Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker
Willing Care Recruitment Limited - Northampton
PermanentFull time
Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker Salary: Up to £32,400 (Including Sleep Ins Allowance) Full-Time Hours + Sleep Ins Make a difference in the lives of children and young people as a Senior Residential Care Worker. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, nurturing environment, providing high-quality care and guidance to children while contributing to a positive team culture. As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will support children and young people with their daily needs, challenging behaviours, and personal development. You will also take on key responsibilities such as acting as a keyworker, leading shifts when needed, and contributing to staff and care planning meetings. What We’re Looking For Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent qualification. Experience working with children and young people, particularly supporting challenging behaviour. Competence to lead shifts and provide guidance to other staff when needed. Good understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practice. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of children. What’s On Offer Company pension scheme. Additional annual leave on your birthday. Bonus scheme. Funded training and professional development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support. Annual Christmas party and team celebrations. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people, including those with challenging behaviours. Act as a keyworker, supporting individual care plans and maintaining accurate records. Lead shifts when required, ensuring smooth running of the home and maintaining a safe environment. Attend monthly supervision, staff meetings, and external meetings as required. Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare and safety of all children. Support the development and wellbeing of children through positive relationships and structured activities. Contribute to team discussions, sharing insights and ideas to improve care quality. Reference: WILL253144/DB INDNUR
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PCN Care Co-Ordinator / HCA
NHS Jobs - London
from £29,250 a year
PermanentFull time
1x PCN Care Coordinator/HCA wanted at North Lambeth Primary Care Network Role Title PCN Care Coordinator/HCA Grade/Salary Salary: £29,250 Hours 37.5 hours per week. Duration Permanent Reporting to PCN Network Manager Location Mawbey Group Practice - North Lambeth Primary Care Network Key responsibilities Scope and Authority Scope of role and levels of authority are as defined within this job description. The postholder will be expected to undertake clinical tasks and duties that have been delegated to them and follow clear protocols. Key result areas Communication Communicate effectively with other team members. Attend PCN clinical Co-ordinator meetings Communicate effectively with patients and carers, being transparent about the limits of their competence, checking that patients concerns are addressed, and recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted. Maintain the nursing notice board in the waiting room and promote good health with educational material liaising with patient services staff as required. Respond to requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets within their area of competency. Use problem resolution skills to defuse difficult situations so that the patient feels heard and that their concerns are acted on and complaints are resolved. Communicate immediately with senior clinical colleagues when unsure of own competency or how to address patients needs. Information Management Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate. Maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information. Use standardised codes and templates to record clinical activity for monitoring and audit. Service development and quality Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems and to practise in accordance with agreed standards of care. Understand the clinical governance aspects of the role and alert senior staff of any clinical risk. Contribute to the preparation of local guidelines, protocols and standards Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team. Working with members of the nursing team operate the clinical stock control Be aware of current approaches, including research, to the management of patient care within general practice Alert team leader and Practice managers to areas of practice that could change to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the practice and actively contributing to the development of an improvement culture. Professional development Take responsibility for own development and learning, including participating in supervision and recording own personal development. To participate in annual appraisal process both at practice level and PCN level Work with management on any new training requirements. Understand the roles and responsibilities of other members of the practice. Understand the legal issues pertinent to the role Assist where appropriate in current clinical audit. Maintain skills to administer first aid and resuscitation Have a working knowledge of local Vulnerable Adults and child protection procedures Health, Safety and Security Identify and manage risk in relation to work activities Adopt management of infection hazards including: Hand washing Universal hygiene procedures Collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials including blood and body fluid spillages Decontamination of clinical equipment Reporting of sharps injuries Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Practise safe management of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Calibrate clinical equipment as required reporting any faults to the team leader. General To undertake any reasonable duties that aid the smooth running of the practice including participating in the good housekeeping/domestic needs of the Practice.
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Care Assistant - Weekends - Daytime Hours
Quality Service Recruitment Limited - Ripley, Derbyshire
£12.75 to £12.75 an hour
ContractFull time
Turn your passion into action this weekend—join a team where every shift changes a life. Are you a compassionate, experienced care professional looking to make a meaningful impact? A warm and welcoming 28-bed residential care home in the heart of Ripley is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team for weekend shifts. This beautifully maintained home provides 24-hour personalized care, focusing on supporting residents to live with dignity, joy, and independence. If you are looking for a rewarding weekend role where you can truly make a difference from day one, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities • Personalized Care: Deliver high-quality personal care, including bathing, dressing, and mobility support, tailored to each resident's unique needs. • Care Planning: Follow, maintain, and update individualized care plans to ensure seamless, high-standard support. • Holistic Wellbeing: Promote residents’ emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing, fostering a warm and positive living environment. • Independence and Engagement: Encourage daily independence and support residents in participating in meaningful activities and engagement. What We Are Looking For • Proven experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker (essential). • A genuinely compassionate, empathetic, and patient nature. • Excellent communication skills and a team-player mindset. • Reliability and a commitment to working weekend hours. How to Apply If you are ready to bring your experience and heart to a dedicated team, apply today for an immediate start! If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, do not worry as we can help you with this. We are happy to offer online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep! To apply for this role you must; - Have referenceable work history - Hold in-date mandatory training certificates (inc. moving and handling, safeguarding vulnerable adults and infection control)* - Hold an enhanced DBS certificate dated within the past 12 months or registered on the update service* - Have a minimum of 3 months paid UK work experience working within a care setting. **Please note that we do not offer sponsorships** This is an ongoing position for work You will be working on Saturday and/or Sundays with typical hours being: 06:45 to 14:30 The rate of pay will be £12.75 per hour
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Care Coordinator- Havering Liberty PCN
NHS Jobs - Romford
£29,000 to £33,000 a year
ContractFull time
We do not provide visa sponsorship JOB SUMMARY Job summary The PCN Care Coordinator will provide proactive, person-centred coordination and practical support for people with learning disabilities and for unpaid carers registered with Havering Liberty PCN practices. The post holder will work across the Primary Care Network to improve identification, access, communication, continuity and follow-up, helping patients and carers navigate health, social care and community services. The role will support practices to deliver high-quality annual health checks and health action plans for people with learning disabilities, promote reasonable adjustments and accessible communication, and strengthen the identification and support of unpaid carers. The post holder will coordinate activity across practices and partner organisations, maintain accurate records, support multidisciplinary working and contribute to service improvement and reduction of health inequalities. The post holder will work within agreed protocols and their level of competence. The role is non-clinical and does not replace clinical assessment, diagnosis or treatment. Key aims of the role Improve the identification and recording of people with learning disabilities and unpaid carers across PCN practices. Increase equitable access to timely, person-centred primary care, including annual health checks, health action plans and relevant preventative care. Help patients and carers understand, access and navigate appropriate health, social care, advocacy and voluntary sector support. Promote reasonable adjustments, accessible information and communication tailored to individual needs. Coordinate follow-up and agreed actions so that patients and carers experience joined-up support. Use data, patient and carer feedback and quality-improvement methods to identify gaps and improve services. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Support for people with learning disabilities Work with practices to identify patients on the learning disability register and support the validation and maintenance of accurate records in EMIS. Coordinate call and recall activity for annual health checks, using accessible and personalised methods of contact and following up non-response in line with agreed protocols. Support appointment booking, including longer appointments, appropriate timing, carer involvement, interpreter or communication support and other reasonable adjustments where required. Contact patients, families, carers or representatives, where appropriately authorised, to explain the purpose of annual health checks and help address practical barriers to attendance. Support practices to prepare for annual health checks by ensuring relevant information, templates and previous actions are available to the clinical team. After clinical review, help coordinate non-clinical actions arising from health action plans, referrals, screening, immunisation, medication reviews or wider wellbeing needs, as directed by an appropriate clinician. Maintain and communicate agreed reasonable-adjustment information so that patients do not have to repeat their needs unnecessarily, while respecting consent and confidentiality. Promote accessible information, including easy-read materials, and check understanding using clear, respectful communication. Escalate clinical, safeguarding, capacity, consent or welfare concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician or safeguarding lead. 2. Support for unpaid carers Work with practices and PCN colleagues to improve the proactive identification and accurate recording of unpaid carers, including young adult carers where appropriate. Support carers to access health checks, vaccinations, wellbeing support, social prescribing, contingency planning and other locally available services, in line with current pathways. Recognise that a person may be both a patient and an unpaid carer and ensure their own health and wellbeing needs are not overlooked. Support appropriate involvement of carers in a patients care while respecting the patients consent, capacity, privacy and right to confidentiality. Identify indicators of carer strain, isolation or breakdown of caring arrangements and escalate concerns through agreed practice and safeguarding processes. Maintain up-to-date information about local carers services and build effective working relationships with relevant organisation. 3. Care coordination and personalised support Act as a consistent, accessible point of contact for allocated patients and carers, within agreed role boundaries. Listen to what matters to the person, identify practical barriers and support agreed personalised care and support planning. Coordinate referrals, appointments and follow-up actions across primary care, community health, mental health, social care, advocacy and voluntary sector services. Support transitions between services and life stages where coordinated primary care input is required. Arrange and support multidisciplinary or multi-agency discussions, prepare information, record agreed actions and track completion. Encourage use of appropriate digital services while providing alternatives for people who are digitally excluded or need additional support. Provide information and signposting in an impartial way and support informed choice. 4. Practice and PCN administration Prepare reports, dashboards and updates for practices and the PCN, ensuring that information is accurate, proportionate and appropriately anonymised or aggregated. Support meetings through agenda preparation, coordination, minute taking and action tracking. Contribute to PCN communications, awareness campaigns and engagement activity relating to learning disabilities and unpaid carers. Support data-quality improvement related to PCN contracts, enhanced services and local priorities. 5. Partnership working and service development Build constructive working relationships with GP practice teams, PCN colleagues, community services, adult social care, carers organisations, advocacy services and voluntary and community sector partners. Help map referral routes and maintain an accurate directory of relevant local services. Seek and use patient and carer feedback to improve accessibility, experience and outcomes. Contribute to audits, quality-improvement activity, service evaluation and the development of new pathways or projects. Identify gaps, duplication, access barriers and health inequalities and raise these with the appropriate PCN lead. Work flexibly across PCN sites and provide reasonable cross-cover for other non-clinical PCN functions where compatible with the role. Collaborative working relationships People with learning disabilities, unpaid carers, families and authorised representatives PCN Clinical Director, Strategy and Transformation Manager, Operations Manager and Digital Facilitator GPs, practice managers, nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative teams Social prescribers, care coordinators, pharmacists and other Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme colleagues Community learning disability services, mental health services, social care, advocacy and safeguarding teams Local carers organisations, voluntary and community sector services and neighbourhood partners Professional boundaries, consent and safeguarding Work within the limits of competence and seek advice from an appropriate clinician or manager whenever the situation falls outside the role. Follow organisational procedures relating to consent, mental capacity, best-interest decision-making, information sharing and involvement of carers or representatives. Do not make clinical decisions, provide diagnosis or treatment advice, or independently interpret clinical results. Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns involving adults or children, including concerns about neglect, abuse, coercion, carer stress or breakdown of care arrangements. Use professional curiosity, record concerns clearly and escalate promptly in accordance with local policy. Education, learning and development Complete all organisational mandatory and statutory training required for the role. Complete role-specific learning in learning disability awareness, accessible communication, reasonable adjustments, autism awareness, safeguarding, consent and mental capacity, unpaid carer awareness and personalised care. Participate in induction, supervision, annual appraisal and the development of a personal development plan. Keep knowledge of relevant local services, pathways and good practice up to date and share learning with colleagues. Quality, information governance and confidentiality Contribute to clinical governance, audit, risk management, incident learning and quality-improvement activity within the scope of the role. Maintain complete, accurate and timely records and meet agreed deadlines for reporting and follow-up. Treat all information as confidential and comply with organisational information-governance policies. Process personal data fairly, lawfully and only for authorised purposes, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and relevant organisational procedures. Share information only where there is a lawful basis, a legitimate need and appropriate authorisation. Health, safety, equality and inclusion Follow health and safety, infection prevention and control, lone-working, incident-reporting and risk-management procedures. Take reasonable care of personal safety and the safety of patients, carers, colleagues and visitors.
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Health Care Assistant Special Schools
NHS Jobs - London
£31,554 to £33,270 a year
ContractFull time
Role Responsibility: To be a member of the Special School multi-agency team and share information with team members as directed and appropriate, keeping confidentiality at all times. To maintain accurate school records through accessing the electronic notes system (currently Rio), filing and organisation in accordance with Whittington Health guidelines. Ensure that up-to-date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with Trust standards with guidance from supervisor. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of children and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Assist team members with liaising with other agencies involved in the childs care including: education, Social Services, Voluntary Services Form professional relationships with children, families and children centre staff and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication skills and tools to communicate with children who are non verbal, of a non English speaking background, requiring an interpreter, with a hearing impairment, with altered emotional states, with a cognitive/learning/behavioural disability. Liaise with other agencies involved in the childs care, including relatives and carers, as appropriate to the childs needs, as directed by team members Report effectively any issues or concerns to supervisor/line manager Demonstrate effective communication over the telephone to parents/carers and external agencies (especially teachers and teaching assistants). To support the School Nurse/ Senior Practitioner in planning programmes of care for identified children. To provide and assist the care of children with special needs such as administration of medication, feeding, and health promotion across all school sites. Clinical Responsibility: To arrange appointments with parents/carer (school medicals, Dietician/ Professionals meetings). Administer nursing care and undertake health care activity when trained and assessed as competent by the school nurse. This may include feeding children via gastrostomy, following epilepsy care plan procedures, administering medications, suctioning, and other relevant health care activities. To provide cover, once trained, to other HCAs supporting individual students at the school with health care tasks including suctioning, tracheostomy care, medication management or other health care plans. To undertake screening procedures such as vision, hearing, growth, to include percentile calculations. To identify and refer any concerns arising from the screening or highlighted by the parent/ child/ school staff, to the school nurse. To assist in the planning and implementation of immunisation sessions within the school setting. To assist in completing risk assessment of environment and safety under the guidance of senior team members following local and Trust policies Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility Review and reflect own practice, workload, and performance through effective use of regular professional and operational supervision and appraisal To meet regularly with the school nurse to plan work to be undertaken and to receive feedback. The school nurse will delegate specific roles and responsibilities to this staff member when trained and assessed as competent by the school nurse. Adhere to the Trusts Policies and Procedures including having basic understanding of Moving and Handling Legislation, Infection Control, Clinical Supervision and Child Protection, referring any concerns to the school nurse or Team Leader. Administrative Duties To keep up to date records on clients following Service Policy. To attend relevant staff and service meetings. To provide cover for administrative duties such as answering the telephone, photocopying and filing when requested. Financial Responsibility Highlight stock issues to team members Service Development and Improvement Implements the Policies and Procedures that have been determined by Islington Additional Needs & Disability Service To highlight service provision problems to line manager in order to identify unmet needs and gaps in service provision To undertake surveys or audits as directed by supervisor/line manager Ensure that work areas are well maintained are comply with Health and Safety Guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment, cleaning and storage of materials Communication To support children and families to promote achievement of goals with close guidance and support To regularly work with children and adolescents with complex emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. To identify and report concerns regarding Safeguarding To be able to complete required work load within time frames and deadlines set by line manager/supervisor, which may be stressful at times To deal sensitively with clients and their carers who may be distressed. Physical Working Conditions and Environment Assists with transfers of children occasionally using equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs Light to moderate effort for several short periods during the day requiring use of lifting equipment e.g. hoists and transfer manoeuvres Knowledge, Training and Education To take part in a structured induction programme, aimed at identifying learning needs Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of the effects of medical conditions on functioning Have a basic understanding of the Moving and Handling Legislation and apply manual handling principles in best practice To participate in a designated aspect of induction training and education of students, work experience and other relevant staff. Attend all mandatory training set by the trust and the department To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and available development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a portfolio (CPD) To ensure that mandatory training is kept current and up-to-date Undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with supervisor
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Health Care Support Worker - BANK
NHS Jobs - Hereford
from £25,272 a year
ContractFull time
To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care To report any concerns to the registered nurse relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area To ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients condition and progress To ensure the equipment is clean and in good working order To ensure the environment is clean and tidy. If you are successful for Assessment you will be invited to see our Bank recruitment specialists on: Wednesday 21st October - specified time booked on line Following your attendance at the assessment booked drop in, successful candidates will be invited for interview on:- Thursday 29th October - time slot to be booked online for interview The Assessment/ drop-in sessions for BANK will be held at, Monkmoor Court, 31-34 Commercial Road, HR1 2BG - Please ring the General Recruitment telephone number on the door when you arrive All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position
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Physical Health Nurse (Primary care)
NHS Jobs - Lincoln
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
PermanentFull time
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
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Primary Care - Advanced Nurse Practitioner
NHS Jobs - Boston
£50,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Role: Advanced Nurse Practitioner Location: Boston (Lincolnshire) Full-time or part-time roles available Competitive salary/package, dependent on experience We are looking for motivated and compassionate Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our established team and play a key role in an organisation dedicated to making a real difference to patient care. As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices. The role involves comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical decision-making using a holistic and evidence-based approach. Role Requirements Current NMC registration Independent Prescribing qualification Proven experience working within a Primary Care environment Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care Adherence to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and a clear understanding of the Scope of Professional Practice Ability to deliver evidence-based, clinically effective, and cost-effective care Willingness to participate in and provide clinical supervision Openness to contributing to practice-based research and service development, where appropriate Who we are Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives. As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health. Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact. We live by four core values: Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive. Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help. Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday Excellent work-life balance Clinical progression and training cost support Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work) Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.
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Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse
NHS Jobs - Peterlee
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
PermanentFull time
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Specailist Palliative Care team requires a suitably qualified and experienced registered nurse to be able to utilise their extensive knowledge of palliative care and complex symptom management to offer high quality patient centred care, whilst supporting their peers and colleagues. Be able to have a positive impact on care and confidently deal with difficult and complex situations with sensitivity and compassion. Be confident and influence change. Offer support and supervision to Band 6 Palliative Care Nurses in the team.
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Relief Extra Care Support Worker
Creative Support - Kingston upon Hull
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Creative Support is offering exciting and rewarding opportunities in our Extra Care service in Hull. You will provide personalised care and support to older adults with additional needs, promoting active and independent lifestyles. Relief Support Worker Duties: - Flexible working hours to include daytimes, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins - Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required - You will collaborate with service users, families, carers, and involved professionals to provide a coordinated and consistent service that maximises outcomes for service users - Be responsive to the needs of service users in line with Person Centred Plans and respond flexibly to changing needs - Encourage and support service users in expressing needs, views and concerns, enabling them to make their own choices and decisions As a Creative Support Bank Staff member, you'll have access to our SONA app, which allows you to pick up shifts anywhere in the country and provides information on services and shifts, as well as directions. You will be paid on a weekly basis via our Bank payroll.
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