Head Chef - St Georges Court Care Home
Excelcare Holdings
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an experienced and creative Head Chef to join our St Georges Court Care Home in Cambridge. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: £16.65 per hour (depending on experience) 45 hours a week (minus unpaid breaks) Monday - Sunday. You will be required to work alternate weekends. (Start and Finish times to be discussed) About the role: As the Care Home Chef, you will be required to prepare and cook nutritious meals using fresh ingredients. Schedule weekly meal menus, paying attention to individual dietary requirements Work with the Home Manager to ensure that ordering of stock is in line with budgetary requirements. Work with healthcare professionals involved in the support of people living in our care homes to ensure meal plans and dietary requirements fall into individuals support plans and risk assessments. Maintain quality assurance systems within the kitchen Undertake supervision of other kitchen team members Have a full understanding of Health & Safety as well as Food Hygiene issues, COSHH, and working within the guidelines relating to contamination and cross infection. You will be involved in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect What we are looking for from you: Experience of cooking for large numbers NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality 2 years’ experience in a catering environment 12 months experience in managing a kitchen Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Free on-site parking Enhancement to pay on bank holidays Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer DBS certificate paid by Excelcare* Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required) Paid uniform Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Team appreciation week *Terms and Conditions apply If you are interested in the position, please apply online today or call the Recruitment Team on 02083135003 if you have any questions – we look forward to hearing from you.
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Personal Care Assistant for a child/14.20/hr in Bristol
UKCIL - Bristol
£14.20 to £14.20 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Care Assistant for a child/14.20/hr in Bristol Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 97480d79 Personal Care Assistant – Flexible Part-Time Weekend & School Holiday Work We are looking for a kind, reliable and patient Personal Care Assistant to support our lovely family, particularly our son who has complex physical and communication needs and requires support with all aspects of his daily care. The role is ideal for someone looking for flexible part-time work at weekends and during school holidays. Support is mainly needed at weekends during term time, usually around 4 hours, and during half terms and the summer holidays, usually around 8 hours per week. There may be some flexibility around the exact days and times. The role will involve providing personal care and practical support, helping with activities, positioning and mobility, and supporting our son to enjoy time at home and out in the community. He eats orally and has blended food. He uses specialist equipment, including a hoist, and may require support with medication. Full training and guidance will be provided for the hoist, medication and his individual care routines, so previous experience is helpful but not essential. You will work alongside us as parents and follow his established routines and care needs. We are looking for someone who is caring, dependable, calm and respectful, who genuinely enjoys working with children and is happy to learn his individual routines. Previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is helpful, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are equally important. This is a flexible part-time role, which could suit someone studying, working another job, or looking for additional weekend and school-holiday hours. Pay: £13.20 per hour through Direct Payments (employed) or £15 per hour if self-employed. We can also contribute an additional £1 per hour ourselves, making the rate £14.20 employed or £16 per hour self-employed. We are hoping to find someone who can become a familiar and trusted member of our support team and build a positive relationship with our son and family. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Social + Leisure activities Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Medical Safe Administration of Medication Epilepsy Awareness Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Health Care Support Worker (Outpatients) Progression post
The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT - Devizes
£25,272 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications. Under the delegation and supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, the Health Care Assistant will carry out all of the delegated duties listed in the main responsibilities section below independently within the health care team. The post holder will work within the out-patient department as part of a team supporting patients, clinicians and colleagues during outpatient consultations. They will provide the fundamentals of care to patients in the hospital to ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment including patient safety and to make sure that the care experience is positive by treating all patients, family, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values and policies. Full & Part time hours available. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the correct training. All duties must be in accordance with the Band 2 skills matrix. Previous applicants need not apply We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners. 1. Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include; • Caring and communication with kindness and compassion • Personal Care including catheter care (if required) • Nutrition and Hydration support • Pressure Area Care • Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only) • Moving and handling • Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. Environmental maintenance • Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans • Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets • Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics. • Escort to other departments (except theatre) • Instigate Emergency procedure • Completion of accident / incident forms • Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment Please see job description for further details. This advert closes on Friday 23 Oct 2026
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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Whiston
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentFull time
**previous applicants need not apply.** We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our dynamic and innovative service that delivers psychological interventions for people with mild to moderate depression and anxiety related disorders. You will be familiar with primary care psychological services, and will deliver low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based treatment. Important Note: YouMUSThold a recognised Post Graduate Certificate / qualification which demonstrates that you are specifically trained to work as a Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerORbe toward the end of studying for this qualification, and expect to complete this within 3 months. You should only apply if you have undergone / are completing training for a specific PWP role. Owing to National requirements around Psychological Well Being Practitioner registration, qualified PWPs will need to have registration in place or newly qualified staff to achieve this within 6 months of qualifying. You must also be able to demonstrate high levels of written and verbal communication; be computer literate and be able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people. You will have experience of working in primary care and community settings and be able to work on your own initiative. You should have a real interest in helping people with anxiety and depression to achieve a level of recovery which will improve their overall wellbeing and day to day life. Ideally, you will also be experienced in facilitating courses/workshops for patients and/or community members (or have a willingness to get involved in the delivery of groups) and experience of delivering cCBT via SilverCloud (or willingness to learn). Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery Undertake patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the person’s treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach . Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity. **previous applicants need not apply.** This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Care Coordinator | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - Croydon
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of High Cost Allowances
PermanentFull time
Croydon has undertaken a service transformation within its community mental health services. The transformation is about enhancing our quality service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services and enhancing staff morale and in meeting the NHS Long Term Plan. It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon, getting involved in improved ways of working due to investment in resources. The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is a generic team integrated with Croydon Social Care in working with all adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness. We are looking for enthusiastic care coordinators that will grow and develop with the locality teams from Nursing, Social work, and OT professional background. The Social Workers will be offered a contract to work under South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. This advert is for vacancies in SOUTH LOCALITY TEAM The post holder will work as Care Coordinator for a caseload of service users in the local community who have complex mental health difficulties, and work with their carers where applicable. The post holder will be expected to have excellent self-management skills, and work collaboratively within the team. The post holder must be able to formulate flexible, robust and holistic care plans with service users and/or carers, to work well under pressure, be experienced in dynamic risk assessment, and to have excellent communication skills. Croydon Community Mental Health Service (CMHT) have undergone service transformation. The transformation is about enhancing the quality of our service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services, maintaining staff morale and to ensure services are meeting the NHS Long Term Plan. It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon and you will be directly involved in improving ways of working with investment in resources to enhance services. The new teams will no longer be based on diagnosis and will work with all individuals from a locality who have mental health needs that require support from secondary care. Croydon CMHT has 3 localities NORTH, CENTRAL and SOUTH. Our Locality Teams are highly experienced and supportive and Multi-disciplinary. In keeping with our obligations under the new Coronavirus Regulations 2021 in relation to Care Home visits, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination status against Covid-19 Benefits • Comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service. • Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing. • Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes • Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars • Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites • NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website. • We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to Senior clinical Practitioner or Clinical Team Leader. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in Leadership and MSc programme. Clinical Skills 1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. 2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support: · Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). · Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. · Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations. · Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. · Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy. 3. Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their social context, knowledge of the service user’s own experience and clinical judgment. 4. Supporting and supervising junior staff to develop the management of care needs Producing reports and in-care reviews 5. Coordinating junior staff and the wider care team in providing hands-on care to service users and evaluating processes of care delivered. This will include: · Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non-judgmental way. · Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service user’s respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity. · Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and family/carers. 6. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. 7. Advocating for service users’ needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Knowledge and Frameworks: 8. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors. Supporting and teaching junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice. 9. Recognising and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Leading and coordinating junior staff and the wider care team in the management of difficult situations and de-escalation and developing resilience and strategies to manage, including on leading staff and patient ‘de-briefing’ sessions. 10. Demonstrating a depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times. Teaching junior staff to understand the legal frameworks that support their practice. Communication: 11. Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, friends and colleagues. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries. 12. Demonstrating effective clinical communication and documentation to internal and external stakeholders ensuring: effective verbal and written handover of relevant and objective information. Demonstrating ability to determine key information, ability to recognise and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness, distress or of a deteriorating patient, and ability to escalate issues of concerns effectively and in a timely manner. 13. Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care by managing the patient caseload, organising care including delegating tasks and duties appropriately to staff with relevant competency, identifying and mitigating any risk issues in relation to the service users’ health and social care. Informing the relevant Health care professionals if there are any significant: Changes in the service user’s physical or mental state Factors relevant to the service user Incidents related to the service user 14. Maintaining timely and accurate service user written/electronic records in line with Trust policy. Use care plans, pathway documents and Information System progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner. 15. Reporting, without delay, any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers, staff and others in line with Trust policy. 16. Understanding and contributing to the Trust risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures; being aware of the necessity to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users. Supporting junior staff to respond appropriately if there are any significant factors, or incidents relating to the safeguarding service user. 17. Maintaining confidential information in accordance with Trust Policies. Teamworking and Professional development: 18. Protecting service users, self and others by maintaining a clean and healthy environment in accordance with health and safety and infection control policies. Ensuring safe working practices and working environment including monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of the service area and report, without delay, all hazards - real and potential. Leading audit and compliance activities and reports. 19. Working in ways that support shared responsibility within the team: demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues; working in a professional manner and with Trust values always in mind, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users/patients, carers and staff. 20. Leading, attending and participating in team meetings and contributing ideas to multi-professional team discussions. 21. Leading sessions on reflective practice for the wider care team to ensure effective patient care is based on evidence based practice and with Trust values in mind. Leading staff training and meetings including reflective practice groups and activities including the development of reflective portfolio. 22. Participating in supervision by nominated senior staff member, including annual review of performance as part of the appraisal (or PADR) system. Providing and coordinating and overseeing the supervision to Bands 2 – 5 nursing staff. 23. Demonstrating and promoting a clear leadership role to others and acting as role model to others at all times in accordance with Trust values. 24. Undertaking mandatory training as required by Trust policy plus support junior staff to complete Care Certificate, Trust Level 2 Apprenticeship if appropriate and other CPD training related to the role or area of work. 25. Supporting the team manager to conduct clinical or governance reviews of the team’s activity and the monitoring of performance and collating and disseminating the information to the appropriate individual. Contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area. 26. Contributing in training and development programmes of staff and supporting the clinical placements of student nurses. 27. Supporting Band 5 nurses to lead for the assessment and co-ordination of the Care Certificate for all Healthcare Support Workers in the clinical area, particularly if reasonable adjustments need to be made to complete training and learning. Leadership and Management: 28. Developing the clinical practice of junior members of staff, including newly qualified band 5 nurses. 29. Acting as a point of contact for all enquiries, working in partnership with the team manager and the wider MDT to coordinate the activities of the unit. 30. Deputising for the team manager in their absence and be accountable for the nursing care and management of team, including maintaining communication with the modern matron and senior nursing staff. 31. Assisting the team manager in ensuring the team is safely staffed, prioritising and deploying resources within budgetary parameters and escalating concerns to senior nursing staff where appropriate in accordance with HR policies and procedures. 32. Supporting the team manager to investigate incidents and complaints: compile reports and disseminate this information to senior management. 33. Recognising nursing practice that needs improvement and to work in partnership with the team manager to ensure appropriate action is taken to address it. 34. Supporting the team manager to ensure mandatory and statutory training are up to date for all staff. 35. Linking with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) to ensure delivery of care is in line with current teaching standards for both pre-registration and post registration nursing. 36. Demonstrating awareness and engagement with the SLMH&CP programme to develop the band 2-5 clinical workforce. This will include support of junior staff to undertake and complete apprenticeships as part of their career progression and development. This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Mental Health Senior Support Worker - Preston | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Preston
£28,138.50 - £30,205.50 Per Annum - Dependant on Experience
PermanentFull time
Mental Health Senior Support Worker, Young People Ashton on Ribble, Preston £28138.50 - £30205.50 per annum (dependent on experience) Full Time 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns will include : Early – 7am – 3.30pm Late – 2pm – 10.30pm Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons; Waking Night – 8.30pm – 7.30am Essential requirements of a Support Worker · Level 3 diploma qualification in care or equivalent or willingness to work towards this. · Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays · Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays. · Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately. · Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails) · Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others. · An ability to maintain a professional working boundary. · Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations. Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker · Full UK Driving Licence · NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care · Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs. Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. Company Benefits • Minimum 30 days holiday. • An additional day off each year for your birthday. • Enhanced company sick pay. • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme. • Enhanced company pension. • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. • Paid time off for fertility treatment. • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary). • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits • Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service. • Free eye tests and various other benefits. • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate). • Paid Training, Induction and DBS check. • We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. • We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. • We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. • Long service awards. • Social events including a Christmas party. • Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts. • Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral). • Free onsite parking. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support. At our home in Preston you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. This role requires patience, resilience, and compassion as you support our young people to navigate various challenges and develop new skills. When asked what qualities are the most important to them in a staff team, our young people have said they would like caring, honest, understanding, fun, and kind people to come and work with them. They love to learn new things and have a variety of hobbies and interests that they like to share with the team. They’re also an adventurous bunch who engage in a variety of activities such as going to the zoo, museums, outdoor sports, theme parks, and escape rooms to name a few. Our young people are working towards moving on positively from the home into the community and are developing skills that support their independence and autonomy. Florida House is a newly renovated 6-bed service located in Ashton-on-Ribble, the house is large and modern with spacious bedrooms and communal areas which includes a kitchen/dining area, two lounge areas, two bathrooms and one shower room. The house also has a fairly sized garden which is perfect for summer BBQs and outdoor games. It is a short drive or bus journey away from Preston Town Centre, there are also various local amenities such as Preston Railway Station; Preston Docklands including a cinema, shopping, food and beverage outlets; as well as local parks. The home is well cared for and staff and young people work together to make it homely and welcoming.Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support. The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management. Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Mental Health Support Worker, Driver- Bromborough. | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Bromborough
£26,227.50 - £27,378 Per Annum Dependant on Experience
PermanentFull time
Mental Health Support Worker, Young People Bromborough, Wirral Must be a driver, with a Full UK licence, manual licence only, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive service car unsupervised. £26227.50 - £27378.00 (Depending on experience) Full Time 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns will include : Early – 7am – 3.30pm Late – 2pm – 10.30pm Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons; Waking Night – 8.30pm – 7.30am Essential requirements of a Support Worker • Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays • DRIVER ONLY - WITH FULL MANUAL UK LICENCE • Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays • Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately • Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails) • Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others • An ability to maintain a professional working boundary • Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care • Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life. Company Benefits: • Minimum 30 days holiday. • An additional day off each year for your birthday. • Enhanced company sick pay. • Enhanced company pension. • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. • Paid time off for fertility treatment. • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary). • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts. • Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service. • Free eye tests and various other benefits. • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate). • Paid Training, Induction and DBS check. • We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. • We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. • We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. • Long service awards. • Social events including a Christmas party. • Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts. • Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral). • Free onsite parking. At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Southfield House is a stunning 7-bedroom luxury home located in the charming town of Bromborough, within the metropolitan borough of Wirral, Merseyside. This spacious property blends historic character with modern living, featuring open-plan rooms, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright, airy environment. The home offers a front garden with parking, along with a large back garden perfect for outdoor activities, especially during the summer months. Southfield House is well-connected by public transport, making commuting and travel around the region convenient. Bromborough Train Station is approximately a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the property. For local bus services, Bromborough is well-served with regular buses that connect the area to Birkenhead, as well as offering routes to Liverpool city centre. For drivers, the M53 motorway is easily accessible from Southfield House. Bromborough is a peaceful yet well-connected area with a variety of local amenities. Just a short distance from the house, Croft Retail and Leisure Park offers a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, cafes, and restaurants, ensuring all daily needs are met for our young people. Bromborough Village itself features local shops, pubs, and other essential services, while healthcare needs are served by Bromborough Health Centre and other medical facilities in the area. The area offers several beautiful parks and green spaces. Wirral Country Park is just a short drive away, providing scenic walking trails, cycling routes, and nature reserves. Previous care experience is not essential, and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Nurse | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse to support the Clinical Team Manager and Clinical Leadership Team on Roscoe Ward to deliver high quality safe and effective care. This is a demanding and challenging role where, as a successful candidate, you will be required to demonstrate high levels of resilience, excellent problem solving and inter-personal skills as well as the ability to provide sound clinical and managerial support to team members. The post holder will also demonstrate a passion for coaching leadership style, quality improvement and attitude which respects and values service users’ choice and works alongside them and their carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning. This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred listDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. The post holder will assist the Clinical Team Manager in carrying continuing Professional and managerial responsibility for the ward. The post holder will operate as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a balance of Managerial and Clinical activity. They will ensure continuity of care for service users on their journey through the acute service. Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals. Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service user’s personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Physiotherapist Assistant - Stroke Therapies | Surrey Downs Health and Care
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Epsom
£30,630 - £32,346 Pro Rata per Annum inc HCAS
PermanentFull time
Surrey Downs Health & Care We are seeking a passionate Physiotherapist Assistant to join our stroke therapy team at Epsom Hospital. In this role, you will support physiotherapists and collaborate with occupational therapists and nurses to provide rehabilitation services for adults recovering from stroke and neurological conditions. What We’re Looking For: - Previous experience in a hospital setting or with patients is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - A proactive, compassionate approach to patient support. - Experience assisting therapists or individuals with neurological conditions is a plus. This role is not for qualified Physiotherapists. What We Offer: - Professional support and supervision from experienced specialists. - Opportunities for Continued Professional Development (CPD). - Join a dedicated team making a difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about rehabilitation, we encourage you to apply! • Support neuro-rehabilitation by implementing therapy programmes devised by the lead therapist. • Manage your own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients, and monitoring their progress. • Assist in patient assessments, gathering relevant information, and adapting treatment plans under therapist guidance. • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care planning and discharge processes. Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centric care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes: • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area. • Epsom and St Helier’s, St George's, University Hospitals NHS Trust. • Surrey County Council Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents. • To carry out basic assessments of patients’ needs as directed by Qualified Clinicians • To carry out mobility and transfer assessments for specific pieces of equipment as requested by therapy or nursing staff and report back to qualified member of the team regarding the need for further input. • To be able to identify more complex issues that need assessment by qualified clinician. • To implement therapy programmes (as prescribed by the OT or PT) both to individuals and provide feedback to therapists. • To carry out programmes devised by therapists using a range of techniques which the post holder has been deemed competent to do. • To review patient progress and provide feedback at all stages of patients progress in caseload discussions. • To work jointly with clinicians in cases which are complex and may require physical moving and handling as part of their rehabilitation. • To be responsible for assessing and managing clinical risk in relation own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate. • Will not attempt any procedure without appropriate training and being deemed as competent to carry it out • To contribute to the evaluations of therapeutic interventions including planning discharge: • To set/ review SMART goals with patients, adapting them as the patient progresses. • To be able to monitor progress with appropriate outcome measures, adjusting treatment as appropriate. • To be able to prioritise work - load: • To plan day-to-day workload. • To be able to identify factors involved in making decisions with regard to prioritisation. • To be able to prioritise the referrals to rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis. • To provide support to clients, their carers, and other professionals involved in a patients care journey: • To use listening skills and be aware of the issues and of how to respond to questions and anxieties. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills, especially when a patient has barriers to understanding. • To liaise with family, carers or other involved with a patients care in order to teach exercise programmes for them to supervise. • To participate in the multi-disciplinary team within the Dorking Primary care Network Service. • 7. To adhere to organisational standards for documentation / writing notes: • To maintain timely patient progress notes on EMIS / Systm1 • To abide by the record keeping standards of SDHC • To be involved in service projects and developments • To contribute to and support any projects for improving the Community Therapy service. • To keep clinical skills updated by attending study days and training. • To maintain personal and professional development • To take part in CPD • Attend in-service training above. • To participate in SDHC’s appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan. • To participate in Clinical supervision. • To fulfil any specific tasks as requested by the Team Leader or other therapist • To maintain complete confidentiality of all information concerning patients that may be known or acquired in the course of work as per SDHC policy. • To adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community Therapy Service. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification for more details This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Housekeeper | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Tameside & Glossop NHS FT - Ashton Under Lyne
£25,272 pro rata per annum
PermanentPart time
Band 2 Housekeeper - Emergency Department Permanent contracts To cover from 08:00 - 00:00 7 days a week An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Emergency Department team and help make a positive difference. House keeping in ED is an important role in supporting the team in providing a high quality service to our patients. Previous house keeping experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. You will be responsible for assisting the team in providing departmental services in close liaison with other services within the trust. • General cleanliness and tidiness of the department • On-going monitoring and ordering of stock • Reporting faults and broken equipment • Supporting safety by maintaining confidentiality and security • Assist with meal time You can find full details of the responsibilities in the job description. Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: • Compassion • Accountability • Respect • Excellence We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. . The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached and can be downloaded. The person specificationdetailedbelow is not the full personspecification butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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