Night-Time Children's Residential Care Worker
YMCA Robin Hood Group - Selby
£15.50 per hour
PermanentFull time
Job Advert YMCA Robin Hood Group is a not-for-profit charity that runs Residential Care Homes for children aged 5-18 years old. We run 5 homes across Nottingham, Newark, Selby and Goole. We are ready to welcome new children into our homes and are therefore looking for Night-Time Residential Care Workers to join our overnight team to provide the vital care and support they deserve. Our 4 bed Selby home is based in YO8 and has parking available - due to the specific location of the home, you would need to drive to the home as you cannot get there by public transport. If you have experience of working with children before either in a residential care setting or similar but are passionate about working with children, especially those who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, we’d love to hear from you. You also need to be a natural night-owl and be able to stay away throughout your shift. What you’ll do: - Remain awake overnight ensuring our children are looked after at night-time, ready to support when needed. - Work as part of a team to ensure the children are looked after 24/7. - Support the day-time team by creating a safe, loving, nurturing home. - Provide therapeutic care to help them navigate past trauma. How we’ll support you: - A full training plan for your first 6 months. - Support to complete a fully funded level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare. - Monthly Supervision and ongoing support from the Management Team. - Career pathway to promotion. Our Salary & Benefits: - 40 hours per week across a rota pattern, normally 4 on, 4 off. - 23 days annual leave rising to 28 day in 5 years plus Bank Holidays. - NEST Pension - Westfield Healthcare Plan - Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 GP line - £500 refer a friend scheme - Westfield Rewards and Blue Light Card What You’ll Need: - Resilience – You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days - Calm and consistent manner – You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours - Compassion – You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments - Confidence – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice - Flexibility – You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep-ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change - A driving license – A full UK licence is essential to get to our home. - An enhanced DBS with child barred list check – if you aren’t on the update service, we will get you a new DBS. Diversity, Inclusion and Safer Recruitment YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive. Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
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Support Practitioners - Children We Care For (North)
Oxfordshire County Council - Banbury
£35,571 to £38,511 a year
PermanentPart time
About the Role This is one of those roles where no two days look the same and where every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference. As a Support Practitioner, you'll work closely alongside Social Workers to help progress children's care plans and provide practical, hands-on support to children, young people and families. You'll be the person helping turn plans into action, ensuring that children receive the support they need when they need it most. Your work could involve helping a young person prepare for independence, supporting family reunification, delivering life story work that helps children understand and make sense of their experiences, supervising family time, carrying out parenting assessments or providing additional practical support to help maintain stable placements. Every piece of work you undertake will have one thing in common: helping children achieve better outcomes and stronger futures. You'll spend time directly with children and families, often in their homes and communities, building trusting relationships and helping them make meaningful progress. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations, attend professional meetings, contribute to assessments and ensure that children's voices are reflected in plans and decisions that affect their lives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out and about, building relationships, finding practical solutions and seeing the positive impact of their support. You'll be a key part of the wider team, contributing to safeguarding, supporting the duty service and helping ensure children and families receive consistent, high-quality support throughout their journey. About You We're looking for someone who believes in the potential of children, young people and families, even when life feels difficult. You'll have experience of working with children, young people or families, perhaps within social care, education, youth work, early years, community services or another related setting. You'll understand the challenges that some families face and be able to build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence and change. You'll be a strong communicator who can adapt your approach to different situations and people. Whether you're supporting a child through life story work, working with parents to strengthen family relationships or collaborating with professionals from other agencies, you'll know how to engage people positively and professionally. You'll be resilient, organised and proactive, with the confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek advice and support. You'll be comfortable managing sensitive situations, maintaining accurate records and using your judgement to identify emerging risks and safeguarding concerns. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about helping children achieve their potential. You'll bring energy, compassion and a genuine commitment to improving lives, Rewards and Benefits Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Option to buy additional holiday. A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Support Practitioner - Children We Care For (South)
Oxfordshire County Council - Abingdon
£35,571 to £38,511 a year
PermanentFull time
About the Role This is one of those roles where no two days look the same and where every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference. As a Children we Care for Support Practitioner, you'll work closely alongside Social Workers to help progress children's care plans and provide practical, hands-on support to children, young people and families. You'll be the person helping turn plans into action, ensuring that children receive the support they need when they need it most. Your work could involve helping a young person prepare for independence, supporting family reunification, delivering life story work that helps children understand and make sense of their experiences, supervising family time, carrying out parenting assessments or providing additional practical support to help maintain stable placements. Every piece of work you undertake will have one thing in common: helping children achieve better outcomes and stronger futures. You'll spend time directly with children and families, often in their homes and communities, building trusting relationships and helping them make meaningful progress. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations, attend professional meetings, contribute to assessments and ensure that children's voices are reflected in plans and decisions that affect their lives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out and about, building relationships, finding practical solutions and seeing the positive impact of their support. You'll be a key part of the wider team, contributing to safeguarding, supporting the duty service and helping ensure children and families receive consistent, high-quality support throughout their journey. About you We're looking for someone who believes in the potential of children, young people and families, even when life feels difficult. You'll have experience of working with children, young people or families, perhaps within social care, education, youth work, early years, community services or another related setting. You'll understand the challenges that some families face and be able to build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence and change. You'll be a strong communicator who can adapt your approach to different situations and people. Whether you're supporting a child through life story work, working with parents to strengthen family relationships or collaborating with professionals from other agencies, you'll know how to engage people positively and professionally. You'll be resilient, organised and proactive, with the confidence to work independently while knowing when to seek advice and support. You'll be comfortable managing sensitive situations, maintaining accurate records and using your judgement to identify emerging risks and safeguarding concerns. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about helping children achieve their potential. You'll bring energy, compassion and a genuine commitment to improving lives, understanding that sometimes the smallest conversations, interventions or moments of support can have the biggest impact on a child's future. If you're looking for a role where you can build meaningful relationships, make a visible difference and be part of a service that puts children at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you. Rewards and benefits Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Option to buy additional holiday. A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel. Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.
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Crisis Care CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
NHS Jobs - Oldham
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
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Crisis Care CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
NHS Jobs - Stockport
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner Critical Care Outreach
NHS Jobs - Isleworth
£63,665 to £70,887 a year
ContractFull time
Clinical Practice The post holder will: Provide advanced autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients experiencing acute deterioration or recovering from critical illness. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments including physical, psychological, social and environmental factors influencing health outcomes. Interpret and act upon complex clinical information including diagnostic investigations, arterial blood gases, imaging and laboratory results. Develop and implement evidence-based management plans for patients with complex and unpredictable healthcare needs. Independently manage a caseload of outreach patients within agreed Trust protocols and professional scope of practice. Prescribe medications and treatments as an Independent Prescriber. Support clinical teams with management of sepsis, respiratory failure, tracheostomy emergencies, non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapies. Provide expert clinical advice regarding treatment escalation plans, DNACPR discussions and end-of-life decision-making. Promote early recognition and timely escalation of clinical deterioration through NEWS2 and other deterioration pathways. Respond to and support Martha's Rule activations, ensuring timely senior clinical review and escalation where concerns are identified. Contribute to reducing avoidable cardiac arrests, unplanned ICU admissions and critical incidents associated with delayed recognition of deterioration. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records and documentation. Leadership and Management The post holder will: Provide professional leadership for the Critical Care Outreach Team. Line manage Outreach Practitioners and support staff, undertaking appraisal, performance management, attendance management and development reviews. Lead workforce planning, succession planning and capability development within CCOT. Act as a visible clinical leader and role model for advanced practice across the organisation. Promote effective multidisciplinary working between Critical Care, ward teams, medical staff and allied health professionals. Lead service improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in patient safety and clinical outcomes. Represent Critical Care Outreach at Trust, divisional and governance meetings. Support investigation of incidents, complaints and patient safety events in accordance with Trust policies. Contribute to strategic planning and future development of outreach services. Deteriorating Patient Strategy and Martha's Rule The post holder will: Lead implementation and ongoing development of the Trust's deteriorating patient strategy. Ensure delivery of robust pathways for recognition, escalation and management of deteriorating patients. Support organisational compliance with Martha's Rule and associated patient safety requirements. Develop escalation routes for patients, relatives and healthcare professionals who have concerns regarding deterioration. Monitor key performance indicators relating to deterioration, critical care referrals, cardiac arrests and emergency escalations. Support organisational learning from deterioration-related incidents and reviews. Drive improvements in early intervention and patient-centred escalation processes. Education and Workforce Development The post holder will: Lead and support competency-based education programmes for nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals. Deliver education relating to recognition and management of deteriorating patients, sepsis and critical illness. Act as an expert resource and mentor for trainees, ACPs and clinical staff. Develop and facilitate outreach education programmes across the organisation. Support continuing professional development and advanced practice development within the Trust. Promote excellence in patient assessment, escalation and clinical decision-making. Quality Improvement, Governance and Research The post holder will: Lead and participate in quality improvement projects relating to deterioration, sepsis, outreach and critical care. Monitor and evaluate outreach activity, patient outcomes and service performance. Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. Participate in audit programmes and ensure implementation of learning from findings. Support data collection, analysis and reporting relating to outreach services and patient outcomes. Critically evaluate evidence and translate research findings into clinical practice. Contribute to publications, presentations and dissemination of best practice where appropriate. Professional Responsibilities The post holder will: Practice in accordance with the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice. Maintain professional registration and comply with relevant professional standards and codes of conduct. Demonstrate accountability for autonomous clinical decision-making. Maintain competence through continuous professional development and education. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice. Act as an advocate for patients, relatives and staff. Uphold the Trust's PROUD values and contribute to the delivery of outstanding patient care.
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Senior Care worker/Senior Support worker
SATASH COMMUNITY CARE PROJECT LTD. - South Ockendon, Essex
from £12.85 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Satash Community Care Project is currently recruiting for the Senior Support worker /senior care worker role with an immediate start to work in South Ockendon area. We are looking for reliable, dedicated staff, who can offer personalised support and care service to our highly vulnerable children and young adults. Job Role/Responsibilities include: 1. The senior support worker has responsibility for a cluster of care workers, typically between 1 to 3 support workers 2. Duties include responsibility for supervising staff and volunteers including managing their performances; train and mentor new staff and delegating works/duties to the team. 3. Our organisation works to support and mentor challenging and vulnerable young people to achieve their maximum potential through quality services. A dedication and commitment to safeguard vulnerable adults, and children and promote their welfare is paramount. 4. The successful candidate(s) must be able to evidence ability to provide appropriate support for a range of our vulnerable service users with learning disabilities, complex needs, challenging behaviour and autistic spectrum disorder both at home and in the community. 5. Assisting with professional development skills of the team. 6. Supporting service users to plan and engage in activities in line with their individualised programme which could include holidays, social & religious events, sporting activities and education. 7. Managing challenging behaviour, providing advice and emotional support. 8. Working with the manager to identify areas that need change or improvement in current practice and support change when areas of concern are highlighted. 9. In addition, senior support worker will carry out general care duties, including: - ensuring all aspects of care and support to the service users is maintained at a consistently high level - assists and enables service users with all aspects of personal care (to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bath) - completing all required documents/books including any health folders, etc. - dealing with sickness cover and ensuring minimum staffing level is maintained at all times - undertake cleaning and domestic duties including meal preparation - assists with service users overall safety, comfort and wellbeing. - administration of medication, re-ordering and accurate record keeping - help with planning the daily activities, provides interest and activities to stimulate and engage with the service user. 10. Be accountable and responsible for your role and provide and maintain the best quality of care at all time. Successful candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and report writing. To ensure Health & Safety procedures alongside company Policies & Procedures are adhered to. Benefits: - Comprehensive induction, commitment to ongoing training and development - 28 days annual Leave, Pensions Scheme - Employee recognition - Competitive hourly pay - Refreshment and meals provided during shift - 24/7 employee assistance programme is available (via Health Assured) Requirements: - Proof of eligibility to work in the UK - Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication If this job is for you, please send your CV to logan@satashcommunitycare.com
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Care Assistant – Full-Time and Part-Time
The Health Care Group (THCG) Ltd - PO9 1HS
Field-basedPermanentFull time
The Health Care Group (THCG) Ltd is recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to provide person-centred care in people’s own homes. Duties include supporting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, mobility, household tasks, companionship and attending appointments. You will accurately complete care records and promptly report any concerns or changes in a client’s wellbeing. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
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Care Assistant – Full-Time and Part-Time
The Health Care Group (THCG) Ltd - Sutton
Field-basedPermanentFull time
The Health Care Group (THCG) Ltd is recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to provide person-centred care in people’s own homes. Duties include supporting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, mobility, household tasks, companionship and attending appointments. You will accurately complete care records and promptly report any concerns or changes in a client’s wellbeing. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
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