Care- Experienced Safeguarding Officer
Teaching Vacancies - Dartford, Kent
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Do you believe every young person deserves someone in their corner? We’re looking for a compassionate and tenacious Care-Experienced Safeguarding Officer to champion our Looked After Children and Care Leavers, ensuring their voices are heard and they have the support they need to thrive. Working across our Hadlow and Tonbridge campuses, you’ll manage a caseload, act as a Designated Member of Staff, support Personal Education Plan meetings, help learners access statutory entitlements, and work with Virtual Schools, social workers and other partners to provide effective safeguarding and welfare support. You’ll build trusted relationships with care-experienced learners, advocating for their education, wellbeing and future progression into training, apprenticeships or employment. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 safeguarding qualification or equivalent, with strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, DfE guidance and the needs of Looked After Children and Care Leavers. You’ll have excellent communication, organisation and IT skills, sound judgement when handling sensitive information, and a calm, empathetic and resilient approach. An enhanced DBS, including barred list check, is required, along with the ability to travel between campuses and access to a car during working hours. What the college offers its staff In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits at NKC: • Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College). • Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops. • CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Extra Care Services Manager
Housing 21 - Ipswich, Suffolk
£42,106 to £42,106 a year
PermanentFull time
Hours: 35 hours per week Are you passionate about making a positive difference and providing high quality services? Do you really care about people? Want great benefits, flexible working and learning and development opportunities to boot? You’ll fit in well here. We’re growing. Quickly and we’re constantly looking for ways to make things better, always putting our residents and people at the heart of what we do. We have big ambitions and are looking for superstars to join us. Within the role of Extra Care Services Manager, you will manage all aspects of housing and care services within a designated Extra Care scheme, ensuring high-quality service delivery that enables residents to live well with dignity and autonomy. You will oversee property management, care provision, compliance with legal and regulatory standards. We will lead the team to develop and maintain a high performing culture and embed continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible for the scheme performance, you will have a passion for data, monitoring and enhancing performance, ensuring quality standards are met and fantastic resident satisfaction is achieved. Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached. We’d love to meet you! What we’re looking for The essential requirements for the role include: - Proven experience managing housing, care, or Extra Care services. - Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to housing and care services, including compliance and registration requirements. - Experience of managing operations, performance, and quality standards in a housing or care setting. - Experience in managing budgets and resources efficiently, demonstrating business acumen. - Excellent leadership skills with experience of managing teams in a housing or care setting. - Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship or willing to work towards if not held - Level 4 Senior Housing & Property Management Apprenticeship / CIH Level 4 or willing to work towards if not held Why us? We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more. As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made. An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training. Closing date for applications: 1 November 2026, with interviews taking place 6 November 2026 Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Care Worker / Personal Assistant
ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley - Camelon
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Post: Personal Assistant/ Care Worker Hours: 4 hours per week (can be flexible) Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour gross Description: A personal assistant is required by a 73 year old man to improve his quality of life. Alex has progressive MS and is a wheelchair user and needs someone who can help him on two fronts; to navigate his digital life and make use of his small boat moored nearby. The person needs to have basic IT skills and be fairly practical and happy to support him to live an active and sociable life. Tasks will include: - assisting the supported person (Alex) to organise their social life around their progressively increasing condition; - helping to manage Alex’s diary and his inbox and help him to project manage the demands on his time to help reduce fatigue and stress; - helping Alex get into and out of the boat, providing practical support with small DIY tasks, preparing for and clearing up after activities with Alex in the boat such as making cups of tea, listening to music and sketching; - any other duties commensurate with the role of a PA. Full UK Driving Licence desirable but not essential. This job is advertised on behalf of an individual person and they will be the employer. This is not a skilled worker vacancy and does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK For an application form, please email info@sdsforthvalley.org, quoting reference CURA002-0001
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Healthcare Assistant - Care Home
Cornwall Staff Agency
£12.80 to £13.90 an hour
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Healthcare Assistant Cornwall Staff Agency are recruiting on behalf of our client, a friendly and supportive care home in Liskeard. This is a 26-bed home for elderly residents. You will be required to support residents with their daily routines, including helping them to bathe and get dressed, as well as assisting with breakfast, lunch and dinner. What We Offer • Flexible, ad hoc shifts – You let us know when you are available to work and we will let you know what is available • Free on-site parking • Mileage paid at 45p per mile after the first 10 miles of your journey • Friendly and supportive working environment Pay Rates • £12.80 - £13.90 per hour Shift Times: • Morning – 7.45am – 3pm • Afternoon – 2.45pm – 10pm • Full Day – 7.45am – 10pm Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have or be willing to update: • A valid Adult Enhanced DBS • Relevant care certificates/training • A caring, reliable and professional approach • Previous experience in a healthcare or care setting Apply to this role if you feel you have availability to support us through this busy period. CWTEMP
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Personal Assistant/ Care Worker
ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley - Alloa
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Location: Alloa area. Description: A care worker / Personal assistant is required by the employer, a 74 year old woman, to assist with her personal and social care requirements. We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable, flexible and trustworthy, with a true passion for providing care. The role is to provide Personal Care / Social Support and to add a comforting and caring environment to her life. This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested. This is not a Skilled Worker visa role and does not offer sponsorship to work in the UK. Tasks will include: • Assisting with Personal care; o Showering o Assistance with Dressing / and maintaining a clean and tidy appearance o Meal preparation to maintain a healthy diet. o Help to provide a friendly caring and social environment o Assisting / supervising medication [from blister pack within lock box] • Assisting the person to maintain cleanliness within the home • Any other duties that are relevant and pertinent to the role of carer / personal assistant This Job is advertised on behalf of an individual person, and they will be the employer. For an application form, please email info@sdsforthvalley.org, quoting reference (C132), thereafter the candidate may be offered an interview.
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Personal Assistant/ Care Worker
ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley - Stirling
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (total package) Looking workers to cover remaining 11.25 hours Looking for casual workers for Holiday and Sickness cover Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour Gross (note: must meet Scottish Living Wage as a minimum amount) Description: Looking for Care Workers/ Personal Assistants for a 33 year old, non-verbal Mobile disabled women with complex care needs who need help with her personal and social care. She likes Cycling, Multisport, horse riding, choir, swimming and is looking for someone reliable and trustworthy to join her team. Tasks will include: · Full personal Care o Assisting with all aspects of personal Hygiene e.g Washing, toileting, brushing teeth etc o Eating/ drinking-Soy Milk Diet o Dressing o Assisting with Medication (training to be provided) · Accessing activities in the community. · Help Supported Person to manage her safety
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Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine
Jarrodean Personnel Ltd
£124,557 to £165,506 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Applications are invited from Consultants in Palliative Medicine to join the team based at their Hospice in Denny in beautiful Stirlingshire, Scotland. The Hospice is situated in Central Scotland with easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as many beautiful rural areas and the Trossachs National park. The Hospice is a 24-bedded inpatient facility supporting 350 admissions a year with a larger Hospice at Home and Community service. The Medical team comprises four Consultants including a Medical Director, six speciality Doctors and one trainee The salary range is £115,430 to £148,064, pro-rata for part-time. Full-time is four days per week which includes participation in the on-call rota (2nd on-call only) for which there is an 8% allowance. 6 – 8 sessions per week (additional 2 sessions paid per week for 1 in 5 on-call commitment) Established in 1981, this is an established charity and one of the largest Hospices in Scotland. Covering a similar area and supported by the local NHS Trust supporting people and families across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth living with serious illness to live well, die well and make every moment count. Their specialist team includes nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, chaplains, patient and family support and creative arts facilitators - working together to provide compassionate, person-centred care. The Hospice is the sole provider of community, in-patient and hospital specialist medical palliative care services in their catchment area and have an established reputation as an independent Hospice with excellence in clinical practice, research and education. They also champion services like Hospice @ Home and an innovative Community Development Team. Person requirements Full registration with the UK GMC Be on or eligible within six months for inclusion on the GMC Specialist register for Palliative medicine Experience in a wide range of Palliative Care settings To hold a full driving licence The benefits of working for this facility include – A competitive salary matched to the NHS – A generous pension of 20% employer contribution – A Relocation package for applicants needing to relocate to take up post - A friendly local community with good schools and cost of living offering an excellent work/life balance. For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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Care Assistant - Guaranteed hours
Agincare Group - Weymouth
£32,500 to £32,500 a year
PermanentFull time
Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Weymouth and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. There’s something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether it’s sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a client’s morning, you’re giving more than care… you’re giving connection. And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you. What we offer Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5). 48 hours Guaranteed hours £500 welcome bonus* and Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* £32,500 per year and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay The Role of a Home Carer: Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation Helping with medication About you: Above all, we’re looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others. You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest. You’ll bring: A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships A supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship) A full UK driving licence - access to your own car - Required Flexibility to work alternating weekends If you’ve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a client’s world a little brighter—while learning new, valuable skills and continuing your development—we’d love you to join our team. About us Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Children’s Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
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Personal Assistant/ Care Worker
ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley - Strathblane
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Post: Care Worker /Personal Assistant Location: Strathblane ( rural area with limited bus service ) Hours: ● One weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday), 3–7 hours between 10am - 5pm (agreed at hiring) ● Optional: every second Monday afternoon, if desired Hourly rate: £13.45 Description: We are looking for a carer to assist a woman (40) with M.E./chronic fatigue syndrome. The role includes: ● Basic personal care and assisting the person to complete everyday tasks ● Food preparation and simple home cooking ● Assisting the person to complete general housework ● Any other task commensurate with the role of Personal Assistant
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Personal Assistant/ Care Worker
ILA Self Directed Support Forth Valley - Falkirk
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours:2x 40 (FT) and 2x 26 (PT) Hours per week (Mix of day and night shifts, day hours will differ during term time) Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour Gross (note: must meet Scottish Living Wage as a minimum amount) Description: 4 Personal Assistants/ Care Workers are required to join a team caring for a 16 year old daughter with complex care needs to assist with their personal and social care requirements. The family are looking for people who are reliable, willing to learn new things, flexible, trustworthy, good at communication and working in a team. Tasks will include: - Assisting with Gastrostomy feeding - Assisting with oral care/ suctioning - Assisting with Bathing - Assisting with Accessing activities in the community - Any other duties commensurate with the role of Care Worker / Personal Assistant Applicants must have membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and be willing to share this information with the employer This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested. This Job is advertised on behalf of an individual person and they will be the employer. For an application form, please email info@sdsforthvalley.org, quoting reference (enter agile case reference number e.g. F397)
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