Senior Speech and Language Therapist
NHS Jobs - orpington
£45,953 to £54,254 a year
PermanentFull time
Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities 1. To manage an autonomous caseload on the neuro rehabilitation wards, which will include assessment, contribution to differential diagnosis, and specialist SLT management for patients with acquired communication and swallowing disorders, following King's College Hospital (KCH) Speech and Language Therapy evidence based guidelines and abiding by KCH Speech and Language Therapy service standards. 2. To identify barriers to effective communication within the environment and suggest and implement solutions where feasible. 3. To introduce low and high tech communication aids as appropriate and train the patient, their family and friends and the staff on using alternative and augmentative communication aid systems or to refer on to the communication aid therapist at Bowley Close. 4. To co-ordinate and promote communication developments under the guidance of a senior therapist e.g. mental capacity act issues, developing and delivering training on supporting communication, advising on environmental changes that support those with communication difficulties. 5. To maintain and develop the use of AAC techniques and equipment across the team. 6. To discuss, advise and plan appropriate patient goals with clients, carers and the multidisciplinary teams. 7. To act as a key worker/Rehabilitation Coordinator where appropriate. 8. To provide complex and sensitive clinical information to patients and carers in clear, accessible and empathetic format, both in written and verbal form 9. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of stay and discharge arrangements 10. To attend ward rounds and MDT meetings as appropriate 11. To liaise on a regular basis with relevant hospital and community therapy teams. 12. To liaise with other agencies to ensure appropriate follow up and care arrangements for patients 13. To develop and deliver training regarding communication and swallowing to carers, relatives and staff. Administrative Responsibilities 1. To maintain full, accurate and contemporaneous records within EPIC 2. To provide timely and accurate reports including transfer and discharge reports. 3. To prepare for and participate in an annual job appraisal which includes a 6 monthly review with the SLT acute clinical lead. 4. To attend Kings College Hospital Speech and Language Therapy team meetings. 5. To provide full, accurate and timely statistical data. Leadership 1. To provide clinical support and advise to junior therapists within the team.
Senior Staff Nurse - A604
NHS Jobs - Bristol
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator
NHS Jobs - Manchester
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
ContractFull time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TEAM SUPPORT Responsible for supporting and supervising workload allocation/ monitoring across administrative team members, escalating issues as appropriate to senior managers. Provide support to senior managers with general Human Resource activities, including but not limited to recruitment and selection and line management of administrative team members as required. This will be in accordance with Trust policies. Provide induction support and training to new and existing clinical trials staff through one-to-one and group learning activities. Encourage the sharing of best practice and dissemination of information through regular structured meetings with all trials administration staff. Assist with data collection for divisional metrics reports of key performance indicators. CLINICAL TRIALS CO-ORDINATION/ DATA MANAGEMENT: The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include: Act as a key point of contact with the core Research and Development team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams. Support feasibility activities for new studies under direction from senior managers and Principal Investigators. Manage the set up and initiation of allocated clinical trials within assigned Clinical Research Teams. Provide support for study set up and initiation that has been delegated to Clinical Trials Coordinators, escalating any delays as appropriate. Support with negotiations of study set-up costs and income recovery for assigned clinical trials in conjunction with the Research Divisions Business Planning and Finance teams with oversight from senior managers. Oversee maintenance of investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times. Oversee and process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, escalating any delays with the core Research and Development office as appropriate. To have the appropriate administrative processes in place to ensure, with the Clinical Research Team, that adverse event incidents and forms are completed, reported and followed up to resolution as the study protocol and regulations require. Implement and coordinate reporting mechanisms to ensure that research staff complete and return proformas containing up-dated information on patients included in the study. Oversee and complete case report forms and participate in monitoring visits as per sponsor requirements. Liaise with internal staff and external collaborators to resolve queries. Provide information for senior managers including (but not limited to) case report form completion timeliness, data locks, data backlogs, work allocations and patient recruitment. Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to the trial/ study, producing minutes as required. Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team. Attend disease-specific research team meetings to maintain an overview of team activity. Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams and implementation of action plans. Ensure that all documents are archived in the appropriate way by following the Trusts archiving guidelines. Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour WORKING PRACTICE Work closely with the Senior Research Management Team to implement new SOPs and working procedures within designated teams. Be pro-active in providing feedback on working practices within the research team and suggest new ways of working. The post holder is expected to use initiative and be able to work independently without close supervision. They are also expected to plan and organise their own time and workload activity with prioritisation, referring to senior managers as necessary. The post holder is guided by relevant protocols and SOPs, and expected to exercise judgement outside these areas. PERSONAL AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge with assistance from their assigned line manager to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. Participate in and deliver Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT Long periods of time spent using keyboard to input information and use of VDU for electronic communication. Prolonged concentration is regularly required (e.g. when checking through trial documentation and entering data into spreadsheets). Occasional exposure to distressed circumstances as trial patients are commonly suffering from terminal illnesses.
Senior Vehicle Technician/Mechanic
TrustFord - London
Competitive
On-sitePermanentFull time
For a Technician career that’s future proof DriveForwards A lot’s changing for automobile technicians right now. At TrustFord, we’ve got the training to keep you up to date on everything from electric vehicles to state-of-the-art features like voice-recognition controlled playlists. As the largest Ford dealership in Europe, we’ll take good care of you, too. With benefits from 33 days’ holiday to heavily discounted cars, you can Drive Forwards in style as a Technician here. About You: To deliver high standards of technical advice, service and maintenance to all our TrustFord customers. Own a full valid driving license, an NVQ 3, City & Guilds or equivalent. Have previous Automotive Senior Technician experience. Ideally some main dealership experience. During your first 12 months of Employment, you will be trained to IMI Level 3 in Electric Vehicle Maintenance and repair to ensure your skills remain relevant throughout your career with us. In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer: Performance Related Bonus 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme Pension Scheme & Life Assurance Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice Cycle to work purchase scheme Access to Perks at Work discount website Toolbox Insurance Requirements: Please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want all our colleagues to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you. When completing your application please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for. We blind recruit therefore our Recruiting Managers will not see your personal details or your CV until you have been selected to attend an interview. Our application form is your opportunity to detail all of your experience as you would on your CV. For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role. Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing for every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what... be it your race, ability, gender, or who you love. This helps us to develop inclusive and diverse teams, truly representative of the communities that we operate in. We welcome applications from everyone. We work with our colleague network Groups - including our Race, LGBTQ+, Disability and Gender Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - To help us be more inclusive, requests for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have. TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role. All offers of employment are subject to a background check. We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
Senior Care Assistant - Days
Vacancy Filler - Somerset Nursing Home, 1 Church Lane York
£13.21 to £13.21 an hour
PermanentFull time
Senior Care Assistant Days - Somerset House Nursing Home in Wheldrake near York, Part of the Country Court FamilyWe are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship. Hours: Days 33 hours per week, working weekends on rotaSomerset House Care Home offers family-led nursing and residential care in the beautiful Yorkshire village of Wheldrake near York. Our Home Manager & the friendly and compassionate care team are dedicated to our residents, providing personal, dignified care that ensures our home is exactly that - a home.JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILYCountry Court is proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLEWithin your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needsAdministration and monitoring of medications to residents.Supporting residents at meals timeMentor & assist new employees.Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs.Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details. ABOUT YOUWe want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team.Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.Have a friendly & caring attitude.Experience of administrating medication Able to engage well with the residents and their families.NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.Great communication skills, both written & verbal.IN RETURNYou’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:Annual pay reviews.A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*Access to the Blue Light Discount CardAnnual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes*Subject to Terms and ConditionsClick the Apply Button Now! -If the Senior Care Assistant Role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE:All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.You may have experience as Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ level 2, NVQ Level 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Support, team leader.
Senior/Supervising Social Worker
FCA Scotland - Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire
£41,960.42 to £41,960.42 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Location: Cambuslang Office Salary: Up to £41,960.42 per annum dependent upon experience Status: Full Time, 35 hours per week Benefits Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme On-site free parking About Us Since 2002, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through high-quality fostering support and care. Together with our sister organisation, Foster Care Associates, we are part of one of the UK's largest and most respected fostering organisations, giving our teams access to exceptional resources, specialist expertise and sector-leading support. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to children, young people and the foster carers who support them across Scotland. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, feel valued and thrive within their community. Over the past 23 years, we have supported and cared for more than 2,000 children and young people, helping to create brighter futures and lasting positive outcomes. We are also proud to have made a pledge to The Promise Scotland, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to ensuring that care-experienced children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected, with opportunities to reach their full potential. Our pledge reflects our dedication to embedding the values and ambitions of The Promise across all areas of our work. We are proud that our passion, dedication and high standards have been recognised by Care Inspectorate, who graded our service as "Very Good". This reflects the commitment, professionalism and compassion of our entire team and reinforces our reputation as an organisation where both children and colleagues are supported to succeed. Duties Will Include Support foster carers and their families to provide safe, nurturing, trauma-informed care that helps children and young people feel secure, valued and able to achieve positive outcomes Build trusting and supportive relationships with foster carers, promoting reflective practice and helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience required to meet the individual needs of children and young people Support and monitor the ongoing suitability, wellbeing and development of foster carers to ensure children experience stable, caring and emotionally attuned home environments that promote recovery, growth and learning Ensure foster carers have a clear understanding of the fostering role, trauma-informed parenting approaches, and the standards, policies and procedures expected within FCA Scotland, including complaints and representation processes Provide regular supervision and supportive professional guidance to allocated foster carers in line with FCA Scotland Operational Standards, encouraging reflection, strengths-based practice and continuous learning Work collaboratively within a team parenting and multi-agency approach to identify and respond to the holistic needs of children, young people and foster families. This may include support around short break, therapeutic input, education, activities, family time, health and community opportunities Ensure children, young people and foster carers are supported to maintain all key documentation and plans, recognising the importance of clear communication, stability and coordinated care planning Attend meetings and contribute written reports for commissioning teams and professional networks to support the development of responsive, child-centred packages of care Promote the voice, participation and rights of children and young people, ensuring they are meaningfully involved in decisions affecting their lives and supported to access opportunities, activities and resources within their local communities Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis, providing responsive and compassionate support to foster carers and young people when needed Participate in the daytime duty system on a rota basis, supporting the referrals team and contributing to timely, well-matched and trauma-informed planning You Must Have A recognised Social Work qualification Current Social Work registration with SSSC Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, analytical and high-quality reports A sound working knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures A commitment to trauma-informed, relationship-based practice when supporting children, young people and foster families Flexibility and willingness to travel as part of the role, including occasional overnight stays if required The confidence, resilience and emotional awareness to safely support and transport children and young people, including during periods of distress or heightened emotion A full UK driving licence Contact For more information about this post please contact Michelle Trevis Smith, Fostering Service Manager, on 0141 646 1400. To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by the Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Night Senior Care Assistant
Crystal Care Homes (2) Limited - BN23 6DW
from £15.88 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Take the Next Step in Your Care Career Are you an experienced Care Assistant with, or working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care looking to progress into a senior night role where you can make a real difference every night? At Crystal Care Collection, we're committed to creating luxury homes where residents receive exceptional care and our team members feel valued, supported and inspired to grow. We're looking for compassionate and motivated Night Senior Care Assistants who lead by example, enjoy mentoring others and are passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care throughout the night. About the Role As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting residents while assisting the Night Care Team Leader in leading the night care team to deliver safe, compassionate and responsive care. You'll be trusted with additional responsibilities including medication administration, overseeing the delivery of care throughout the night, reviewing care plans and providing guidance and support to colleagues, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care. You'll help maintain a calm, safe and reassuring environment, responding to residents' changing needs while ensuring the home is prepared for the day ahead. This is a rewarding and varied leadership role where every night presents the opportunity to make a positive difference. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs and preferences throughout the night. Assist the Night Care Team Leader in leading, supporting and coordinating the night care team, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and compassionately. Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring care plans are implemented, reviewed and updated appropriately. Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Complete regular resident wellbeing and safety checks, responding promptly to call bells, incidents and changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing. Review, update and contribute to individual care plans to ensure residents receive the highest standard of care. Mentor, support and develop less experienced colleagues, promoting best practice and maintaining high standards across the night team. Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, escalating concerns appropriately and maintaining accurate documentation. Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, emergency services, on-call managers and colleagues to ensure continuity of care. Maintain the highest standards of dignity, respect and confidentiality for every resident. Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and repositioning while promoting independence wherever possible. Help prepare the home for the day ahead, ensuring communal areas are clean, safe and welcoming. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control, Safeguarding and all relevant health and social care legislation. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the General Manager About You We're looking for someone who: Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Has previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing environment. Is confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues. Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail. Can work effectively as part of a busy team while remaining calm under pressure. Is committed to delivering exceptional resident care every night. Working Pattern You will work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off. Available Contracts Full Time Nights – 8:00pm – 8:00am (Average 42 hours per week) Bank Contracts Available Pay Rates Nights: £15.88 per hour What We Offer Full induction training programme Paid breaks Fully funded Blue Light Card Fully funded Enhanced DBS check Refer a Friend bonus scheme Uniform tunic provided Pay Day Breakfast Free meal on shift Ongoing training and career development opportunities Supportive management team and opportunities for progression Ready to Join Our Team? If you're caring, reliable and ready to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Complete the application form below to apply today. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collection's Safeguarding Policy. #IND5
Children’s Senior Support Workers
Work with York Limited - York
£17.78 to £19.41 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
We are Work with York Limited and are looking to recruit Children's Senior Support Workers to work on a 2:1 ratio for a child with conditions, including Autism, ADHD, non-verbal, emotional and behavioural difficulties. This role includes working in the child's family home, and out and about in the York community. This is a full time role, working on a 4-week rota and the hours are from 3.30pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 9am to 8pm on the weekend. The rate of pay ranges from £17.78 to £19.41, plus allowances for evening and weekend work and is dependent on experience. Benefits include online weekly timesheets, holiday pay, a workplace pension scheme, uniform provided, and online training given. Duties include: Providing consistent and emotional support/reassurance to anxiety distress or behavioural challenges. Assisting and administering with medication, when needed. Assisting with daily activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene and maintaining a structured routine Following and contributing to individual and service care plans, risk assessments, and policies. Safely managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using NAPPI techniques where necessary. Keeping accurate and timely records, respecting and maintaining customers’ privacy and confidentiality. Promoting a safe, nurturing, structured and stimulating environment tailored to the clients individual needs. You will need: Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and behavioural problems. An understanding of behaviours that may challenge, and a positive, proactive approach to support. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customer and carers, and consult with other professionals in emergency situations. To be NAPPI trained to level 3 or willing to undertake. To be a car driver (clients family vehicle to be used) The right to work in the United Kingdom. An Adults DBS on the update service or be willing to undertake a new one. Please note we do not offer sponsorship. For more information, please contact Kathryn on 01904 566066 and to apply please complete our application form or send an up-to-date CV, along with details of 2 referees, to applications@workwithyork.co.uk. Work with York Limited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expect all employees and temporary staff to share this commitment. We will therefore require successful candidates to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service unless they already have a DBS on the Update Service.
Senior Peer Support Worker
NHS Jobs - London
£34,186 to £37,389 a year
PermanentFull time
To work as an integral and highly valued member of the Tower Hamlets Community Psychology team in co-facilitating person and community centred activities to inspire hope and recovery. To provide the team with detailed knowledge of the borough of Tower Hamlets, including connections and links to external partner organisations. To lead the development of the peer support offer within the Tower Hamlets Community Psychology team alongside the service lead.To support the understanding of peer support within the team and community partners. To support with the development and facilitation of community based groups and interventions. To support individuals in identifying personal recovery goals to improve their quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead. Deputising for Peer Support Borough Leads in relevant projects and meetings. Senior peer support workers provide support to peer support workers to help manage people with complex mental health issues. Provide guidance support and development to Band 3 Peer Support Workers including facilitating reflective practice Provide training to Peer Support Workers, staff and people who use the services. Support the recruitment, induction and provide shadowing opportunities for new Peer Support Workers. They will work with the Service lead to support the continuous development of the service ensuring safe and effective practice upholding the Trust values with communities at the centre of all care delivered.
Nursery Senior Deputy Manager
Partou UK - Wigan,
£32,198 to £32,198 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Nursery Senior Deputy Manager - Partou The Village Day Nursery & Pre-school Wigan, Greater Manchester| Full-Time | Permanent Salary £32,198+ £5,000 Welcome Bonus About the Role Partou The Village Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a dedicated and passionate nursery practitionerto take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Nursery Senior Deputy Managerto help support their Nursery Manager in the smooth running of the setting.You will work towardsensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You willlead and inspire your team, maintain asafe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families. What We Offer - £5,000 Welcome Bonus(paid across your first year, T&Cs apply) - Partou Academy- access to high-quality professional training and development - 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members - Enhanced maternity & paternity leave - Pension scheme - Enhanced Annual Leave- we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees) - Your birthday off- to enjoy your special day how you would like to - Health & wellbeing support- access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline - Shopping discounts- exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more! - Buddy Bonus-cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job About You - Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification - Strong EYFS knowledge - Proven experience leading a teamin an early years setting - Passion for early years education - Confidence in supporting children's learning and development - Commitment to safeguardingand continuous professional development Why Partou? Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future. Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.