and verbal communication skills with a clear and friendly telephone manner - Proven ability to handle requests and queries efficiently, politely and with discretion - Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload across several sites and work both independently and as part of a team - High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in record keeping and compliance documentation - Reliable, trustworthy and comfortable handling confidential information
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