Head of Care - Education Division
Salutem Care and Education - United Kingdom, Home Counties
£62,000 to £65,000 a year
PermanentFull time
About The Company At Salutem Care and Education, our aim is to empower people to live a life they choose, regardless of the care or support they need. We are proud to provide a range of care and support across our schools, day centres, and residential homes for children and adults. Just like any strong community, we want the very best for the individuals we support. We’re proud to be recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer United Kingdom, reflecting our exceptional culture, care, and commitment to our people. In addition, we’re honoured to be named among the 2025 Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces, and to have achieved Top 10 in the 2026 UK & Ireland Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re passionate about developing and supporting colleagues for the future. Through a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice, we create opportunities for personal and professional growth — helping our people build meaningful and rewarding careers in care. About The Role The Head of Care will provide strategic and operational leadership for all care, residential, therapeutic support, safeguarding, positive behaviour support and student welfare services across Salutem's portfolio of schools and colleges. As a member of the Education Senior Management Team (SMT), the post holder will lead the development of outstanding care provision which complements and enhances educational outcomes for children and young adults with SEND. The Head of Care will ensure that care services are safe, compliant, person-centred and outcome focused whilst promoting Salutem's vision of enabling individuals to live healthy, active, meaningful and fulfilling lives. The role will work closely alongside the Divisional Director of Education, Education senior leadership team, Principals, Headteachers, Quality Team, Safeguarding Leads and Therapeutic Services to deliver an integrated education and care model across all education provisions. Job Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership & Service Development - Develop and implement a care strategy aligned with organisational and educational priorities. - Lead the integration of care and education to ensure cohesive learner pathways, reflecting the model of close liaison between education and residential services. - Promote innovation in care delivery, including person-centred approaches and assistive technologies. - Contribute to executive decision-making and long-term organisational planning. - Extensive travel nationally supporting both pre-school primary, secondary and P19 provisions within the division. 2. Quality, Compliance & Clinical Governance - Ensure all services meet CQC, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards, always maintaining inspection readiness - Establish robust quality assurance frameworks, including audits, service reviews, and continuous improvement cycles. - Oversee the development and audit of person-centred care plans and clinical protocols, ensuring consistency and quality across services. - Lead systems that ensure safe practice in areas such as medication, infection control, and delegated healthcare tasks. - Provide senior oversight of systems supporting learners with complex health needs, including enteral feeding, epilepsy care, respiratory support, moving and handling, intimate care, continence support, dysphagia management, medication administration and delegated clinical tasks, ensuring that staff are appropriately trained, assessed as competent and regularly reviewed. - Work with nursing, therapy and external health professionals to ensure that clinical delegation, competency sign-off, escalation pathways and emergency protocols are robust, current and consistently implemented. - Lead implementation and optimisation of digital care systems, reporting platforms, and data dashboards. - Ensure data integrity and real-time oversight of service performance. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management - Provide executive oversight of safeguarding across the organisation, building on the expectation that care leaders hold DSL/DDSL responsibilities. - Ensure robust systems for risk assessment, behaviour support, and safe care practices are implemented and monitored. - Promote a strong safeguarding culture aligned with statutory guidance and best practice 4. Operational Leadership - Provide oversight and direction to service leads across the portfolio. - Ensure effective delivery of care services that meet individual learner needs, health requirements, and personal outcomes. - Lead on admissions, transition, and compatibility decisions, ensuring accurate assessment of needs and provision capacity. - Act as the senior escalation point for complex care issues, families, and external stakeholders. 5. Workforce Leadership & Culture - Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled multidisciplinary workforce, including nurses, care staff, and support workers. - Ensure effective supervision, appraisal, and competency frameworks, reflecting expectations for ongoing training and practice checks. - Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous professional development. - Address underperformance and support staff progression through structured HR processes. - Provide oversight of safe staffing models across complex care provision, ensuring that staffing levels, skill mix, training, supervision and deployment are matched to learner need and risk. 6. Integration with Education - Ensure care provision actively supports learning, communication, and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes. - Promote approaches that enable student voice, independence, and participation in their own care. - Work collaboratively with education leaders to align care strategies with EHCP outcomes and curriculum delivery. 7. Multi-Disciplinary & Stakeholder Engagement - Lead effective collaboration with therapy teams, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and families. - Represent the organisation in external forums, inspections, and partnership meetings. - Ensure strong communication systems that enable consistent, high-quality service delivery. 8. Performance, Reporting & Governance - Monitor and report on service performance, quality metrics, and learner outcomes. - Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting for regulators, commissioners, and senior leaders. - Use insight and data to drive service improvement and innovation. This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. Knowledge, skills and competency Experience - Senior leadership experience in education, residential care, or integrated services - Proven ability to deliver high-quality, compliant services in complex care environments - Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and large-scale service delivery Knowledge & Expertise - Strong understanding of CQC and Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and health & social care regulation - Expertise in person-centred care planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance - Knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood and specialist education settings Leadership Capabilities - Strategic thinking and system leadership - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills - Ability to drive cultural change and continuous improvement Role Impact This role extends by: - Providing portfolio-wide leadership and strategic direction - Ensuring consistent standards across multiple services - Embedding integration between care, health, and education - Holding accountability for quality, compliance, safeguarding, and outcomes at scale Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? 🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
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Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Hartford Care
£13.50 to £14.10 an hour
PermanentFull time
This position will include an additional £2,000 attraction payment which will be paid as £1000.00 on joining and £1000.00 on completion of the probationary period. This will only be valid for direct applications not through an agency. T&C's apply. Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time hours available Location: Belford House - Four Marks, Alton (GU34 5AH) The Role As a Day Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the day time, promoting each person’s privacy, dignity and independence, be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere. Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant who is assisting someone to eat their lunch, checking that a resident’s activities log has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the team on the next shift, or assisting a resident to get dressed in the morning, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do. Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role? Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills? Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care? Are you caring, warm and understanding? Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour? Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality? If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family? Requirements Essential: At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care A compassionate and caring nature Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems Ability to lead and motivate staff members Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team A flexible approach to working hour This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Bank Chef (care home)
Advinia Health Care
£13.99 to £13.99 an hour
ContractPart time
Are you a Chef looking for the perfect work-life balance? This opportunity might just be your perfect fit. Become a valued member of our bank catering team in the role of Bank Chef and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your lifestyle. As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you’ll play a vital role in crafting daily meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing great service. It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. As a Bank Chef you will be: Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures. Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the home. Serving Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous manner. Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets. Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures. Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping. Adhering to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times. Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation. Correctly filling of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules To be successful in this role, you will have: To be 18 years or older GCSE or equivalent English City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking Basic Food Hygiene Experience preparing and producing quality food to a high standard Knowledge of menu planning and costing Previous experience in delivery service Where you will be working: Location: Annan Court Care Home You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service. In return we can offer: Hourly rate of £13.99 Free parking Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability. 5.6 weeks Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata per hours worked) Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional) There is also the option to progress into a permanent role to unlock additional benefits, including career development pathways to grow your career. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, agile company with over 2,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 36 services across England and Scotland. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of Residents. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. INDCHEF
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Complex Care & Support Worker
Radis Community Care
£14.10 to £14.90 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Complex Care & Support Worker • SHIFTS available - 8am to 6pm - Monday to Sunday • No experience needed – FULL TRAINING GIVEN Are you considering a career in Complex Care/Support? Or are you an experienced Carer/Support Worker who believes in showing qualities of kindness, compassion and respect. Joining the Radis family means that you will share our belief in the quality of care/support that we provide. We call these beliefs our 'Values'. Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do to ensure that our role always makes a positive impact to people’s lives. Radis Community Care is looking for dedicated and resilient people like you in Shrewsbury right now. If you want to be part of our Radis family then this is how you can be… About the role The role of a Complex Support Worker is extremely rewarding, and, on each shift, you will make a positive difference. We are looking for complex care staff that can build positive relationships with a range of people we support and their families as we understand the importance that we play in their lives. Specific training will be provided. You will assist with the people we support who may be non-verbal and need assistance living a full life with your support. This will also include both Male and Female Personal Care, along with medication. A Registered Nurse will support competency assessment and ongoing supervision. Advantageous: - Experience in providing care/support, whether this be in a professional setting or to a family member or friend, although full training is provided Benefits for the Role As Complex Support Worker the benefits of the role include: - Full or Part time hours available - Excellent career progression - Full training, working towards Care Certificate, Dementia, End of life and other training courses. - Refer a friend payment (Unlimited Payments) Subject to conditions - Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts, which will enable you to benefit from discounts in retail, leisure, hospitality and more. About Radis Established in 2001, Radis Community Care has grown to become a leading provider of community based social care and support for thousands of vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales, focused on supporting people to live independently in their own homes and part of their local communities. We support a range of people including the elderly and people with physical and/or learning disabilities. Tailored to meet the individual needs of the people we support, our support ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in support and can either be short or long-term. Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. • To apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the UK. We will request evidence of your immigration status as part of our recruitment process. INDCW
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Team Leader (Extra Care)
Radis Community Care
£28,177 to £28,177 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Are you an experienced Care Worker looking for new opportunities in the Home Care Sector? Radis Community Care have an opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Team Leader to join our team at Butler Court Extra Care scheme in Manchester. What We Offer: • Competitive salary. • Wide range of service users, including the elderly and individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities. • Tailored care plans to meet the unique needs of our service users, whether it's brief daily visits or 24-hour live-in care. • Short and long-term care options available. About the Role: As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in providing specialized support to individuals in our extra care complex. At Radis, we recognize each person as an individual, tailoring our services to their specific needs and maintaining a consistent approach throughout their lives. As the first point of contact for the care package, your responsibilities will include: • Conducting supervisions, meetings, and providing support to the Care Workers. • Scheduling and allocating work to ensure personalized care for each client. • Assisting with medication and personal care tasks. • Offering support within the community. Benefits You'll Enjoy: • Mileage allowance for cars and bikes. • Nat West pension scheme with contributions from Radis. • Exciting opportunities for career progression. • Fully structured induction and ongoing support for all new starters. • Refer a friend program with a minimum payment of £100 per recommendation and unlimited payments (subject to conditions). • Minimum of 28 days annual leave for full-time contracts. Skills and Qualifications Required: • Previous experience as a Team Leader is advantageous but not essential. • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is required, with a desire to work towards Level 3. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Willingness to learn and adapt to meet clients' needs and expectations. Additional Requirements: • Enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role. • Possession of a driving license with access to a vehicle is advantageous, as some travel may be required. About Radis: Since 2001, Radis Community Care has been a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children in England and Wales. Our focus is on helping people live independently in their own homes and be active members of their local communities. Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Apply now to become a valued member of our dedicated team! At Radis Community Care, we embrace diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. INDTL
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Care Worker- Driver only
Radis Community Care
£13.50 to £13.80 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Radis Community Care has an opportunity for part time Care Worker for our Nottingham area. Applicants will need the use of their own car, motorbike, moped to travel in-between your clients whilst on shift. The 2 different shift times are 7am-2pm, 4pm-10pm and alternate weekends. Care workers will be required to work both shift times depending on the rota. The role consists of following a rota and visiting people in their own homes within the local areas. This will be providing personal care using equipment , supporting with medication, meal times, general day to day living and making sure independence and dignity is met at all times. More and more people are wanting to remain in their own homes, with their loved ones and precious memories and surroundings. At Radis we try to make this a reality for as many individuals as possible with the support of passionate Support Workers making a difference to the lives of those they care for. We Offer: • Enhanced rates for NVQ • Paid travel time in-between care visits and mileage paid • Training with experienced members of staff • Regular training to update your skills • Great progression prospects for those interested • Blue light discount • Natwest cushion pension At this present time, we are unable to consider Sponsorship for this role. Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunies Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. INDCW
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Senior Care Assistant - Days
Vacancy Filler - Somerset Nursing Home, 1 Church Lane York
£13.21 to £13.21 an hour
PermanentFull time
Senior Care Assistant Days - Somerset House Nursing Home in Wheldrake near York, Part of the Country Court FamilyWe are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship. Hours: Days 33 hours per week, working weekends on rotaSomerset House Care Home offers family-led nursing and residential care in the beautiful Yorkshire village of Wheldrake near York. Our Home Manager & the friendly and compassionate care team are dedicated to our residents, providing personal, dignified care that ensures our home is exactly that - a home.JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILYCountry Court is proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLEWithin your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needsAdministration and monitoring of medications to residents.Supporting residents at meals timeMentor & assist new employees.Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs.Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details. ABOUT YOUWe want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team.Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.Have a friendly & caring attitude.Experience of administrating medication Able to engage well with the residents and their families.NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.Great communication skills, both written & verbal.IN RETURNYou’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:Annual pay reviews.A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*Access to the Blue Light Discount CardAnnual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes*Subject to Terms and ConditionsClick the Apply Button Now! -If the Senior Care Assistant Role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE:All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.You may have experience as Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ level 2, NVQ Level 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Support, team leader.
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Breast Care Nurse Specialist
NHS Jobs - Crewe
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
The post holder will work as a member of the breast multi-disciplinary team within the secondary care setting. The post holder will autonomously liaise with patients, carers, consultants, GPs and related therapists providing information, Holistic Needs Assessments, supporting the health promotion and support for patients with early and metastatic breast cancer from diagnosis and at every stage throughout their complex breast cancer pathway. The post holder will work closely with the Breast Care Nursing team providing cover for specific clinical commitments such as MDT meetings, clinic sessions (surgical and oncology clinics), Nurse Led clinics and telephone advice. As a member of the Breast cancer multi-disciplinary team you will be expected to undertake Advanced Communication Skills training in order to facilitate breaking bad news clinics and provide holistic assessment and psychological support to Breast cancer patients and their carers. The post will provide a comprehensive highly specialist service to clients with breast cancer throughout their care pathway including overarching responsibility for the support of patients living with and beyond breast cancer and patients with metastatic breast disease. To ensure expert psychological and clinical support for patients and their relatives/carers with referral to psychological support as appropriate to implement a recovery package for patients, for patients living with and beyond breast cancer.
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Children's Continuing Care Assistant
NHS Jobs - London
£30,630 to £32,346 a year
PermanentFull time
Clinical To carry out care plans developed by the Lead Continuing Care nurse and supervised by the Assistant Practitioner. To undertake skilled clinic tasks following competency based training for named children for whom they provide care; for example tracheostomy care, enteral feeding (naso-gastric/Gastrostomy/jejunostomy), suctioning, changing oxygen probes and basic life support. To be familiar with all equipment required to support the child and to report any deficiency immediately. To carry out and record defined safety checks of technical equipment during each shift reporting any issues to the family and Assistant Practitioner. To identify concerns and report to the continuing care nurse. To implement agreed individual programmes of care and act as key worker if required. To carry out duties, within good practice guidelines and involving senior clinicians where required. To check and maintain a safe environment and equipment when working. Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
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Female Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust - Maldon, Essex
from £16 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: ESX16943SL14 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 Personal assistant required to support a lady who has anxiety, panic attacks and fibromyalgia, to promote independence and build confidence. Employer Disability and Health Conditions: • Mobility / Physical • Mental Health The employer's hobbies and interests: • Animals Other relevant information: • The individual is a smoker. • The individual has allergies. Hayfever. 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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks. • Assist with household chores and general homemaking. • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors. • Support with food shopping. • 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. • Promote and encourage friendships and independence. • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship. • Support with managing paperwork & correspondence. 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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