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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Night Care & Support Assistant - £500 Welcome Bonus
Care South - Gillingham, South West
£13.05 to £13.30 an hour
PermanentFull time
About The Role Join Our Caring Community at Fern Brook Lodge! Role: Night Care & Support Assistant Location: Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham, SP8 4QD Pay: £13.05 – £13.30 per hour and a £500 welcome bonus Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Bank Shift Pattern: 20:00 – 08:00 (including alternate weekends) Should you be successfully hired into this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Welcome Bonus of £500 as a thank you for deciding to join Care South. *T&Cs Apply. Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Fern Brook Lodge, we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team. You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued. We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way. If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference! Make a Real Difference Every Day Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships. Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do! Why You’ll Love Working with Us You'll receive a comprehensive induction including; - Ongoing training and development. - Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues. - Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference. - Encouraging residents to stay independent and active. - Assisting with personal care and mobility needs. - Building genuine friendships with residents. - Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home. Your Rewards and Benefits At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards. As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: - - Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card. - Paid induction and training. - Employee referral bonus scheme. - Free DBS check. - Contributory pension scheme. - Life insurance. - NMC pin fees paid by us. - Staff association. - Local staff reward programme - Onsite learning and development team. - Career progression. - Competitive pay rates. - Flexible working hours. - Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. What You Need to Know - You must be 18 years or older. - We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship. Ready to Join Us? If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special. About The Company PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
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Commissioning Manager - Frailty and Palliative, End of Life Care
NHS Jobs - Wolverhampton
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
PermanentFull time
The complete job description and person specification can be found in the attached document. The role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and service. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery through developing key commissioning approaches to the area of planned care. In carrying out the role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do: Commissioning for Value and Outcomes Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity Advancing Health Equity Integrated Partnership You will be accountable for: Support the development of neighbourhood health strategic commissioning frameworks across designated portfolio areas. Engage with provider collaboratives, NHS Trusts, primary care and the independent sector as appropriate, Maintain oversight and accountability of lead provider arrangements to ensure delivery against the neighbourhood health strategic commissioning frameworks. Apply commissioning skills and knowledge to national policy to ensure application to the local population health intelligence to drive the ICBs neighbourhood health strategic commissioning approach and reduce health inequalities. Work with other ICB clusters across the Midlands to identify and realise opportunities for Joint Commissioning. Develop skills and competencies required for strategic and tactical commissioning functions including PHM, analytical and contractual/legal. The postholder will deputise, as appropriate, for the Head of Programme Frailty and EoL and will oversee line management arrangements for staff across the Directorate. Key Relationships 1. New Care Models Director 2. ICB Chief Officers and Senior Leaders 3. Senior team representatives from all ICS partners - NHS Providers, Local Authorities and Community Interest Company (CICs) 4. Primary Care and General Practice 5. NHSE 6. Community providers and place-based partnerships 7. All staff supporting the work of the ICS and working within the ICS footprint - more specifically Senior Commissioning managers in health and local government, Population Health Management teams, Strategy teams, Finance and Contracting teams. 8. VCSE delivery Partners 9. Programme and Transformation Leads across the ICB Core Duties and Responsibilities Communication 1. Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with ICB and system colleagues working across the planned care portfolios 2. Work effectively with a variety of external consultancies working on other projects and programmes within other NHS directorates as required 3. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, presenting information, to a wide range of stakeholders in a formal setting 4. Can deal with resulting potentially aggressive/antagonistic situations 5. Committed to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of business sensitive issues 6. Nurture key relationships and maintains networks internally and externally, including local, regional and national networks. 7. Close liaison with the Communications and Stakeholder team on public relations and marketing activities 8. Link with managers and members of other functions, to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment 9. Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the impact of any change. 10. Deputise for the Head of Programme Frailty and EoL as required, expanding on knowledge, skills and experience within personal professional development 11. Engage and liaise with key stakeholder, in particular: To support the delivery of day-to-day activities and projects To manage team work loads and drive delivery of a range of business initiatives and projects To support the identification and sharing of best practice To operate in a highly political and sensitive environment Support the portfolio of initiatives in demonstrating value for money for the current spend through tracking, managing and delivering agreed benefits
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Maternity Care Assistant | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust - Walsall
£25,272 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POST, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE RIGHT TO WORK. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Inpatient Area as a Maternity Care Assistant within maternity services. We have posts available both on delivery suite and the inpatient wards. The Maternity Care Assistant provides support to the Midwifery and medical team via this exciting and varied role. You will be working as part of the team in the Inpatient service but may on occasions be required to provide support to other clinical areas within our maternity unit. These areas provide an opportunity to gain a wide variety of skills and knowledge. Previous applicants need not apply The successful applicants should be able to work a variety of day and night shifts patterns across a 7 day service including weekends and all bank holidays. A preference for full time or part time working should be stated on the application form. PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE EARLY IF HIGH VOLUMES OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM You will need to have good computer skills, administrative skills, attention to detail and good communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone. This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026
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Occupational Therapist | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS FT - Ashton Under Lyne
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
ContractFull time
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Community Rehabilitation Team on a temporary contract. The post will suit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with an interest in developing skills across a wide range of therapeutic approaches. Our Community Rehabilitation Team supports individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs to achieve recovery and independence within the community across the Pennine Care footprint. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and treatment, psychological care and fostering a culture of innovation, compassion, and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The team is a trust wide service covering all five boroughs of Pennine Care and it is essential that you drive and have access to transport to travel across the whole footprint of the trust. We are currently based at Trust HQ in Ashton Under Lyne. Our core hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. To embed the Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention pathway across the Community Rehabilitation Team, within the framework of Model of Human Occupation in collaboration with the wider MDT. To be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Community Rehabilitation Team, supporting them in their recovery journey. To undertake specialist OT assessments in all areas of self-care, productivity and leisure to support discharge planning and identify support needs. To conduct OT assessments, developing outcome-based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence-based outcome measures. To provide a range of highly skilled interventions that will be delivered on both a group and individual basis and share those skills with other team members. To develop treatment plans and intervention to be delivered by the team’s social inclusion workers. To provide clinical supervision to the junior staff within the Community Rehabilitation Team. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance • Access to Continued Professional Development • Involvement in improvement and research activities • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel • To offer a range of OT assessments and interventions for service users within the Community Rehabilitation Team. • To be able to work across all functions within the and support patients to achieve their individually agreed goals. • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement individualised programmes of care/interventions in accordance with CPA (where appropriate). • To lead on the development of group-based interventions to aid recovery and promote social inclusion. • To facilitate the development of peer support networks as part of the discharge pathway from the service. • To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification. • To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to ensure up-to-date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact. • To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication. • To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients as required. • To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation. • To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients • To work in partnership, direct, support and supervise the team’s technical instructor. See attached Job Description for full details. This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
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CARE ASSISTANTS WANTED — WEEKLY PAY & FLEXIBLE SHIFTS
AGA Recruitment Limited - Bournemouth
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Make a difference, with shifts that fit your life. AGA Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting reliable, compassionate Care Assistants for temporary agency shifts supporting our client. Why join AGA? ✅ Weekly pay through PAYE ✅ Flexible morning, afternoon, long day and night shifts ✅ Training and ongoing support ✅ A friendly recruitment team to help you along the way You’ll support residents with their daily routines and personal care, helping them feel safe, comfortable and respected.
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Home Care Worker / PA - Ilkeston - Week Days
East Midlands Homecare Limited - Ilkeston
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Two shifts per week 7.15am to 5.15pm Weekdays only - no weekends We are looking for a caring, compassionate and dedicated person to join our professional team at East Midlands Homecare. You will need to have worked in care before and have some experience caring for people with dementia. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU • Full (paid) induction training • Opportunity to achieve a funded diploma / apprenticeship • Regular paid update training • In house career progression opportunities • 5.6 weeks paid holiday • Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution • Free uniform, PPE, DBS check • You will be paid whilst attending all training and meetings • Refer a friend scheme - £300 bonus paid for successful recruitment • FREE Blue Light Card • Annual pay reviews YOUR ROLE This position is with one client in her home. Duties are varied and include • Assisting with personal care needs • Meal preparation • Accompanying the lady on walks in the local area • Assisting with household needs such as laundry and shopping • Providing companionship and support ABOUT US East Midlands Homecare is a local family run care provider who have been supporting people in the community for over 25 years. We work closely with Derbyshire Social Services and the Care Quality Commission. We pride ourselves on providing the very best level of care in the local community and are highly recommended by our clients. Our team of care workers assist people to live and enjoy life to the full, regardless of illness or disability. We respect privacy and dignity and promote independence and choice in everything we do. We take time to get to know our clients so that we can provide a personal service and support them not just with day to day care, but also socially and emotionally. As part of our dedicated team, you will make a real difference to people’s lives. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Supportive and Palliative Care Team
NHS Jobs - Southampton
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
In this role, your key responsibilities will include: Providing specialist assessment, advice and personalised care planning for patients with palliative and supportive care needs across the Trust.Coordinating care and ensuring effective communication between patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.Supporting decision-making and advance care planning to help patients receive care that aligns with their goals and preferences.Working collaboratively with hospital, community and primary care services to facilitate smooth transitions of care, minimise delays and support timely discharge whenever appropriate.Providing education and support to healthcare professionals to enhance knowledge and promote high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across the organisation.Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives to continually improve patient care and service delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide sensitive and complex information, build therapeutic relationships and support patients and families during challenging situationsStrong clinical assessment and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload of patients.A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice. You will be supported to develop your skills as a CNS through a programme of competencies with support from colleagues and clinical supervision. The service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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