Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
Excelcare Holdings
PermanentFull time
Mental Health Recovery Support Worker £28,700 Queens Road, Peckham Dinardo Care and Supports Ltd provide an extensive supported housing service for a large number of adults with wide ranging mental health needs across South London covering Catford, Lewisham, Peckham, Norwood and Croydon. The company has ambitions expansion plans over the next 12 months and as a result we have new opportunities for Mental Health Recovery Support Workers at our new service based in Peckham, South London. You will form part of an established, committed team who make a vital contribution to the effectiveness of our operation, which places the wellbeing of our residents at the heart of everything we do. Hours of work: 7am – 3pm, 9am – 5pm and 2pm – 10pm – 37.5 hours with 30 mins unpaid break Salary: £28,700 per annum About the role of Mental Health Recovery Support Worker: · Form part of the Service Delivery Team working closely with the Unit Team Leader and Group Manager. · To provide a high quality, effective, responsive and resident focused support service to address the presenting needs of our residents. · Responsible for leading and supporting on a case load for allocated residents to include comprehensive personal needs and risk assessments to form their individual support plans. · Ensure support plans are SMART and evidence continual progress and incorporate regular evidenced reviews and monitoring. · A support and guidance approach which is engaging, empathetic and flexible tailored to each individual’s required goals and outcomes. · Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders at all levels particularly in respect of external support services if required to support their needs. · Complete onward referrals to identified move-on accommodation and support residents to achieve these goals · Accompany residents to appointments if support is required · Attendance of meetings and sharing of updates, outstanding issues and lessons learnt. · Carry out premises inspections · Involvement in community activity · Work alongside our Support Assistants to offer coaching and guidance, whilst they also support you, our residents and team. About you: · Experience and understanding of the issues faced by people who are homeless or vulnerably housed. · Tenacity and professional, positive approach to ensure continuous results are achieved. · Case holder management · Able to find solutions in challenging situations. · Good communication skills – written, verbal and IT. · Ability to write factual, concise and accurate reports. · Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures · If you understand Strengths-based practice, Psychologically Informed Environments PIE, Stages of change model or trauma-informed principles this would be an advantage. · Adhere to company policies and procedures · Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at all times · Demonstrable knowledge of current Housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation and other regulations relevant to support and resettlement of residents. · Flexibility to travel to other units if required by the business. · Take pride in the appearance of the Unit and living conditions for our residents as a whole within the team. · Adopt Confidentiality and professionalism · Ability to juggle conflicting priorities · Empathic and kind, coupled with the ability to be firm and set boundaries as required · The role is subject to Enhanced DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service (Criminal Record check). Benefits: · 20 days plus Bank Holidays · Birthday day off • DBS Certificate paid* • Contributory Pension Scheme • Annual Salary Review • Comprehensive Induction · Employee Assistance Programme If you have the necessary skills experience for our Recovery Support Worker role and this sounds like your next career move please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.
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Night Support worker X 2
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Islington, London
£30,784 to £30,784 a year
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Young People service located in Islington. No experience or personal care required, just the right values. £ 30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Islington Young People's Assessment Centre is a 24-hour staffed supported housing service that provides accommodation and support for young people leaving care, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, young people experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of homelessness. As a Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive and welcoming environment throughout the night, ensuring young people feel secure, respected and supported. You will help maintain the smooth running of the service, respond to welfare needs, and work collaboratively with the wider team to support young people to achieve positive outcomes and move towards greater independence. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead . Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with young people. Provide emotional and practical support throughout the night. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people and the service environment. Carry out regular welfare and health and safety checks in accordance with service procedures. Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns. About you: Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals and aspirations. Understands the challenges faced by care leavers, young people experiencing homelessness and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. Is calm, resilient and able to remain professional in challenging situations. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Works effectively as part of a team and independently when required. Is organised and confident maintaining accurate records and reports. What you'll bring: Essential Experience supporting young people, vulnerable adults or individuals with support needs, either in a professional or voluntary capacity. Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work waking night shifts and respond effectively to emergencies. Desirable Experience working within supported housing, homelessness, mental health, care leaver or young people's services. Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and risk management. NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification. About us: Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Select Committee Safeguarding & Witness Support
House of Commons - Westminster, London
£37,834 to £41,998 a year
PermanentFull time
What you'll be doing Join the Education, Children and Young People Hub at the House of Commons as a Select Committee Safeguarding & Witness Support, helping committees create safe, supportive and inclusive experiences for witnesses with lived experience. Working primarily with the Justice and Home Affairs and Social Policy committee clusters, you'll provide trusted advice on welfare and safeguarding throughout the inquiry process, while supporting teams across the wider Select Committee Team. This is a varied role at the heart of Parliament's fast-paced committee environment. You'll work directly with committee teams to identify and respond to welfare concerns, advise on appropriate support and signposting, and help colleagues confidently engage with witnesses who may be vulnerable or have additional needs. You'll also develop and deliver training, improve guidance and resources, and promote consistent best practice across committees. Working closely with the Safeguarding Team and colleagues across Parliament, you'll help ensure concerns are managed sensitively and promptly. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while shaping how Parliament supports witnesses. This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office. Find out more about working at the House of Commons. Why Join us? In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year. Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns. What we're looking for Safeguarding qualification at Level 3 or above, or a willingness to complete relevant training or certification. Experience of working within safeguarding frameworks, policies, or regulated environments. Able to plan and organise workload to meet tight deadlines, with the ability to adapt to tight deadlines and monitor workload to meet them. The ability to build trusted relationships with others, promoting inclusion at all times. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to act impartially, and to convey information clearly. How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1 - 3 in the Job Description. Please note that your answers for each criteria must not exceed 500-words. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament Additional Information Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications. Information Session To learn more about the role, please join our information session on the 1st October at 12pm. You can join using the link below: Select Committee Safeguarding & Witness Support - Information Session #LI-Hybrid
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Home Care Assistant (Driving) Full-Time
Clarendon Home Care Ltd - Kingston upon Thames
£12.71 to £14 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
LOCATION Kingston Upon Thames and surrounding areas CONTRACT TYPE Full-time HOURS A mixture of morning shifts 7am to 2pm and evening shifts 4pm to 10pm. We are happy to discuss which shift pattern suits you. SALARY £12.71 per hour plus travel, £13.00per hour plus travel on weekends --- We have been caring for people in their own homes across Kingston and Surrey for over 30 years. We are a small, established team - not a national agency - and that makes a real difference to how we work. WHAT THIS JOB ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE You will visit clients in their own homes, helping with personal care, medication, meals and companionship. Your rounds will be local - within a few miles of where you live - and you will build genuine, lasting relationships with the same clients week after week. We have morning shifts (7am–2pm) and evening shifts (4pm–10pm) available. Whether you prefer mornings or evenings, or can cover both, we will work with you to find a pattern that suits. Every second weekend is part of the role. This is not zero-hours agency work. We offer consistent hours, local rounds and the kind of continuity that makes the job rewarding. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle * The right to work in the UK - please confirm you hold a UK or Irish passport, a biometric residence permit showing indefinite leave to remain or settled status, or pre-settled status with proof of right to work. Applications without this cannot be progressed. * Compassion, reliability and the ability to work independently * Previous care experience is welcome but not essential - we provide full training * Availability for morning shifts (7am–2pm), evening shifts (4pm–10pm), or both, and every second weekend WHAT CLARENDON OFFERS * £12.71 per hour (£12.91 for senior Home Care Assistants) * Paid travel * Full induction training and ongoing training provided * DBS check covered by us * Consistent local rounds - no excessive travel * Morning or evening shifts to suit your availability * A small, supportive office team you can actually get hold of * Work that genuinely matters - our clients depend on us and value what we do * Over 30 years in the area ABOUT US Clarendon Home Care has been delivering home care across Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding area since 1994. We are CQC registered, independently run and proud of the reputation we have built. Our clients are real people with real relationships with their Home Care Assistants - many have been with us for years. If you want a job where you are a name, not a number, this is it. TO APPLY Click the apply button or call/email directly. We review applications daily and will contact suitable candidates within 24 hours. If you have any questions before applying, call us on 020 8439 7722. Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Flexible schedule Referral programme
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Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) – Founding Team
Vetpulse ltd - London
from £25,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Join the founding team at VetPulse, a newly established, privately owned veterinary clinic in the Vauxhall/Nine Elms area. As a VCA, you will be the backbone of our clinical operations, handling gentle animal restraint, assisting our RVNs and Vets, maintaining clinical hygiene, and ensuring patient comfort in a high-tech, brand-new environment.
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Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Emergency Care Service
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - London, Tooting
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Emergency Care Service Part Time - 8PAs We are seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to work within our Child & Adolescent Emergency Care Service. This part time Consultant post will lead and manage the CECS Service to provide mental health services to children and young people of Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond as well as providing a range of specialist services to a set of wider, regional and national catchment area. The CAMHS Emergency Care Service (CECS) is located within South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. The CAMHS Emergency Care Service provide therapeutic assessment, risk assessment and crisis planning for under-18-year-olds presenting in mental health crisis to A&E Departments and Paediatric Wards at St Georges Hospital (Tooting), Kingston hospital and St Helier Hospital (Carshalton). The Service operates 7 days per week:referrals accepted 9am to 6pm, 9am to 8pm.Assessments take place mainly in A&E/ paediatric wards of local general hospitals whilst follow ups take place in CAMHS borough clinics or online. The team usesevidence-based skills to support meaningful and safe practice,such as Therapeutic Assessment, DBT Skills, Solution Focused Interventions. Main functions of the team: · Providing psychosocial and risk assessments, safety planningforyoung people experiencing a mental health crisis andadvisingabout further support. · Providing a follow up appointment to review crisis plan and plan ongoing support to ensure a seamless transition of the young person and their family into the community service if required. · Providing advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals working in other agencies and contribute to multi-agency care planning. 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. · To provide clinical support for the team and provide psychiatric oversight to the team with current consultant. · To provid emergency consultation, liaison, advice,managementand appropriate support to professionalswithin theteam and in the wider networkof thechild, young person or family. · To provide consultation, liaison and joint working with clinicians in other Tier 3 and Tier 2 services, referrals to and liaison with Tier 4 providers and, together with the rest of the service, education and support for Tier 1 referrers. · To work in partnership with young people, parents and carers to develop and implement effective and agreed care plans. · To contribute to the development of multidisciplinary and multiagency packages of care, treatment and support for young people and their families with complex mental health, physical health and social care presentations, through effective consultation, liaison and joint-working · To provide guidance to the paediatric team regarding the appropriate legal framework for the provision of care for young people presenting with a mental health crisis including guiding consultant paediatricians holding RC responsibility under MHA. · To work with other members of the team providing education of managing young people presenting in mental health crisis to staff in A&E and Paediatric wards · The post-holder will be encouraged to contribute to teaching within the team and across the acute hospitals. Please see attached JDPS for more details This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant with General Practice experience
NHS Jobs - Chiswick
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
Assist in the delivery of patient care, supporting the clinical team with day-to-day tasks. Conduct health checks and routine measurements as directed by healthcare professionals. Collaborate with the proactive care team to identify and implement preventive care measures. Support patients in managing their health conditions through education and guidance. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
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Band 3 Health Care Assistant / Technician
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - Ilford
£30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum HCA inclusive
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our friendly team within the Gastroenterology Endoscopy Dept. at BHRUT. We are a forward thinking and expanding JAG accreditted unit. This role is mainly based in our newly built decontamination unit at KGH. This role would be decontaminating a range of endoscopes for endoscopy, urology and theatres. The participant will participate in the traceability of the endoscopes and the packaging for off site use and transportation to required units. · Participate and carry out agreed standards of care · To work as part of the Endoscopy team, ensuring high quality of care to patients · To communicate with all colleagues and patients by the demonstration of good communication skills, particularly when there are communication barriers · To ensure anti-discriminatory and non-prejudicial practice at all times · To undertake and successfully complete CDU’s local policy document and training pack We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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Outpatient Centre Coordinator - Urgent Care - Bank
Bupa - London, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Clinic Coordinator - Bank Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU Shifts between Monday - Sunday 08:00-20:00 Competitive Rates We Make Health Happen At Cromwell Hospital, part of Bupa, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional care and outstanding experiences for every patient who walks through our doors. As a Clinic Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our outpatient services run smoothly while providing a warm, professional, and welcoming experience for patients, consultants, and visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about delivering excellent service. How You'll Help Us Make Health Happen Reporting to the Admin & Patient Experience Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration and patient journey within our outpatient clinics. You'll: Meet and greet patients and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming service Manage patient registrations and maintain accurate patient records Book appointments, follow-up consultations, and diagnostic tests Process payments and maintain accurate financial records Respond to patient enquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally Support clinic operations through effective administration and scheduling Assist with obtaining and uploading patient results and documentation Handle telephone enquiries and direct calls appropriately Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements Contribute to delivering an outstanding patient experience aligned to Bupa values Key Skills / Qualifications Essential Previous experience in a customer service, reception, administration, or patient-facing role Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a busy environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Experience handling confidential information Competent IT and data entry skills Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends Desirable Experience working within a healthcare, hospital, or clinical environment Knowledge of patient administration systems Experience managing payments and financial transactions Customer service-related qualifications or training Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health, from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits to help you balance your work and home life. As a Bupa employee you'll also enjoy: Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell. Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind Enhanced pension plans Life Insurance Various other benefits and online discounts Why Bupa We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all our people to ”Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Administration Locations: Cromwell Hospital London
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Care Worker - St John's Wood, London
Housing 21 - St John's Wood, London
£27,010 to £27,010 a year
PermanentFull time
Hours: 35 per week Shift Pattern: Over 7 days, must be available to work weekends, morning and evenings Are you looking for a career that’s both rewarding and offers opportunities to develop, but dread the thought of a desk job? Are you a people person who can strike up a conversation with anyone? Do you want to finish work knowing you’ve made real a difference to someone’s life? If this sounds like you – we’ve got the perfect match! As a Care Worker with Housing 21 you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team as you work together to support our residents. Once you’re at work that’s it – no travelling between calls as residents live independently in their own apartments within our schemes, which also offer communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros and hair salons for them to enjoy. Working with familiar residents and colleagues every day, you’ll build strong relationships and feel part of the Extra Care family. We want to make sure you feel valued too and have developed our offer to set us apart from the wider care sector. Our Care Workers: • Are paid by the hour, not by the job. £14.80 per hour, full time equivalent £27,010 per annum (based on working 35 hours per week) • Receive benefits including Holiday Pay, Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and access to our Health Cash Plan • Will be supported to achieve relevant qualifications • Can join our Extra Care Academy - support and training to progress into management Is it for me? You don’t need experience or any qualifications to be a Care Worker; just a positive attitude and kind manner. In fact, if you have ever cared for a relative or friend, raised children, or helped a neighbour with shopping or gardening you have already displayed a lot of the skills we require! We offer full training together with recognised qualifications and, if you want to take your career in care a step further, joining our Extra Care Academy can help you progress into a management role. Many of our Managers and Assistant Managers in Extra Care started out as Care Workers in our schemes. All you need is: • To be kind and friendly • Good written and verbal English communication skills • Commitment to undertake necessary further training • A genuine desire to help people • Reliability and flexibility • The ability to use your initiative • To remain calm under pressure About the role Everyone is different but what stays the same is our commitment to offering high standards of care to all our residents regardless of their care needs – enabling them to live their best lives. Our residents tell us how important our Care Workers are to them, being a friendly face, brightening their day and helping to make life worth living by doing the simplest of things. Tasks can include: • Supporting with household and domestic tasks, such as laundry, shopping, cleaning, and financial transactions such as paying bills. • Making meals, drinks and snacks where necessary. • Encouraging and enabling residents to follow agreed care plans. • Assisting residents with getting up in the morning, providing personal care including washing / bathing and dressing; helping with undressing and going to bed in the evening, as well as providing help and ensuring medication is taken as required. • Putting resident wellbeing at the heart of the service, going the extra mile to ensure our residents can live their best lives and ensuring managers and key agencies are kept informed of progress. The benefits At Housing 21 we’re proud to be bucking the trend as a care provider we offer a range of impressive benefits including: • Holiday Pay • Occupational Sick Pay • Occupational Maternity Pay • Health Cash Plan • Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure) • Car Lease Scheme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Uniform provided • Employee Assistance Programme • 50p hourly enhancement for all Level 2 • Training and development to fulfil your career aspirations An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training. Closing Date for applications 28 September 2026, with interviews being held 5 October 2026 Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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