Female Personal Care Assistant
Penderels Trust - Erdington, Birmingham
from £12.71 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: BRM17785NF1 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) Hi, I am 31 years old, autistic and have a learning disability. I’m a vulnerable adult and need full 1:1 support at home and in the community to help me stay safe, comfortable and enjoy the things I love. I’m funny, kind and I love life! 💕 I absolutely love music, especially the Pussycat Dolls, Spice Girls, Sugababes, The Saturdays, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. 🎶 I also love printing and organising pictures of girl groups, nice clothes, make-up and having my hair done. 💄👗✨️ I enjoy quieter outings such as Wetherspoon breakfasts, Costa for cake and a drink, Imbala Indian Sweet Centre in Boldmere and our local carvery. I need someone to support me when I’m out so I can enjoy these things safely and comfortably. I have experienced bullying in the past, and sometimes difficult memories can come up for me. When this happens, I need someone who is patient, kind, calm and reassuring, who will listen to me and help me feel safe. 💜🩷 The Person I’m Looking For 🦋✨️ I’m looking for a PA who really understands autism, including sensory needs, vulnerability and how important routine, consistency and predictability are to me. PA support will be during the day during the week during term time. My ideal PA will be: • Kind, patient, reliable and compassionate. • Experienced in supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. • Confident using a low-arousal and low-demand approach. • Neuro-affirming, respectful and non-judgemental. • Able to recognise when I’m becoming anxious, overwhelmed, or overstimulated. • Comfortable giving me extra time, reassurance, or space when I need it. • Someone who understands that my behaviour and communication may be different and will always respond with patience and understanding. 💜🩷 Supporting Me Day to Day 🦋✨️ My PA will support me with everyday life, including: • Personal care while maintaining my privacy, dignity, and independence, including prompts with hand washing, blowing my nose, staying clean and toileting, I only need to be prompted toilet, I can use the toilet independently but need reminding and promoting to go because my interoception sense differences and not feeling the sensations in my body. • Food and drinks, including prompts and support with eating. • Keeping comfortable and helping me manage my temperature and sensory environment. • Enjoying my interests, including music, pictures, clothes, make-up and having my hair done. • Respecting my need for quiet time and personal space without putting pressure on me. • Listening to me and validating my feelings and experiences. 💜🩷 Supporting Me Out in The Community 🦋✨️ I need full 1:1 support when I’m out, including: • Choosing quieter places and times to reduce sensory overwhelm. • Supporting me with meals out, including ordering food, cutting food, and using simple, clear communication. • Support me with the social side of being out. • Recognising signs of anxiety, sensory overload or becoming too hot and using my agreed strategies to help me feel calm. • Staying close to me when needed, including arm-linking for safety. • Support with managing my money when we are out, including payments, receipts, and accurate spending records in line with my family's procedures. 💜🩷 Communication & Family Handover 🦋✨️ Please communicate with me in a friendly, clear, and simple way. I find it helpful when you speak clearly, face me, keep language concise and give me time to process information. If I repeat myself, talk to myself or want to talk about difficult experiences from my past, please be patient and listen. Never dismiss, rush, or invalidate my feelings. My PA will also need to complete a daily WhatsApp handover to my family, including my mood, activities, food and drinks, toileting prompts, any incidents, and money spent. Brief daily notes, accurate money records, and receipts will also be required. Confidentiality, professional boundaries, and safeguarding are essential. 💜🩷 Most Importantly… 🦋✨️ I want someone who will get to know me, understand me, and see me as a whole person — not just my disabilities. I need someone who will respect my individuality, understand what makes me happy, build my trust and support me to have a safe, happy, meaningful, and fulfilling life. If you are warm, dependable, patient and genuinely understand autism, you could be the person I’m looking for. 💜🩷🦋✨️ Previous experience supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities is essential.
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Care Coordinator for Early Intervention
NHS Jobs - Salford
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
ContractFull time
The post-holder will manage a caseload of service users who have been assessed and accepted by the EIT team, indicating that they are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Working in the MDT, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that all NICE guidelines for the treatment of psychosis are adhered to, and appropriate interventions are offered and delivered.
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Community Health Care Assistant
Adorn Home Care Ltd - Isle of Man
Field-basedPermanentFull time
We are looking for caring and reliable Community Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team. The role involves supporting clients in their own homes on the Isle of Man with personal care, medication, meal preparation, household tasks and community activities, helping them to maintain their independence and quality of life. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
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Nursing Associate ¿ Primary care
NHS Jobs - Gosport
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
PermanentFull time
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Night Care Team leader
Agincare Group - Bermondsey
£14.36 to £14.36 an hour
PermanentPart time
Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next step? Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference and support others to thrive? Join the Agincare family as a Night Care Team Leader at Bluegrove care home, where your leadership, compassion and experience will help shape a safe, happy, and supportive home for our residents and team. What we offer: £14.36 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Ongoing career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay We’re looking for: Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK At least 2 years’ experience in social care QCF Level 2 (or above) 24 hour contract (Including alternate weekends) Night shifts 20:00 - 08:15 Your role: Lead by example, providing high-quality care and companionship Support residents with personal care and daily living Encourage independence and wellbeing Plan and take part in meaningful activities and outings Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping Work closely with families and healthcare professionals Support and guide the care team, stepping up in the absence of senior management Where you will be working : Bluegrove House Care Home,325 Southwark Park Rd., London SE16 2JN Bluegrove House Care Home in Bermondsey, London | Agincare In this role, your care goes beyond tasks; it’s in how you lead, support your team, and create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home. If you’re ready to take the next step in your care career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today! About us: 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 country’s 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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Care Certificate Support Worker
NHS Jobs - Bury St Edmunds
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
ContractFull time
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
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Care Assistant Day Shift
Premier Care Homes Ltd - Chester le Street, Durham
£12.71 to £12.91 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Care Assistant Day Shift 20 hours per week £12.71 - £12.91 per hour We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant at Durham House Residential Care Home in Chester le Street. Durham House Residential Care Home is family-run and caters for 31 older persons requiring residential and residential Dementia care provided to an exceptionally high standard. Applicants must be aged 18+ as will be providing personal care. Working as part of a team, you will provide nursing care, comfort, and companionship to the highest standards for elderly residents and be part of the Premier Care Homes Group. Duties will include assisting with personal care for the elderly, helping with daily bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and other care duties as required. This permanent position is also a great opportunity for career progression, as opportunities are available for promotion within the Care Home. If you are looking to advance your career in care and gain hands-on experience, Premier Care Homes provides all our staff with a wide range of training, plus access to Level 2/3 qualifications in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working for Premier Care Homes include: Free training and qualifications Career progression opportunities Free uniforms Free on - site parking Pension scheme Recommend a friend payment Long service recognition Free flu vaccination Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure.
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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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