Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional/Casual)
North Lakes Children's Services - Brampton, Cumbria
£13.23 to £13.23 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: North Lakes Children's Services Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £13.23 per hour Location: Headsnook About North Lakes North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills. As a Support Care Worker, you'll be a positive role model-approachable, supportive, and committed to making a meaningful difference. Creating safe, nurturing, and fun experiences is central to what we do. We're recruiting Casual Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook-warm, compassionate individuals who want to help young people recover from early life experiences and thrive. Main Duties Support daily routines: morning/evening tasks, personal hygiene, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime Promote independence, life skills, socialisation, and room cleanliness Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets Complete paperwork: day sheets, handovers, budgeting, checks, and daily records Carry out household tasks: cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal prep, and kitchen hygiene Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire, vehicle) Build positive relationships with families and help organise family time About You: Flexibility to work up to 14‑hour shifts with varied start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including potential sleep‑ins Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work toward it) Excellent communication, listening, and teamwork skills Willingness to learn and complete an enhanced DBS (paid for by us) Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous) North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Residential Child Care Worker (Sessional/Casual)
North Lakes Children's Services - Carlisle, Cumbria
£13.23 to £13.23 an hour
ContractPart time
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: North Lakes Children's Services Full Time/Permanent: Shift pattern- ad-hoc cover Salary: £13.23 per hour Location: Carlisle About North Lakes North Lakes Children's Services provides residential care and education for boys aged 6-18, helping them build resilience, confidence, and key life skills. As a Support Care Worker, you'll be a positive role model-approachable, supportive, and committed to making a meaningful difference. Creating safe, nurturing, and fun experiences is central to what we do. We're recruiting Casual Care Workers for our homes in Carlisle and Headsnook-warm, compassionate individuals who want to help young people recover from early life experiences and thrive. Main Duties Support daily routines: morning/evening tasks, personal hygiene, meals, school runs, activities, and bedtime Promote independence, life skills, socialisation, and room cleanliness Attend appointments and support activity plans and daily targets Complete paperwork: day sheets, handovers, budgeting, checks, and daily records Carry out household tasks: cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal prep, and kitchen hygiene Complete safety checks (COSHH, fire, vehicle) Build positive relationships with families and help organise family time About You: Flexibility to work up to 14‑hour shifts with varied start times (08:00, 12:00, 14:00), including potential sleep‑ins Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work toward it) Excellent communication, listening, and teamwork skills Willingness to learn and complete an enhanced DBS (paid for by us) Experience in EBD, social care, residential work, or youth work (advantageous) North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Care & Support Worker Days - Mayflower Court
NorseCare - Norwich, Norfolk
£13.31 to £13.31 an hour
PermanentPart time
Join our friendly, supportive and inclusive team at Mayflower Court to help us make a real difference in the lives of our service users. Care Support Worker - Norwich £13.81 per hour (Days) + enhancements Hours Available: 25.5 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours 30 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours 34.5 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours Are you an experienced Care professional or new to the industry? Come and work for Norse Care. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from improving people's lives. Please note that Norse Care are currently unable to provide sponsorship. A day in the life: As a Care Support Worker you will assist with personal care and support tasks, enabling our service users to make informed choices, promoting their independence and dignity in line with their person-centred care plan. Working as part of a team, you will build strong relationships with your colleagues and the service users, participating and supporting with wellbeing events and activities, and helping to promote a safe and engaging environment. Responding to call bells and emergencies in a timely manner and communicating with other medical professionals and community stakeholders as required. About you: We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others by providing excellent care and who share our core values: We care completely. We collaborate proactively. We act with integrity. We pursue better. We make it happen. **We will be looking for you to demonstrate these at the interview stage! ** About Mayflower Court: Mayflower Court is our modern purpose-built care home in Norwich, part of the Bowthorpe Care Village. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia. Why work for Norse Care? We value the contribution that everyone at Norse Care makes to improving people's lives. It's important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training, so our service users get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed! We understand that working in care can be rewarding but also challenging, so your wellbeing is important to us. From day one, you will have access to a wide range of benefits alongside a great reward package including weekend working enhancements, access to a Blue Light Card, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment, and more. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
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Care & Support Worker Nights - Mayflower Court
NorseCare - Norwich, Norfolk
£14.06 to £14.06 an hour
PermanentPart time
Join our friendly, supportive and inclusive team at Mayflower Court to help us make a real difference in the lives of our service users. Care Support Worker - Norwich £14.06 per hour (Nights) + enhancements Hours Available: 28.88 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours 36.75 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours Are you an experienced Care professional or new to the industry? Come and work for Norse Care. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from improving people's lives. Please note that Norse Care are currently unable to provide sponsorship. A day in the life: As a Care Support Worker you will assist with personal care and support tasks, enabling our service users to make informed choices, promoting their independence and dignity in line with their person-centred care plan. Working as part of a team, you will build strong relationships with your colleagues and the service users, participating and supporting with wellbeing events and activities, and helping to promote a safe and engaging environment. Responding to call bells and emergencies in a timely manner and communicating with other medical professionals and community stakeholders as required. About you: We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others by providing excellent care and who share our core values: We care completely. We collaborate proactively. We act with integrity. We pursue better. We make it happen. **We will be looking for you to demonstrate these at the interview stage! ** About Mayflower Court: Mayflower Court is our modern purpose-built care home in Norwich, part of the Bowthorpe Care Village. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, specialising in care and support for people living with dementia. Why work for Norse Care? We value the contribution that everyone at Norse Care makes to improving people's lives. It's important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training, so our service users get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed! We understand that working in care can be rewarding but also challenging, so your wellbeing is important to us. From day one, you will have access to a wide range of benefits alongside a great reward package including weekend working enhancements, access to a Blue Light Card, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment, and more. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
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Care & Support Worker Nights - Harker House
NorseCare - Long Stratton, Norfolk
£14.06 to £14.06 an hour
PermanentPart time
Join our friendly, supportive and inclusive team at Harker House to help us make a real difference in the lives of our service users. Care Support Worker - Long Stratton £14.06 per hour (Nights) + enhancements 35 hours per week + opportunity for additional hours Shifts across Monday - Sunday: 20.00-07.00 Are you an experienced Care professional or new to the industry? Come and work for Norse Care. We offer fully funded accredited courses, excellent career progression, and job satisfaction from improving people's lives. Please note that Norse Care are currently unable to provide sponsorship. A day in the life: As a Care Support Worker you will assist with personal care and support tasks, enabling our service users to make informed choices, promoting their independence and dignity in line with their person-centred care plan. Working as part of a team, you will build strong relationships with your colleagues and the service users, participating and supporting with wellbeing events and activities, and helping to promote a safe and engaging environment. Responding to call bells and emergencies in a timely manner and communicating with other medical professionals and community stakeholders as required. About you: We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others by providing excellent care and who share our core values: We care completely. We collaborate proactively. We act with integrity. We pursue better. We make it happen. **We will be looking for you to demonstrate these at the interview stage! ** About Harker House: Harker House is our care home at the heart of the Long Stratton community in South Norfolk. The home provides short-term and full-time care and support, including specialist care and support for people living with dementia. Why work for Norse Care? We value the contribution that everyone at Norse Care makes to improving people's lives. It's important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability. We provide access to award-winning training, so our service users get the best care, and you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career. We want you to succeed! We understand that working in care can be rewarding but also challenging, so your wellbeing is important to us. From day one, you will have access to a wide range of benefits alongside a great reward package including weekend working enhancements, access to a Blue Light Card, physiotherapy and chiropractor treatment, and more. For a complete list of what we offer, please click here to visit our website. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect all our colleagues to share our vision and values. An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to the high number of applications we receive for our vacancies, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
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Operations Manager / Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Orpington, London
£45,000 to £55,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Operations Manager / Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care Location: Orpington Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Performance Bonus Type: Full-time, Permanent We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager / Registered Manager to take operational responsibility for an established domiciliary care service in Orpington. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can confidently oversee the day-to-day running of the service while taking responsibility for CQC registration, compliance, quality and team performance. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for the operational running of the service. Lead and develop the care and office teams. Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations and legislation. Manage rotas, staffing levels and service delivery. Oversee care plans, risk assessments, audits and quality assurance. Manage safeguarding, incidents, complaints and investigations. Lead recruitment, supervision, training and performance management. Build strong relationships with service users, families and professionals. Monitor operational and financial performance. Drive service improvement, efficiency and growth. Prepare and maintain the service for CQC inspection. Act as the registered person for the service and provide strong leadership across the operation. About You We're looking for someone with: Proven management experience within domiciliary/home care. Strong understanding of CQC and adult social care regulations. Experience managing teams, compliance and operational performance. Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent. Strong commercial and operational awareness. Excellent leadership and communication skills. A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership. What's on Offer? £45,000-£50,000 salary, depending on experience. Performance-related bonus. Significant autonomy and responsibility. Opportunity to lead and develop an established service. Professional development and career progression. A key leadership position with genuine scope to make an impact. If you're an experienced Operations Manager, Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or senior domiciliary care professional ready to take the next step, we'd like to hear from you.
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Personal Assistant wanted to help young person to access social activities in Salford M6 GD-SCC-001
Blue Sky Brokers - Salford
from £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
To provide high quality support, companionship, personal and social assistance to a young girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Difficulties and Sensory Processing Syndrome. To act as a highly professional, proactive, and safe carer and companion who will sensitively and compassionately provide a range of assistance, companionship and personal care. Roles and Responsibilities: Provide high quality support and companionship. · Provide high quality care and assistance with personal hygiene in a safe, sensitive, dignified, and respectful manner. · Administer prescribed oral medication ONLY if required and authorised by child’s parent. · Take full responsibility for the client’s wellbeing and safeguarding whilst in your care. · Safely escort and enable the client to engage in and enjoy social and recreational activities. · Always maintain confidentiality. · Communicate effectively with the client’s parents, and others involved in the client’s care. · Undergo relevant training as required.
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Re-Advertised Social Worker x4 - (Perm/Full Time) - REF:HSCP/80547 80540 80534 80396 - INV06846
Inverclyde Council - Port Glasgow
£50,332 to £52,956 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Re-Advertised Social Worker REF: HSCP/80547 80540 80534 80396 Salary: Grade 9 £50,332 - £52,956 Location: Princes Street House/James Watt Buildings Hours Per Week: 37 Hours Join a service that is transforming outcomes for children and young people At Inverclyde Children's Services, we are investing in relationship-based practice, early intervention, workforce development and service innovation so that social workers can focus on what matters most: improving the lives of children and families. As a Social Worker within the service, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through direct work with children, young people and their families. Inverclyde is committed to delivering high-quality trauma-informed practice, underpinned by the principles of The Promise. We have implemented Signs of Safety and Healing as our practice framework, supporting strengths-based, collaborative and transparent work with children, families and partner agencies. We are looking for talented and committed social workers who share our values and ambitions to join us: Request for Assistance Our RFA Team is the front door to Children and Families Social Work and plays a vital role in ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time. You will contribute to screening, assessment and proportionate decision-making, working closely with partners to identify needs, risks and appropriate responses at the earliest opportunity. Community Social Work Our Community Social Work Teams provide opportunities to build meaningful, long-term relationships with children, young people and families. You will support children involved in child protection processes, children who are looked after away from home, and those requiring permanence planning, helping to achieve lasting and positive outcomes. Disabled Children and Young People Within this focussed team, you will work with children and young people who have complex health and disability-related needs. You will undertake assessments, develop tailored support plans and champion SDS, helping children, young people and their families achieve greater choice, control and flexibility. Intensive Support to Young People This newly redesigned team provides targeted support to young people who require intensive intervention, typically aged 12 and above. You will work with young people experiencing, or at risk of exploitation, support those involved in justice processes, and help care experienced young people plan successfully for independence. As a Social Worker in Inverclyde, you will: Use the Signs of Safety and Healing framework to inform assessment, planning and decision-making. Build strong, collaborative relationships with children, families and partner agencies. Contribute to positive and sustainable outcomes through strengths-based practice. Benefit from high-quality supervision and a culture of continuous professional development. Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers For NQSW, we offer a protected and supported first year in practice in line with SSSC requirements. This includes dedicated support from Learning and Development Officers, regular NQSW forums, structured professional development opportunities and a well-established Programme that has been successfully embedded within Inverclyde HSCP for several years. Why Inverclyde? Inverclyde is a place where social workers can flourish. Our size allows us to be agile, connected and responsive, with visible leadership and strong professional relationships across services. You will have the opportunity to influence practice, contribute to service improvement and be part of a workforce committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families. If you are due to complete your postgraduate social work qualification we will, subject to eligibility criteria, reimburse your final-year tuition fees if you are successful in your application. If this sounds like where you are meant to be, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about these exciting opportunities and our ambitions for the future, please contact - alan.stevenson@inverclyde.gov.uk or 01475 715270 Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support. You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council Important Applicant Information: Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application. Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders. Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information. Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we do not hold a sponsorship license. Vetting by Disclosure Scotland If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post. Regulatory Bodies If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees. Further Assistance Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk. Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job. Flexible Working Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity. Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.
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Senior Pharmacist Team Leader (Elderly Care and Rehabilitation)
The Hillingdon Hospital - Uxbridge
£57,528 - £64,750 Per annum, pro-rata
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to join our team as a Senior Pharmacist Team Leader for the Care of the Elderly and Rehabilitation services. The Senior Pharmacist Team Leader is a key clinical role within the Trust's pharmacy service, working closely with the Principal Pharmacist to manage pharmacy provisions. The post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy services for older adults across inpatient care and lead the medicines optimisation agenda to medical elderly care, frailty and rehabilitation departments. This Pharmacy Department provides a reliable, quality and patient centred service with empathy, enthusiasm and commitment. It prides itself in being forward thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with the clinical teams. We have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department." 1. Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation, policies and procedures by themselves and team members. 2. Ensuring a safe, legal and timely supply of medication to patients. 3. Working independently and liaising closely with Senior Pharmacists, Principal Pharmacists, the Head of Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Technicians. 4. Being responsible for the day-to-day planning and provision of clinical pharmacy and medicines management services within their directorate and ensuring the timely delivery of services in line with key performance indicators. 5. Positively influencing cost effective prescribing 6. Assisting in the development of clinical guidelines, protocols and Patient Group Directions (PGDs). 7. Providing professional and managerial support to Principal Pharmacists when required. 8. Acting as the first point of contact for clinical practitioners and support staff on matters relating to medicines management. 9. Being professionally accountable for their own practice and that of others within their field of practice. 10. Providing effective leadership to divisional staff and across the pharmacy team. 11. Facilitating the safe discharge of all patients by ensuring the timely transfer of medicines information to those responsible for ongoing medication and care provision. The post holder will also be responsible for further developing processes and procedures to support the Trust's ongoing contribution to the Discharge Medicines Service. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Professional To manage and provide a clinically orientated pharmacy service to healthcare professionals and patients with complex medical and pharmaceutical needs. This will involve: · critically evaluating and interpreting patient information (prescription charts, patient notes, observation charts, laboratory results and medicines) to ensure that prescribed treatment is safe, effective and appropriate for the patient · proactively suggesting evidence-based improvements to drug therapy and management of patients to consultants and senior medical staff, anticipating a positive outcome for the patient · providing evaluated information to consultants, senior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacists and other health care professionals, making recommendations where opinions differ and information is lacking · counselling patients, relatives and carers about medication, checking their understanding of information and being mindful of physical and language barriers · promoting cost-effective prescribing by encouraging and supporting compliance with the Formulary and by advising medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals including pharmacy staff, in line with Trust, local and national policies and procedures · feeding back to the Head of Pharmacy and other members of the team, changes that impact on current practice. To dispense/supply medicines safely and legally for all patients. To manage the pharmaceutical care needs of patients at admission through to discharge using the staff in the team. To respond appropriately to requests for information on medicines from patients and/or their representatives to promote understanding of medicines to ensure compliance and concordance. To respond appropriately to requests from all levels of medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals for information and advice about the selection and use of drug therapy and to promote the cost-effective use of drugs. To be responsible for the proposal, preparation and maintenance of written policies and procedures relating to pharmacy matters within the Division. To assist in the development of standards of practice for the service/team and to review its performance. To be responsible for ensuring regular stock list reviews in liaison with the ward or department managers/lead nurses and appropriate pharmacy staff. To ensure that a record of all interventions/contributions to care is maintained and audited at intervals as specified by the Principal Pharmacist. To identify adverse drug reactions and potential defective medicines and to report these according to local and national guidelines. To contribute and lead on the development of clinical guidelines, PGDs, protocols and procedures within the Division. To attend relevant external peer group networks and report back appropriately. To act as a role model in promoting good professional practice and to be an ambassador for Pharmacy. To demonstrate current Continuing Professional Development and participate in the Pharmacy department’s education and training programme. To support formulary and Principal pharmacist in managing drug shortages. To act as an Independent Prescriber, when applicable to patients’ care in accordance with the Trust’s Non-Medical Prescribing policy. Managerial To plan and prioritise personal work and work of a designated team to meet agreed deadlines for completion of duties. To monitor and maintain performance of pharmacy staff and the efficiency of the service/team against standards and key performance indicators. To provide explanation of variations in drug expenditure and to assist in monitoring expenditure and financial planning. To investigate untoward drug incidents and complaints, action any corrective procedures necessary and report back via governance structures as appropriate. To apply Risk Management principles to the practice of Pharmacy, support the department’s Risk Management strategy and actively manage risk relating to medicines in the Division. To contribute to the clinical governance plan for the clinical specialities and Pharmacy department. To formulate strategies relating to optimisation of medicines and pharmacy services in response to development and changes within areas of responsibility. This includes contribution to annual business planning and relevant business cases. Service provision To have an overview of all aspects of the service provided by the department to ensure continuity of care and maintenance of professional standards. To ensure that all activities undertaken contribute wherever possible, to an accurate patient record, electronic or paper. To plan, organise and participate in clinical audit, drug use review, practice evaluation and development and project work as dictated by service needs. To advise the Principal Pharmacists on developments and new initiatives and to plan their implementation in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists. To participate in clinical trials, research and audit where appropriate. To actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists. To provide and interpret information relating to service delivery (eg workload statistics), drug utilisation and expenditure. To ensure safe systems of work in line with current Health and Safety policies. To observe departmental and Trust policies and procedures and report deviations from them to appropriate staff, resolve these issues and feedback non-compliance to appropriate staff. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacists and cover the absence of other Senior Pharmacists when required. To liaise with other senior Pharmacy staff in promoting the efficient use of staff. To lead and facilitate pharmacist peer review meetings. To assist in the recruitment of staff when required. To participate in the staff appraisal system and undertake appraisal of staff/ To participate in the Emergency Duty Commitment. To participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including 7-day service requirements. To carry out any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Pharmacy. Staff Development Provide effective leadership to all staff and contribute to their leadership development. To provide supervision and in-service training for all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff. To identify training needs and agree personal and professional development plans for staff in the speciality. To participate in the formal service needs training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other pharmacy staff in the capacity of tutor or mentor. To be responsible for the training of rotational pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff in the performance of their duties. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Care Assistant, Welwyn Garden City (Full time)
STARLING HOMECARE - Welwyn Garden City
£14.50 to £28 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Starling Homecare is a family owned, independently run homecare provider based in St Albans and registered with the CQC. We are looking for kind, reliable care assistants to support people in their own homes across Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar, including Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn, Brookmans Park, Welham Green, Cuffley and Potters Bar. You will see the same clients regularly and help them with the things that let them stay at home: getting up and ready for the day, meals, medication prompts, keeping the house the way they like it, getting out and about, and company. You will notice when something is not right and say so. Pay: £14.50 an hour on weekdays and £15.00 an hour at weekends, paid for every visit you work. After your first three months you can move to our Committed Availability Rate of £16.00 an hour, every hour, if you keep around 40 hours of availability a week at the times our clients need us most. On top of your hourly rate: - Rate uplift to £21.00 an hour on bank holidays - Rate uplift to £28.00 an hour on Christmas Day and New Year's Day - 40p per mile between visits - £200 welcome bonus after your first three months, on the terms set out in your offer letter - Uniform and PPE provided - Company pension - After six months, an invitation to join our wellbeing package, including a 24/7 GP service, counselling, digital physiotherapy and savings on everyday shopping No experience is needed. We train you properly, at no cost to you, and you shadow experienced carers before your first visit on your own. Zero hours contract. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Starling Homecare is an equal opportunities employer.
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