Older Adult Home Treatment Practitioner | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - Rotherham
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are currently expanding our Home Treatment team to care for adults over the age of 65. We are looking for someone who has experience working with Older adults , and can be part of the development of our service by supporting others. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our busy team and has a passion and desire to work with individuals and families within the community delivering a caring and safe service. You will be joining a supportive and passionate team, who will support you through an induction , so that you can familiarise yourself with local provisions and services. The service is an alternative to hospital admission, as well as facilitating early discharge from the inpatient wards. The post will be within the Acute Directorate and the successful person will be required to demonstrate their confidence as a mental health practitioner with excellent and robust assessment and risk management skills and can manage complex situations and work well under pressure. The post will involve flexible duty rota covering Home Treatment Monday -Friday, with a possibility of working weekends in the future. There may be times when the role includes working with working age adults, dependant on caseload. This is an exciting time to work in Rotherham Urgent care services. We comprise of Crisis, Home Treatment and Hospital Liaison. We have strong links with the inpatient units, and the Locality teams. We also work closely with Partner agencies and third sector organisations to ensure we provide a comprehensive service to our community. There are exciting developments within the Home Treatment team, as we work towards accreditation. We are looking for passionate, reliable and progressive staff who work within a strengths and recovery based approach. Liaison with families and supporting their understanding of crisis management is an important part of the role. The post will require individuals to work alongside partner organisations, third sector and peer support services, transparency and openness is vital. You must have a qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or Social Worker. You must be registered with relevant governing bodies. Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
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Older Adult Home Treatment Practitioner | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - Rotherham
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are currently expanding our Home Treatment team to care for adults over the age of 65. We are looking for someone who has experience working with Older adults , and can be part of the development of our service by supporting others. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our busy team and has a passion and desire to work with individuals and families within the community delivering a caring and safe service. You will be joining a supportive and passionate team, who will support you through an induction , so that you can familiarise yourself with local provisions and services. The service is an alternative to hospital admission, as well as facilitating early discharge from the inpatient wards. The post will be within the Acute Directorate and the successful person will be required to demonstrate their confidence as a mental health practitioner with excellent and robust assessment and risk management skills and can manage complex situations and work well under pressure. The post will involve flexible duty rota covering Home Treatment Monday -Friday, with a possibility of working weekends in the future. There may be times when the role includes working with working age adults, dependant on caseload. This is an exciting time to work in Rotherham Urgent care services. We comprise of Crisis, Home Treatment and Hospital Liaison. We have strong links with the inpatient units, and the Locality teams. We also work closely with Partner agencies and third sector organisations to ensure we provide a comprehensive service to our community. There are exciting developments within the Home Treatment team, as we work towards accreditation. We are looking for passionate, reliable and progressive staff who work within a strengths and recovery based approach. Liaison with families and supporting their understanding of crisis management is an important part of the role. The post will require individuals to work alongside partner organisations, third sector and peer support services, transparency and openness is vital. You must have a qualifications in Mental Health Nursing or Social Worker. You must be registered with relevant governing bodies. Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026
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SLP Clinical Director – Adult Eating Disorders | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
Please note this position is advertised as an opportunity for either a Consultant Grade (4 PAs) or an Agenda for Change Grade (0.4 WTE Band 8c) to encompass the prospect of applications from differing professional backgrounds and has therefore been advertised in both Medical and AfC TRAC systems. The post is for 1-year secondment (opportunity for fixed term contract). Are you an experienced, passionate, and dynamic senior clinician looking to lead transformational change in Adult Eating Disorder (AED) services? We have an exciting opportunity within the South London Partnership AED Provider Collaborative for a Clinical Director to lead a high-impact programme that transforms AED services in South London, improving patient experience and outcomes. As the Clinical Director of the Adult Eating Disorders Provider Collaborative, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team leading the development of services as part of the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP). The Clinical Director will provide senior strategic clinical leadership to the AED Provider Collaborative, overseeing the clinical aspects of its development driving innovation and service development. Working alongside senior leaders, the Clinical Director will shape the future of south London AED services by: • Leading the development of an integrated AED pathway across community, day services, and inpatient care. • Addressing health inequalities and enhancing clinical delivery. • Ensuring service user and carer involvement in programme development. Applications are welcome from senior clinicians from all professional backgrounds. You should have: • A strong background in clinical leadership and service transformation. • Experience working collaboratively across organisations. • A passion for improving patient care and reducing health inequalities • The ability to establish new projects and initiatives effectively. The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP): The SLP is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, (Oxleas) South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, (SLaM), and South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) between them delivering mental health services to a population of more than three million people. The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience, and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients. Since its inception, the SLP has been a resilient and effective partnership that has improved patient experience, introduced innovation, and developed new services across the 12 boroughs of south London. Please refer to the job description and person spec for detailed information on main responsibilities. This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026
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Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Adult Learning Disabilities) | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - Stratford, London
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum pro rata Inc outer London HCAs
ContractPart time
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to provide12 months maternity coverhere at the Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities. We are a proactive, friendly adult LD team who cover the compact borough of Newham. We work mainly with people with severe-profound LD and provide dysphagia and communication assessments and interventions. We provide training and work closely with our MDT colleagues in the community. The position is available for 12 months from December 2026 until December 2027. This could be an opportunity for an experienced lead SLT or a developing SLT as we have support available from the Team Deputy Manager (who is an SLT) as well as strong links with other ELFT LD teams. Dysphagia experience is required for this post. To provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional development support for the team's band 6 Speech and Language Therapists and band 4 Therapy assistant. To provide expert advice and highly specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and their carers/families. Highly specialist assessment and advice on feeding / dysphagia and management of complex cases. To ensure that speech and language therapy input reflects current best practice and is evidence-based. To collate both quantitative and qualitative information regarding speech and language therapy referrals, interventions and outcomes and use this information to inform service development. To be actively involved in service development initiatives both within the LD team and in the wider context providing an expert speech and language therapy perspective. To promote integrated and collaborative working both within and across LD teams, ELFT and with external providers. To work closely with Deputy team Manager (SLT), Team Manager, other Lead Clinicians within the team; Primary and Secondary health services; social care teams, and other organisations that support people with learning disabilities. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Highly Specialist) BAND: 7 DEPARTMENT: Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities (NHLD) JOB SUMMARY To independently manage a highly complex caseload of adults with learning disabilities in the community with dysphagia and/or communication needs, leading on training for care staff, parents, health professionals and other outside agencies in the area of dysphagia/communication. To have a highly developed level of clinical expertise and specialist knowledge in working with people with learning disabilities, providing specialist input to clients with Learning Disabilities around total communication needs, and assessing, diagnosing and treating dysphagia. To lead the Speech and Language team within the Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities (NHLD), providing clinical and managerial supervision to junior staff. The post is part of the Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities. The post holder will be based within the Learning Disability Team, but will be required to consider a Newham wide approach and to work flexibly. Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical: To provide highly specialist Speech and Language therapy assessment and intervention around communication and dysphagia for clients with Learning Disabilities, supporting SLT and MDT colleagues around these clinical areas 1. Leadership: To lead the Speech and Language Therapy team (part of the wider NHLD) and develop the team in line with best practice Main Duties and Responsibilities Patient Care · To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) treatment, evaluate outcomes and make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases and write reports reflecting specialist knowledge. · To provide highly specialist advice to clients, carers, team members and others regarding management and care of patients/clients with dysphagia and communication. · To demonstrate good negotiating skills in case management of complex cases and in the management of conflict across a range of situations · To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. · To contribute to clinical teams both multidisciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around client needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan including attendance at case conferences, reviews and other meetings which are central to client care. · To provide a service which takes into account the needs of clients from a range of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Clinical · To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language therapy intervention and evaluate outcomes for individual clients with communication needs. · To write reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge of communication for people with learning disabilities including those with autism and/or behaviours that challenge · To demonstrate advanced clinical skills in the management of an in-depth knowledge of dysphagia and communicative skills of people with learning disabilities. · To manage and prioritise a highly complex clinical caseload independently. · To contribute to multidisciplinary team assessment according to the Newham health team for Adults with learning Disabilities (NHLD) clinical pathways. · To develop and evaluate training for carers and team members on SLT interventions in relation to communication and dysphagia. · To provide advice and support to clients and carers regarding dysphagia and communication difficulties. · To provide second opinions when requested by other colleagues. · To develop links for integrated working between agencies in conjunction with the professional and service managers. Administration · To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies. · Share information with others, observing data protection guidelines. · Complete departmental statistics and quality evaluation data as required by the SLT and wider NHLD team. Management · To lead the NHLD SLT team, providing clinical and managerial supervision to junior staff · To be aware of, adhere to and implement SLT and team plans and policies. · To contribute to development of interagency and extended multi-disciplinary team working with the professional manager as described in the SLT operational principles and policies. · To lead in the fields of communication and dysphagia and act as a resource other members of the SLT service. · To develop care protocols for specific clinical issues. · To advise Clinical service manager/Deputy team manager on issues of service delivery including shortfalls and service pressures by identifying, collating and providing service information reports. · To use specialist knowledge to inform service/policy developments as appropriate. Human Resources · Provide full SLT student placements. · Assist in recruitment, induction and supervision of staff. · Assist in providing support for students from other professional groups. · Explain the role of Speech and Language Therapist to visitors, students and volunteers. · When appropriate work with interpreters in order to ensure access to an equitable service for non-English speakers. Performance and Quality · To lead in Quality improvement projects relevant to Speech and language Therapy/the wider NHLD · To participate in developing innovations in areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness. · To take lead role in area of communication/dysphagia in collating departmental research and providing research data as required. · To provide leadership within the team around Communication and Dysphagia. · To monitor and evaluate own specialist service delivery and that of others in the specialism and provide progress reports in conjunction with manager. · To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries seeking advice where appropriate. Financial and Physical Resources · To monitor stock levels and request equipment as appropriate. · To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients. Job Description Agreement This job description is intended as a guide to the main duties of the post and is not intended to be a prescriptive document. Duties and base of work may change to meet the needs of the service or because of the introduction of new technology. This job description may be reviewed from time to time and changed, after consultation with the postholder.. PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist (Highly Specialist) BAND: 7 DEPARTMENT: Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities (NHLD) ATTRIBUTES CRITERIA ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE SELECTON METHOD (S/I/T) Education/ Qualification/ Training Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. Registered SLT with Health Care Professional Council Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist. Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master’s degree and/or equivalent, especially Dysphagia to Intermediate level/Language and Communication difficulties in people with severe learning disabilities Membership of specialist interest group and evidence of CPD to specialist level. Essential Essential Desirable Essential Essential S S I S/I S/I Experience Minimum 4 years relevant specialist SLT experience post registration In depth experience within specialist areas Experience of training carers and staff teams Essential Essential Essential S S/I I Knowledge and Skills Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. Demonstrate negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrate excellent analytical and reflection skills Demonstrate excellent presentation skills both written and verbal Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others Demonstrate prioritisation skills Demonstrate well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Demonstrates well developed skills in Dysphagia Demonstrate in depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to adults with Learning Disabilities Demonstrates well established knowledge of a range appropriate current specialist therapeutic interventions for communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities Demonstrate understanding of the principles of clinical; governance/audit Demonstrates knowledge of standards of record keeping Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential I I I S/I S/I I S/I S/I S/I I I I Other Demonstrates flexibility Demonstrates enthusiasm/honesty Demonstrates physically fit to meet the demands of the job Essential Essential Essential S/I S/I I S: Shortlisting I: Interview T: Test This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Personal Assistant for an adult woman P/T@ £12.21/hr in Leeds LS16 - FTE - £22.3k
UKCIL - Leeds
£12.21 to £12.21 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Assistant for an adult woman P/T@ £12.21/hr in Leeds LS16 - FTE - £22.3k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 626d2678 I am looking for someone who can offer support with cooking and baking, and with making decisions around food hygiene and timings. I also need someone to work alongside me to manage household tasks like recycling, managing the dishwasher and other kitchen tasks, keeping up with laundry washing, drying, ironing and putting away. I'd like support with motivation, and help to begin and complete tasks and to take appropriate breaks. I'd like help to get my house in a sufficient state of order for someone to be able to come in and do regular cleaning. I need someone to help me to know what needs keeping on top of and what jobs there are to do, and who is calm and able to go at my pace. I have moved house recently, and at the moment the kitchen and my bedroom are particularly difficult to manage - I need help getting things in the right room, and managing the boxes. I need someone who is positive and accepting about the LGBTQ community, is neurodivergent-affirming, and who has an Interest in discussing current topics. I like folk/traditional dancing and music, gardening, wildlife and cats. I like taking photographs and going for walks, for example in Goldenacre Park or on Otley Chevin. I can be very anxious, so I would like support in dealing with things that I'm worrying about, thinking about decisions I need to make or have made. I need support in finding other people who can support, like a driving instructor, accountant, tradespeople, and help with making phone calls. I am happy to have a support worker who is vegan or vegetarian, but they would need to be ok with being alongside me to cook meat and dairy products. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Domestic Care Support to remain independent Training Food Hygiene Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Care Assistant (Wellbeing Support Worker) (HOME CARE) - Mansfield Area
James Signature Care Limited - Remote
from £14.21 an hour
RemotePermanentPart time
At James Signature Care, we don’t just provide care — we deliver wellbeing. We are a values-driven domiciliary care provider committed to compassionate, dignified, and truly person-centred support that enables people to live safely, independently, and happily in their own homes. Our team are expected to live and breathe our ethos: ✔ Kindness ✔ Respect ✔ Professionalism ✔ Accountability ✔ Going the extra mile — always If you see care as more than tasks, and believe relationships, dignity, and wellbeing matter, we want to hear from you. The Role – Wellbeing Support Worker - 20HPW or Bank We are recruiting experienced carers to join our Wellbeing Support Team. This role provides flexible, zero-hours work to support: Annual leave cover Sickness cover Increased client demand This position will be reviewed regularly and may lead to a permanent or full-time role as our client base grows. You will support individuals in their own homes, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and emotional wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support Assist with personal care, daily living tasks, and mobility support Promote emotional wellbeing, companionship, and independence Support medication in line with training and care plans Follow individualised care plans, risk assessments, and guidance Maintain accurate records and communicate concerns appropriately Uphold safeguarding, dignity, and confidentiality at all times Essential Requirements ✔ Previous experience in care is essential ✔ Home care / domiciliary experience preferred ✔ A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care ✔ Reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills ✔ Ability to work independently in the community ✔ Right to work in the UK ❌❌ No sponsorship available for this role ❌❌ DBS Requirements Transferable Enhanced DBS preferred If a transferable DBS is not held, the applicant will be required to fund the cost of a new Enhanced DBS, which will be processed by James Signature Care. The DBS fee will be refunded upon successful completion of the probationary period .
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Care Assistant (Wellbeing Support Worker) (HOME CARE) - Louth, Lincolnshire
James Signature Care Limited - Remote
from £14.21 an hour
RemotePermanentPart time
At James Signature Care, we don’t just provide care — we deliver wellbeing. We are a values-driven domiciliary care provider committed to compassionate, dignified, and truly person-centred support that enables people to live safely, independently, and happily in their own homes. Our team are expected to live and breathe our ethos: ✔ Kindness ✔ Respect ✔ Professionalism ✔ Accountability ✔ Going the extra mile — always If you see care as more than tasks, and believe relationships, dignity, and wellbeing matter, we want to hear from you. The Role – Wellbeing Support Worker - 20HPW or Bank We are recruiting experienced carers to join our Wellbeing Support Team. This role provides flexible, zero-hours work to support: Annual leave cover Sickness cover Increased client demand This position will be reviewed regularly and may lead to a permanent or full-time role as our client base grows. You will support individuals in their own homes, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and emotional wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support Assist with personal care, daily living tasks, and mobility support Promote emotional wellbeing, companionship, and independence Support medication in line with training and care plans Follow individualised care plans, risk assessments, and guidance Maintain accurate records and communicate concerns appropriately Uphold safeguarding, dignity, and confidentiality at all times Essential Requirements ✔ Previous experience in care is essential ✔ Home care / domiciliary experience preferred ✔ A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care ✔ Reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills ✔ Ability to work independently in the community ✔ Right to work in the UK ❌❌ No sponsorship available for this role ❌❌ DBS Requirements Transferable Enhanced DBS preferred If a transferable DBS is not held, the applicant will be required to fund the cost of a new Enhanced DBS, which will be processed by James Signature Care. The DBS fee will be refunded upon successful completion of the probationary period .
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Experienced Male Care Worker – Palliative & End-of-Life Care – Leeds
Optimum Cares Services - Leeds
Field-basedContractPart time
Optimum Care (Nottm) Ltd is recruiting experienced male Care Workers to provide domiciliary palliative and end-of-life care to people in their own homes across Leeds. We are looking for compassionate, dependable and experienced carers who understand the particular needs of people who are seriously ill or approaching the end of life. The role includes providing person-centred personal care, washing and dressing, continence care, oral care, repositioning, mobility and moving-and-handling support, nutrition and hydration support, medication support within assessed competency, monitoring changes in condition and maintaining accurate care records. Care Workers will help maintain each person's comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life and provide calm and sensitive support to service users and their families. Workers must be able to recognise and promptly report changes such as pain, breathlessness, agitation, confusion, skin changes, reduced food or fluid intake or other signs of deterioration. You will work closely with senior staff, community nurses, GPs and other health and social-care professionals in accordance with the individual's care plan.
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Community Diabetes Health Care Assistant | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Leatherhead
£27,106 - £28,850 Per annum inclu fringe HCA
PermanentPart time
Surrey Downs Health and Care Diabetes Team have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our community team across Surrey Downs. It involves assisting to deliver effective care and supporting our patients with their Diabetes care providing expertise, educating patients and clinical staff with regards to Diabetes Technology. The Diabetes Community Team see patients within Clinic settings across 7 PCN’s. We offer excellent opportunities for training and development of both your skills. The team has very experienced Clinical Lead who will ensure that you have the necessary support for your personal development. The community Diabetes service works over a 5-day week 8.30am to 16.30pm Monday to Friday This post requires an interest in working within a community setting. You will be supported with a comprehensive induction and training as needed, to help you settle in, with the time and opportunity to get to know the people on our caseload, along with development opportunities. If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact us for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit. Role Summary To support the Diabetes Specialist Team in providing patient education. To ensure patients are receiving appropriate health screening and checks related to their diabetes management and promptly communicate any concerns to the Diabetes team. To be a contact for patients receiving care from SDHC Specialist Community Diabetes service. Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area • Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust • Surrey Council County Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. Principle Duties to include: COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT · To provide support to the patients to help them make informed decisions about their care. This support can be offered through face-to-face, telephone discussions, or by responding to email queries. · To provide individualised diabetes care tailored to patient needs and circumstances. · To provide diabetes education to patients, covering topics such as hypoglycaemia management, insulin initiation teaching and to completion of the Gold score questionnaire. · To ensure smooth running of the clinics by supporting clinicians in various duties, including blood pressure monitoring, weight measurement and blood glucose or ketone monitoring. · To support patients to download their glucometer data onto Diasend before their appointment time. · To liaise with patients regarding annual health checks to improve patient safety · To support diabetes team with health promotion and awareness events such as Insulin Safety Week, Hypo Awareness Week and World Diabetes Day. This will includes sourcing promotional materials, organising venues and stands, advertising the events and engaging with public. · To provide education to patients on how to use blood glucose and ketone meter. · To ensure education materials are accessible to patients. This may require liaising with company representatives for leaflets, study materials and demo kits. · To support the diabetes team in delivering Freestyle Libre and Bertie educational sessions. · To ensure diabetes stocks are up to date and to order any items that have run out from representatives. · To maintain folders for use in diabetes clinics containing relevant educational materials. · To establish and maintain effective communication with diabetes team and patients. · To maintain a professional attitude and appropriate appearance at all times in accordance with Trust Dress Code Policies. · To improve patient experience and satisfaction in diabetes management. · Foster effective communication channels between the diabetes team and patients, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. · Possess a valid driving license and the ability to safely drive if required for travel between Trust sites or other job-related duties. Please see the job description for the full duties. This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
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Reablement Care Coordinator | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity to join our Home First Rehab & Reablement team. Our service covers the whole of Salford facilitating clients discharge back into their own home. Our vision for Home First is ‘People are in the right place, at the right time - meaning nobody spends more nights away from home than is absolutely necessary’ We are seeking for caring and compassionate people who enjoys interacting and assisting people in their own homes and assisting them with their daily living activities. You will be an excellent team player and also possess excellent communication skills and must be able to work on your own initiative. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing high quality care and support for the people of Salford. Due to the role working in the community a Full Driving Licence and the use of own vehicle is essential. The Home First Reablement Service operates 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm and various shift working is available. The successful applicants will work on a rota that is provided in advance to cover shifts that includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Main duties and responsibilities • Assess, coordinate and review reablement support to promote recovery, independence and reduced reliance on long-term care. • Complete person-centred assessments identifying needs, goals, risks and support requirements. • Develop, implement and review individualised support plans aligned to service user outcomes. • Liaise with service users, families, carers, providers, Adult Social Care, health professionals and community partners to support effective care. • Coordinate and monitor visits via Malinko, ensuring timely delivery aligned to assessed need. • Review progress with service users and providers, adapting plans as needed. • Coach provider staff on reablement principles and strengths-based practice. • Support safe discharge planning, identifying ongoing care needs with Adult Social Care. • Coordinate input from pharmacy, community, voluntary organisations and other agencies. • Arrange equipment, assistive technology and minor adaptations to support independence. • Manage a caseload, prioritising assessments, reviews and discharges effectively. • Maintain accurate records and support performance and quality reporting. • Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns per policy. • Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, training, audits and service development. • Use resources effectively to support service flow and timely discharge. • Demonstrate NCA values of Care, Appreciate and Inspire. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window) To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026
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