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Bank Senior Hand Therapist- Band 6 | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Langley Wing, Epsom General Hospital
£25.89 - £39.38 Bank
PermanentFull time
The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic senior Hand Therapy Therapist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed. The Staffbank Benefits include: • • Weekly Pay • Free Compliance Checks • Access to Mandatory Training • Flexible Working • First refusal over agency • Access to an NHS email giving you further access to NHS Discounts such as the Blue Light Card & Health Service Discounts • Access to NHS Pension The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic senior hand therapist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed. 1. To carry and prioritise own patient caseload and other ongoing tasks, allocating appropriate work to technical instructors and students. 2. To perform specialist therapy assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex facts or situations, to provide specialised packages of care, treatment and advice to patients, based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and the range of treatment options and/or adaptive techniques and/or equipment provision, and/or care services. 3. To attend consultant outpatients clinics and to assess and treat patients as necessary. 4. To incorporate the appropriate standard assessment tools with patients, and apply additional relevant skills in specialised splint making. 5. To communicate sensitively and reassuringly complex condition and functional risk/limitation related information to patients/carers, to gain consent to and co-operation in assessment and treatment, and in giving specialist advice to patients/carers regarding their options for ongoing care needs. Being aware at all times of the sensitive nature of some recommendations, and the potential for patients/carers to have special communication needs resulting in barriers to understanding. 6. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as the hand therapist representative for individual patients, to inform complex discussions, gain a full range of information prior to planning patient centred goals, analyse options for meeting goals and participate in the clinical decision making process and development of comprehensive MDT plans for discharge. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required This advert closes on Sunday 1 Nov 2026
Added on 3 Jul 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Healthcare Support Worker - Bures Team | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester & Ipswich
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata + unsocial hours allowance
PermanentPart time
Are you an experienced HCSW with a positive, adaptive and enthusiastic outlook looking for an exciting and dynamic role? Do you currently work in a Mental Health setting or dementia unit if so we would really be interested in your application? Do you have a passion for caring for patients with enhanced therapeutic care needs? Do you want the advantage of team rostering supporting your work life balance? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Bures team, a highly skilled and versatile team that works across Ipswich and Colchester hospitals, providing vital support to all adult clinical specialities. Bures team Healthcare Support Workers will assist across all adult wards and departments of Colchester or Ipswich hospital, for patients who may require additional support due to their illness, unfamiliar surroundings, medication, mental health or challenging behaviour needs. Enhanced observation is an integral part of a therapeutic plan and ensures the safe and sensitive monitoring of a patient’s physical and psychological wellbeing, whilst building therapeutic relationships. Enhanced therapeutic observational care could be supporting ‘cohorted’ or patients who require 1-1 support. This dynamic team will play a pivotal role in responding to operational demands, ensuring our ward and departments receive the support they need when they need it most. Previous NHS Experience and NHS Care Certificate is essential for this role. This unique position offers the right candidate a chance to gain experience across a wide variety of specialities, developing your skills and expertise to become a highly versatile and experienced health care support worker. By working across diverse clinical areas, you’ll build a wealth of knowledge and adaptability, empowering you to thrive in any situation and provide exceptional care. You will need to be flexible and adaptable as you could be supporting multiple areas during a shift – going where the need is greatest. This role is perfect for someone who is eager to grow, embrace challenges and make a significant impact across the hospital. We are committed to supporting you on this journey, providing the training and development needed to help you become the very best in this role. In addition, we offer team rostering allowing you to request as many or as little of your off duty as you like (typically 70-80% of these will be approved), we want you to thrive in your new role while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Choose your own shifts from available long days and nights. You’ll receive 2 day Enhanced Therapeutic Observation and care workshop and a 2 day Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression workshop. You will also be offered supernumerary time in areas you may not have worked in before to build your confidence, knowledge and skills. We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026
Added on 24 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Mental Health Practitioner | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS
PermanentFull time
The Forensic Liaison & Diversion (L&D) Service is looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our service. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the Forensic Liaison and Diversion Team in South-West London & St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLSTG). The Forensic Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services aim to provide early intervention for vulnerable people of all ages as they come to the attention of the criminal justice system. L&D services provide a prompt response to concerns raised by the police, probation service, youth offending teams or court staff, and provide critical information to decision-makers in the justice system, in real time, when it comes to charging and sentencing these vulnerable people. L&D also acts as a point of referral and assertive follow up for these services users, to ensure they can access, and are supported to attend, treatment and rehabilitation appointments. In this way, L&D services are expected to help reduce reoffending, reduce unnecessary use of police and court time, ensure that health matters are dealt with by healthcare professionals, and reduce health inequalities for some of the most vulnerable in society. Improving health outcomes for mentally disordered offenders through early identification and screening and providing interventions that facilitate timely and appropriate pathways to care. To provide a service to Wandsworth Police Custody Suite and support to junior colleagues at Wimbledon magistrates The shift pattern consists of a mixture of early shift (08:00-16:00) and late shift (14:00-22:00) hrs Monday to Friday and the weekend service operating hours are 13.00-21:00hrs. To provide specialist knowledge on forensic mental health within the criminal justice system namely police stations and the courts within SWLStG Mental Health NHS Trust, providing advice and consultation to colleagues within the criminal justice system and mental health services. Maintain clinical direction and leadership, coordinating a team of clinical staff for a consistent provision of high-quality mental health care to people with mental health vulnerabilities in crisis within police custody and hold continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic care. Lead the team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning across the Trust. Ensure that the voices of service users, their carers and criminal justice professionals are heard so that a high standard of care is provided and the service develops in the best way to meet their needs. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. To provide specialist knowledge on forensic mental health within the criminal justice system namely police stations and the courts within SWLStG Mental Health NHS Trust, providing advice and consultation to colleagues within the criminal justice system and mental health services. Maintain clinical direction and leadership, coordinating a team of clinical staff for a consistent provision of high-quality mental health care to people with mental health vulnerabilities in crisis within police custody and hold continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic care. Lead the team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning across the Trust. Ensure that the voices of service users, their carers and criminal justice professionals are heard so that a high standard of care is provided and the service develops in the best way to meet their needs. To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines and to be accountable for own professional practice. Ensure observance and the working of all relevant legal and statutory requirements. Required to act within broad occupational policies without guidance or direct supervision. To maintain client confidentiality at all times. To participate fully in continuous professional development and supervision. To work to the forensic mental health and professional capabilities framework. To regularly provide mentorship and supervision of staff within the team. To support and promote learning for students. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience. This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026
Added on 19 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Olayan Day Care Unit | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
£45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum
PermanentFull time
Are you interested in joining a stimulating environment that is committed to fulfilling the needs of its staff as well as its patients? If you are, then Day Care Services may be for you. The Olayan unit is a day care facility, providing intravenous chemotherapy and supportive therapies to patients with a wide variety of Solid and Haematological cancers. The unit offers a modern, pleasant environment to ensure comfort and a relaxed setting throughout the patient’s pathway. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. We are looking for a highly motivated, positive senior staff nurse or an experienced band 6 looking to progress. The candidate will need a calm leadership style to support leading and managing a busy day care unit. You will be required to lead a team, manage shifts, and contribute to service improvement in a friendly, supportive day care setting. In return for your commitment, we can provide flexible working patterns to help maintain your work/life balance. We are dedicated to supporting all staff and do so by providing individualised professional development opportunities and excellent staff support facilitation. If you are committed to providing patient focused care and would like to join our team, then we would like to hear from you. • To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients. • To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans. • To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors. - please could this be removed as not applicable for our area • To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders: • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff. • To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators. • To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care. • To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification • To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include: • Counterchecking patients’ vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment. • Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects. • Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained. • To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. • To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. • To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning. This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Aug 2026
Added on 12 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Mental Health Liaison Worker Older Adult Mental Health | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum pro rata Inc HCA
PermanentPart time
Mental Health Nurse with experience in working with older adults. The post holder will manage a caseload and provide structured guidance, supervision, and support to the broader neighbourhood team, including other mental health professionals, GPs, and staff from the voluntary sector. This role involves promoting awareness and best practices for older adults facing mild to moderate mental health challenges, as well as those with more severe conditions. The post holder will actively encourage positive attitudes and a consistent approach to the assessment and treatment of this patient group. The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing a segment of Neighborhood Services and Primary Care Networks, ensuring high-quality support for older individuals facing mental health challenges. This role will require close collaboration with current services as well as the development of connections with other pertinent community resources. Experience in an Older Adults Community Mental Health setting is essential, as the position includes guiding and supporting colleagues who work with this population. Responsibilities will include contributing to neighborhood referral meetings and serving as a liaison between the neighborhood team and various older adult mental health teams, including CMHT, Integrated Care, and the Diagnostic Memory Clinic. The post-holder will conduct assessments and interventions, providing structured guidance and advice to other mental health professionals, GPs, and staff from the voluntary sector regarding their practices with this specific demographic. The role also involves raising awareness and promoting best practices related to older adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, as well as those with more severe conditions. The post-holder will actively encourage positive attitudes and a consistent approach towards the assessment and treatment of this patient group. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. - Screen referrals from GPs and other professionals for individual assessments, and participate in daily referral meetings. - Conduct mental health assessments for older adults with mental health conditions who do not qualify for the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). - Serve as a liaison with Primary Care Services, Adult Social Care (ASC), and Neighborhood teams. - Escalate cases to the specialized older adult CMHT, integrated care team, or diagnostic memory clinic when the patient's needs align better with these services. - Ensure that any adult safeguarding concerns are raised and handled according to ELFTS and ASC policies, following Section 42 of the Care Act. - Operate independently to make clinical judgments, assess alternative actions, and provide advice on clinical cases concerning older adult patients and those with comorbidities. - Offer guidance to neighborhood teams on effectively addressing the needs of older adults. - Advocate for the use of the Mental Capacity Act, including assessments and documentation in care home settings, by offering advice and direct support with case examples. - Take the lead in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions and treatments for individuals aged 18 and over who present with mental health issues within a designated geographical area or as required by the Service, ensuring that evidence-based practices are consistently applied. - Conduct assessments for individuals with complex needs and comorbidities associated with older age, collaborating with relevant professionals to identify their needs and establish comprehensive treatment plans. This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
Added on 31 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSenior Agile Research Delivery Team Nurse/Midwife/AHP | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum
PermanentFull time
Are you someone who can easily adapt to different settings, enjoy meeting new people, and keen to make a difference in health and social care through clinical research? South London Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Nurse/Midwife /AHP with extensive commercial research experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an eye for detail. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken within the health and care settings safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006. The post holder will facilitate the recruitment of patients into high-quality clinical studies, within Secondary care, Primary care & Wider Care settings. They will work flexibly across sites and disciplines to ensure the success of the clinical research projects they are assigned, within the RDN South London geography. The staff will play a key role in identifying opportunities to broaden, coordinate and manage a portfolio of clinical research studies (commercial and non-commercial). They will need excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders and act as an RDN ambassador. The post holder must have appropriate UK professional registration. The focus for this role is to lead the delivery of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) Portfolio studies across varied health and care settings. This will require flexible working across disciplines and the Regional RDN (RRDN) region and will involve the correct identification, recruitment, delivery and follow up for research participants according to the appropriate research protocols. The post holder will be a NMC Registered Nurse, Midwife or a HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional. They will need interpersonal and leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working relationships across a breadth of stakeholders. This post may contribute to line management for and leadership of a team of research delivery staff working autonomously in a variety of specialties and settings. The role will work alongside different professions from multiple organisations involved in health and care research and will be an integral part of the Agile Research Delivery Team which sits within the RRDN core team. The post holder will be accountable to the Agile Research Delivery Team Manager. From October 2024, the NIHR Clinical Research Network has changed to become the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN). The RDN will build on the successes of the CRN in supporting the effective and efficient initiation and delivery of funded research across the health and care system in England for the benefit of patients, the health and care system and the economy. The RDN will support: • Clinical trials and other well-designed health and social care research studies (Including studies that are delivered outside of an NHS setting) • Public health studies that require the recruitment of individuals within NHS settings (that is, acute, ambulance, mental health, community or primary care) or an episode of care which involves contact with the NHS. The RDN is a new organisation with new structures, governance and ways of working. Study delivery in England will be supported through 12 NIHR Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs). These will work with the national Coordinating Centre (RDNCC) and the Department of Health and Care to provide a joint RDN leadership function via the RDN Board, so that the NIHR RDN as a whole function as a single, transparent organisation with a shared vision and purpose. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust will be the Host Organisation for the South London RRDN region. The role provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership within an Agile Research Delivery Team, ensuring high-quality delivery of clinical research across multiple specialties and settings. It requires working within professional codes of practice while contributing to the advancement of research practice through evidence-based approaches, service improvement, and continuous professional development. The post holder acts as a role model, supports staff development, and maintains strong links with wider research networks. The post holder manages information and administration relating to research activities, performing protocol-specific assessments, ensuring accurate and verifiable data collection, reporting adverse events, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the smooth operation of Local Project Management Systems. They interpret complex data and present findings to stakeholders, while liaising with IT teams to resolve data system issues. In operational management, the role oversees multiple concurrent research studies, taking responsibility for study delivery from screening and informed consent to intervention delivery, follow-up, data management, and sample processing. They support monitoring visits, inspections, and adherence to organisational and national research policies. The role drives service improvement and continuous development, identifying recruitment barriers, proposing changes to working practices, contributing to clinical governance, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. They are expected to seek innovations, escalate challenges, and promote cross-setting and cross-specialty collaboration. The post includes performance management responsibilities, supporting target-driven workloads particularly participant recruitment and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures to support the wider aims of the Research Delivery Network. The role demands strong communication and stakeholder management skills, engaging diverse communities, supporting equitable access to research, delivering complex information clearly, maintaining confidentiality, and presenting study information to internal and external groups. It also fosters patient, participant, and public involvement in research design and delivery. Within corporate governance, the post holder ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practice, research governance legislation, data protection requirements, and organisational frameworks, escalating risks where necessary. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role) This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Sep 2026
Added on 1 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesPersonal Care Assistant for a senior lady 25 hr/wk@ £13.50/hr in Bishop auckland - FTE - £26.3k
UKCIL - Bishop Auckland
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Care Assistant for a senior lady 25 hr/wk@ £13.50/hr in Bishop auckland - FTE - £26.3k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 48ff9077 HI, I am looking for a carer in the Durham area. The job entails help with personal care,& social care. The hours are 25hrs a week . My interests are socialising, reading, theatre and visiting family i use a three wheeled walker as i have spinal issues. Being able to drive a automatic car would be an advantage, but not important Kind Regards Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Moving & Handling Transportation Full UK driving license Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 27 May 2026
Save to favouritesPA/Carer for senior lady-LS10, LS26 or WF3 Hourly rate Mon to Fri £13.23ph Sat /Sun £16.54
UKCIL - Wakefield
£13.23 to £13.23 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
PA/Carer for senior lady-LS10, LS26 or WF3 Hourly rate Mon to Fri £13.23ph Sat /Sun £16.54 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: e5f579c0 I am an older lady who needs personal and practical help. Need some help with dressing, showering,catheterisation (training given), hair care handling hot food. Practical help in my home Shifts are 8am to 9am, 12.30 to 1pm, and 9pm to 10pm plus one weekend in three. £13.23 ph weekdays and £16.54ph weekends. There will also be cleaning duties. Hours to be negotiated. Clean driving licence required. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Can drive a motability equipped car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Catheterisation Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 24 Jul 2026
Save to favouritesSENIOR Support/Care/PA assistant, 18 Yr male Cambs P/T/ @ £22.50/25 hr + ovrnts
UKCIL - Cambridge
£22.50 to £22.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
SENIOR Support/Care/PA assistant, 18 Yr male Cambs P/T/ @ £22.50/25 hr + ovrnts Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: cd667984 Job Title: Senior Care Worker for Young Male Adult with Complex Health and Learning Needs, Trauma and Demand Avoidant Behaviours, and his Therapy Dog. Start as soon as possible to begin training/admin and shadowing and initial shifts before transition to independent living in January. Interview dates 5th and 6th December Location: Swavesey, Cambridge. Job Type: Part-time with some overnight stays Salary: Very competitive salary for suitable candidate(s) Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced, reliable, kind, and fun-loving SENIOR carer/support worker to provide in-home support for a young adult male. He has complex additional health and learning needs and occasional behaviour that challenges. He enjoys gaming, drumming, music, socialising and various other activities. He lives in his own home with a therapy dog that plays a key role in his emotional and behavioural well-being. The ideal candidate will have a calm, positive attitude, a good sense of humour, and a passion for helping others live their best life. You will provide person-centred empathetic care and support, helping him manage his daily routine and support him in the activities he loves. This role also involves assisting with the care of his therapy dog and working closely with his family and other staff to ensure consistent and high-quality support, predominantly in the comfort of his own home. There are a variety of shifts available and a minimum of two overnight stays per week. You will be part of a close team of carers and work alongside one other senior carer. You will be a confident team member responsible for ensuring that all administrative roles are completed to a high standard. You will help organise the rota along with reviewing care plans and risk assessments, it may be necessary to cover sick leave and be available to be on call to offer 2:1 support when required. You will be responsible alongside the other senior carer to manage a small team and confidently carry out supervisions, training when required. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring that this young man and his emotional support dogs needs are met. Co-ordinating a rota of staff and help to manage a small team of carers Administration including record keeping, care plans, risk assessments, training records, incident/safeguarding recording. Being available to work day shifts and also a minimum of two sleeping night shifts per week, more during school holidays. Daily Living and Household Support: Help maintain a structured daily routine that promotes his independence and engagement in college and extracurricular activities. Participate with him in activities he enjoys, including gaming, listening to music, and outdoor activities. Accompany him to appointments, therapy sessions, and social outings as needed. Involve and assist him with household tasks such as meal preparation, light cleaning, and laundry in his home. Behavioural and Emotional Support: Manage and de-escalate more challenging behaviours in a calm, supportive manner, following the behaviour management plan. Build a trusting relationship with him to foster emotional well-being and stability. Provide emotional support during difficult moments and offer encouragement to promote his independence and happiness. Therapy Dog Care and Interaction: Assist with the daily care of his therapy dog, including feeding, walking, and grooming. Support the interaction between him and his therapy dog to maximise the therapeutic benefits. Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for both him and the therapy dog in the home. Promoting Interests and Hobbies: Engage him in his favourite activities like gaming, music, and outdoor events, adapting to his preferences and mood. Use your positive attitude and sense of humour to make the home life enjoyable and fulfilling. Encourage social interaction and community involvement to help him live his best life. Crisis Management: Respond effectively to behavioural crises, using therapeutic techniques and de-escalation to ensure safety. Collaborate with Senior Carers and family to adjust care and behaviour management strategies as needed. Communication and Documentation: Maintain open and clear communication with him, his family, and the support team, using appropriate communication methods (verbal and non-verbal). Keep accurate records of all activities, behavioural incidents, and his progress in his home environment. Requirements: Experience and Skills: Proven experience in supporting individuals with complex health and learning needs and understanding of therapeutic approaches. Proven experience of carrying out similar administrative duties and managing rotas and shifts Experienced in a caring environment/ or similar – confident to deliver necessary training and to mentor new staff in best practice. Good communication skills to work with family and external professionals. Confident to manage and review paperwork; writing assessments, risk assessments, care plans. Knowledge of behaviour management techniques. Willingness to engage in activities like gaming, music, and activities to encourage participation and enjoyment. Willingness to care for, feed, walk etc the young mans emotional support dog Ability to prepare and cook food safely. Qualifications: Experience of working in healthcare or education within the SEN arena. Knowledge of Continuing Health Care Budget would be useful. Willing to undertake training in managing challenging behaviour, safeguarding, and first aid. Confident to work with dogs is desirable but not essential, willingness to learn is essential Experience of working within a team and managing others is desirable. Personal Attributes: Confident in managing people Reliable, kind, and patient, with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude. Calm, adaptable, and able to handle challenging situations with confidence. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in the setting. Desirable: Experience of being with dogs. Flexibility in working around others. It may be necessary to work unsociable hours, sometimes at short notice. A shared interest in gaming, music, or activities to connect with him on a personal level. Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle (if required for transportation). Benefits: Very competitive salary based on experience. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment. On call opportunities The chance to make a meaningful impact on a young man’s life, helping him live independently in his own home. Blue light card Pension scheme Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Can drive a motability equipped car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 26 May 2026
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