Relief Social Care Workers - Support at Home Central - SIC09051
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£17.44 to £18.92 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
Advertisement Details Social Care Worker (Entry/Main) ‘Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive difference to someone’s life?’ Can you show us how you would treat the people we support, with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you kind, caring and compassionate and a good listener who is patient? If caring comes naturally to you and you find reward in supporting people, this could be the perfect job for you! No qualification? No Problem! Although experience and qualifications are always desirable, for Entry Grade Social Care Workers your personal values and attitude are the most important attributes. We are looking for thoughtful, caring and inspiring people to join our team! Community Care Resources – what we do: Community Care Resources provides a range of person centred services to adults with identified care needs through the provision of Day Care Services, Care at Home and Residential Services. What you’ll be doing: As a Social Care Worker in Community Care Resources: You will be responsible for providing direct support to individuals in a variety of settings. You will play a key role ensuring that individuals receive high standards of care and support to help maximise their independence and dignity throughout their lives. You will support people with varying abilities and complex needs, enabling them to achieve their goals, identified priorities and personal outcomes. You will work as part of a team to provide the highest quality of care. This may include; intimate personal care, developing daily living skills, training, social activities and other meaningful activity in accordance with individual needs and wishes, whilst supporting individuals, as far as possible, to avoid danger and harm. You must evidence that you can demonstrate the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) core values of; Respect, Collaboration, Participation & Dignity and Empowerment What’s in it for you? Following a review of responsibilities and reward for social care worker roles across Council services, it was recognised that an uplift in salary was required. In this respect, you’ll be undertaking valuable work in more than one way! Your benefit package includes: Excellent Salary and Conditions Distant islands allowance Generous holiday allowance Local Government Pension scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies A varied and interesting workload Excellent training and development opportunities Various other employee benefits More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Do you share our values? In Shetland Islands Council, Excellent service is at the heart of everything we do. We provide excellent service by taking personal responsibility and working well together. It is important that you share our values and would demonstrate this by: Providing an excellent level of service, by making sure you understand, meet and manage our service users’ needs. Working in an open and honest way, reflecting on your performance and looking for opportunities to improve and develop. Having a positive attitude by being open-minded, fair, respectful, trustworthy and honest. Taking your responsibilities as an employee of the council seriously. Social Care Workers shall provide care in a variety of settings including within the community. Therefore the worker will, in the majority of cases, be required to travel to undertake their duties. An ability to drive with a full driving licence is therefore highly desirable and may be essential depending on the demands of the service. The travel requirements of each post will be made clear through the recruitment & selection process. Above all else we’re looking for someone who’s compassionate, respectful, empathetic and honest, with a values and integrity to make a very real and positive difference to the people we support. For further details relating to these posts, please contact: Find out more about: Social Care careers in Shetland: here Values for a career in Social Care: here Living and working in Shetland: here The Shetland Islands Council: here The grade of this post is G/H This post is not career graded. Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Relief posts available Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship. A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Support at Home Central, Lerwick, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Muriel Forbes, Team Leader - 01595 744344 - muriel.forbes@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Social Care Assistant x3, Deans House, 509.10 - WEL10818
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£26,785 to £27,235 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Advert 30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent, 14% shift allowance Deans House is a residential care home for adults with learning disabilities based in Livingston. The service supports individuals to engage in a wide range of meaningful community activities, helping them achieve their personal outcomes, goals and aspirations. We promote independence and support residents to develop the skills and confidence required to move on to smaller care settings or individual tenancies, where appropriate. In addition to supporting permanent residents, the service also provides short-break and respite care, offering individuals the opportunity to enjoy a varied programme of activities and personalised support throughout their stay. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed individual to join our team as a part-time Social Care Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support. This will be in line with West Lothian Council policies and procedures, Care Inspectorate standards, and relevant national strategies and guidance. Essential Requirements Applicants must: Have experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities. Have experience in care planning and delivering person-centred support. Hold a minimum of SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or an equivalent qualification). Have experience of working effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate must be willing to progress with studying working towards a SVQ3 and HNC in social care. The candidate must be willing to work towards these qualifications which will then progress them to a social care worker. It is essential that candidates only apply that are willing to progress with their studies in a specified timeframe. About the Role The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals using verbal, written and alternative communication methods. The ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support. Experience of working within a residential care setting is desirable, along with an understanding of trauma-informed practice. Experience of supporting individuals within a residential environment and contributing to the effective day-to-day operation of the service would be advantageous. We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additional Information This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.
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Family Centred Care Social Worker – Children’s Services - MID07716
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£44,989 to £49,009 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Advert Family Centred Care We are currently remodelling our Family Centred Care Team to ensure that we have a vibrant and motivated team with a clear vision to ensure that our vulnerable children and young people experience loving and caring environments. An exciting opportunity has arisen for social workers to become part of this evolving team in Midlothian. Our ambition is to enhance the support we offer to Midlothian Kinship Carers, Foster Carers, Adopters and Continuing Care, and in doing so improve our retention by building their skills and knowledge to safeguard and achieve positive outcomes for the children and young people in their care. We are looking for motivated and enthused individuals who understand the importance of the Promise and where this sits in relation to developing bespoke fostering and adoption services. You will be responsible for the recruitment, assessment and retention of a range of carers as well as delivering high quality supervision and learning opportunities. KNOWLEDGE A degree in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker is essential a Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration as a social worker is an acceptable alternative together with a Mental Health Officer academic qualification. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 11th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 26th October 2026 Vacancy Information Position Title: Family Centred Care Social Worker – Children’s Services Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Midlothian Children and Families Centre Contract Status: Fixed Term until 10 th October 2027 Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday – 9am – 3:30pm Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £44,989.60 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Social Worker - Older People & Hospital Social Worker
The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd - Llanfairfechan, Conwy Principal Area
from £28 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Roles and Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based social work assessments for older people and adults requiring support, ensuring their needs, wishes, and outcomes are at the centre of care planning. Work collaboratively with individuals, their families, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Support the safe and timely discharge of patients from hospital by assessing ongoing care needs and coordinating appropriate community support services. Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred care and support plans in line with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice. Carry out safeguarding enquiries where required, identifying and managing risks to vulnerable adults while promoting their rights and wellbeing. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with healthcare professionals, community services, and voluntary organisations to deliver coordinated care. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records, assessments, reports, and care plans using electronic case management systems. Provide information, guidance, and advocacy to individuals, families, and carers, helping them understand available services and make informed decisions. Manage a varied caseload effectively, prioritising work to meet statutory timescales and organisational standards. Ensure all practice complies with relevant legislation, Social Care Wales professional standards, safeguarding procedures, and organisational policies. NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE NOT CONSIDERING OVERSEAS CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.
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Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding
inploi - Wigan
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Limited Senior Posts Available Make a real impact in Wigan’s Family Safeguarding Service, where experienced social workers can thrive in a collaborative, multiagency environment focused on meaningful change for children and families. With lower caseloads and a permanent, stable management team, you’ll have the space, support, and leadership you need to deliver highquality social work practice. Why Wigan? Our recent Ofsted inspection rated us Good with Outstanding features, recognising the strength of our practice and culture. They highlighted that our teams are: “Highly positive about working in Wigan and value being part of the 'Wigan way’.” And that: “Leaders have established a culture that combines high expectations with kindness and inclusion. Staff feel valued and supported, and highquality personal supervision promotes reflection and professional growth.” This is what you can look forward to: Over 96% permanent staff across Children’s Social Care - stability you can count on Permanent Team Managers who offer consistent direction and support Opportunities to become a Practice Educator or Mentor - with additional pay A clear progression pathway Our Aspire to Lead programme for those ready to step into leadership A full month every year dedicated to professional development, delivered through two practice fortnights About the Roles Whether you are an experienced practitioner ready to step into one of our last Senior Social Worker vacancy, or an established Social Worker wanting to join a highperforming, supportive service, you’ll play an integral role in delivering highquality, relationshipbased practice. About You Our children and young people have told us that they want social workers who are: Kind Thoughtful Responsible Flexible Able to prioritise them and spend time with them Committed to helping them be happy and safe If you are a qualified and experienced social worker who is motivated by meaningful practice, ready for a new challenge, and excited by the opportunity to help shape innovative approaches, we’d love to hear from you. Application Information We currently do not have Newly Qualified Social Worker posts available. These will be advertised on Greater Jobs when they become available, so please keep a look out. To keep things simple, you can apply for both the Social Worker and Senior Social Worker roles through one application. About us: We understand that for great social workers to stay with us we need to invest in your career, which is what we will do from day 1. Whether you are an experienced social worker or newly qualified we have a career pathway that will support you to achieve your aspirations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. We are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact our Ellie Wilson on E.Wilson3@wigan.gov.uk or Michelle Molyneux on M.Molyneux@wigan.gov.uk who will be happy to talk to you about the roles available and our fast-track recruitment process can provide an interview within 2 weeks, if you meet the essential criteria. (please note, applications will be progressed on receipt, therefore the closing date my end sooner should vacancies be filled) This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: Supporting Documents ↗ Senior Social Worker - Job Specification ↗ Social Worker - Job Specification ↗ Working in Wigan Family Safeguarding Teams - Overview ↗ Social Worker Pathways ↗ DBS Applicant Information ↗ Privacy Notice
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Social Worker - Older People & Hospital Social Worker
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Llanfairfechan
from £28.01 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Job title: Social Worker - Older People & Hospital Social Worker Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: Penmaenmawr Road, Llanfairfechan, Conwy County Borough, LL330PE, Conwy County Borough Council Hours per week: 37 Salary: £28.01 per hour DBS and Social Work England Registration Required Secondment Cover Job description We currently have a vacancy for a Social Worker to work in our Older People & Hospital Social Work Services. The suitable candidate will be expected to deliver a high quality social work service to older people who are deemed vulnerable or needing support due. You will need to work with the citizen, carers and families to provide support and to develop resilience and independence, ensuring that the citizen, families and carers are at the centre of decision making about their lives and the outcomes that they want to achieve. Skills and qualifications required: Social Work Qualified, minimum 3 years post qualified plus technology & software skills Registered with Social Care Wales. Team work & interpersonal skills Experience in working with Older People and Hospital Social Work settings Please see attached job description and person specification for full requirements. In order to be shortlisted for interview, candidates will need to meet the essential criteria as stated in the Person Specification. The assignment is for 37HPW, Monday – Friday. There is an expectation that candidate lives locally or with in a commutable distance as the position is located in Conwy County. The worker will work from the office – Plas Menai, Llanfairfechan. The assignment is expected to last approximately 12 weeks with potential to be extended.
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Staff Nurse - Adult Critical Care Unit | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Adult Critical Care Unit Band 5 Staff Nurse – Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) We are excited to invite applications for the Band 5 Staff Nurse post to join our world-class Adult Cardiac Critical Care Unit (ACCU) at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Heart Centre. This is a unique opportunity to rotate across three critical care units, each caring for a diverse range of patients, including: • Post-operative cardiothoracic and thoracic patients • Heart Attack Centre patients • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) patients • Vascular patients • Cancer patients We are proud to have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in leadership by the Care Quality Commission in 2017. Your professional development is a priority for us, and we offer opportunities to undertake courses such as ILS, ALS, CALS, BSc, MSc, and even PhD programmes. We also support nurse-led research, fully backed by our Director of Research and Development. This role will involve shift patterns of long days, nights and bank holidays to meet the service requirements of the ACCU Main Duties Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for critically ill patients (L2 & L3). Ensuring quality care and patient safety are paramount. Support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills. Promote practice development within Critical Care. Fulfil Local/Trust requirements in specified audit or project work. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with Health and Safety regulations, Environmental Health Act, and attending mandatory training. Provide skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Working For Us As part of our commitment to enhancing the working lives of our staff, we provide: • Flexible working arrangements • Flexible self-rostering, including long days and night shifts, in line with our local guidelines • Childcare vouchers and family-friendly policies • An excellent pension scheme and staff benefits • career progression opportunities We are dedicated to creating a culture of continuous learning that actively supports the personal and professional growth of all team members Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Consultant Physician in Care of the Older Adult | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Telford
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
PermanentFull time
The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for two Consultants within the Care of the Older Adult department at The Princess Royal Hospital. These are new posts aimed at expanding the department and developing front door (acute frailty) and short stay ward capabilities across the Trust. The post holder will work across both sites, beginning at PRH to support with the opening of Frailty SDEC. Contribution to an out of hours call rota is core to this role. Please note that the Job Pack is subject to Royal College approval. • Deliver high quality care for frail older patients under our care on our base or outlying wards and respond to referrals from other specialities. • Work within the multidisciplinary teams on the acute floor and base wards to ensure care is delivered to patients in the most apt environment. • Focus on care closer to home and utilise our community partners and services ( virtual ward and community hospitals) to reduce hospital General Medicine / On-Call Duties. • To maintain enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. • To have good team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-disciplinary professional team. • Good written and verbal communication skills within in the multidisciplinary team and with patients and their relatives. • To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. • Engagement in outpatient clinic work ( including the development of hot clinics). • Appetite to develop new services ( surgical liaison, continence ) and take on apt leadership roles. • Open to cross site working. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care. A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on an 11PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: • 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work 1.5 PA oncall. • 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Community Support Worker- Older Adults | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS FT - Stockport
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum, pro rata
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity for a 6 month secondment has arisen within the Older People's Community Mental Health Team for a Community Support Worker. In helping us deliver outstanding mental health care you’ll be making a real difference to residents and their families within Stockport every single day, with support from the organisation and your colleagues every step of the way. As part of our vibrant culture you’ll build lasting professional relationships that will take you further, whatever your career goal. Stockport Older People's Community Mental Health Team supports people over the age of 65 who have severe and complex mental health needs both of organic and functional in nature. The team in primarily made up of Mental Health Nurses, an Occupational Therapist and Psychologist however we work closely with our partner colleagues in Social Care. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and provide support on both an individual and group basis to individuals experiencing mental health problems to enable them to achieve their full potential through accessing resources available within their wider communities and equipping them with the skills and confidence to enable them to manage their lives independently. Stockport Older People's Community Mental Health Team is a friendly team which works with people over the age of 65 who have a moderate to severe mental disorders, who may present with behaviours that challenge and have associated complex needs and risks. We are proud to provide a high quality mental health service based on the Recovery Model. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide support to an allocated group of service users, promote their recovery and help to maintain them in their community environment. • To assist qualified practitioners in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating individual care plans. • To ensure that service users engage effectively with the agreed Care Plan and access appropriate services. • Positively promote independent living of service users within the community • Provide support and interventions to service users in their own homes and the wider community based upon their assessed needs. • Assist service users to make full use of community resources. • Support service users to become involved in social activities in line with their assessed needs and planned care. • Support service users to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. • Provide regular and practical support for service users and their carers’ in managing dignity and independence. • Provide support with activities of daily living. • Help service users gain access to resources required to meet their needs. • Provide information on health promotion and support physical health management. • Help to identify early signs of relapse by monitoring the service users progress, level of functioning and mental state and to alert the appropriate staff involved in the service users care. • Report regularly to care coordinators and keyworkers. • To promote independence and choice. • To maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users case notes as necessary. • To attend and actively participate in training sessions, team/care planning review meetings and supervision as appropriate. • To contribute to the ongoing development of the service • To ensure that electronic care records are efficiently maintained. • To contribute to audits as required, providing relevant data as required in line with performance monitoring targets. • To deal appropriately with clinical incidents and complaints from patients, relatives and members of the public, via line manager, in accordance with Trust policy. • To assist qualified practitioners in undertaking physical health checks • To undertake such other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post. This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Staff Nurse - Adult Critical Care Unit | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Adult Critical Care Unit Band 5 Staff Nurse – Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) We are excited to invite applications for the Band 5 Staff Nurse post to join our world-class Adult Cardiac Critical Care Unit (ACCU) at St Bartholomew’s Hospital Heart Centre. This is a unique opportunity to rotate across three critical care units, each caring for a diverse range of patients, including: • Post-operative cardiothoracic and thoracic patients • Heart Attack Centre patients • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) patients • Vascular patients • Cancer patients We are proud to have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ in leadership by the Care Quality Commission in 2017. Your professional development is a priority for us, and we offer opportunities to undertake courses such as ILS, ALS, CALS, BSc, MSc, and even PhD programmes. We also support nurse-led research, fully backed by our Director of Research and Development. This role will involve shift patterns of long days, nights and bank holidays to meet the service requirements of the ACCU Main Duties Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate skilled evidence-based care for critically ill patients (L2 & L3). Ensuring quality care and patient safety are paramount. Support and develop colleagues by mentoring and assessing their skills. Promote practice development within Critical Care. Fulfil Local/Trust requirements in specified audit or project work. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with Health and Safety regulations, Environmental Health Act, and attending mandatory training. Provide skilled support to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Working For Us As part of our commitment to enhancing the working lives of our staff, we provide: • Flexible working arrangements • Flexible self-rostering, including long days and night shifts, in line with our local guidelines • Childcare vouchers and family-friendly policies • An excellent pension scheme and staff benefits • career progression opportunities We are dedicated to creating a culture of continuous learning that actively supports the personal and professional growth of all team members Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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