Senior Production Chef
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Gloucester
£29,500 to £30,600 a year
PermanentFull time
Role Purpose Our Kitchen Teams are key to running a successful pub. You are passionate about great food, uncompromising in your standards, with a great eye for detail. Excellent communication skills are key within this role as is developing rapport with the wider team, understanding the shared goals and working collaboratively to achieve them. As part of our kitchen management team, you’ll have the drive and determination to deliver an excellent service, every single day. You will work alongside the Head Chef in managing the food stock, ensuring safe working practices and that your pub kitchen adheres to all food safety regulations. You’ll take a front foot in the preparation and cooking of our menu, ensuring it leaves the kitchen to perfect specification for our guests and will be given creative opportunities to develop dishes for our menu. Benefits of being a Senior Production Chef Award winning employer Competitive Salary tronc 40 Hour working week (Full time equivalent) Access your pay early with Hastee Pay, including financial wellbeing support Subsidised team meal on every shift 30% off Food, Drink, Accommodation & Experience’s in our pubs and more Access to the benefit hub – with over 3000 discounts & cashback opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Annual incentive trips and benefits Access to award winning learning & development and apprenticeship programmes Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Flexible shifts to fit in with life! We are a ‘people first’ business, we value difference and want everyone to be able to bring their true selves to work. We are committed to equality of opportunity for our colleagues and welcome applications from all sections of society regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and family leave, ethnicity, religion/belief, marriage/civil partnerships or any other basis as protected by applicable law. We are a Disability Confident employer, if you have a disability or additional needs that require adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know at the point of application. If all of this sounds exciting to you, then click ‘apply’ now! #INDHP
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Consultant in Anaesthesia | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust - Burton On Trent
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Anaesthetist to join our established & a supportive Anaesthetic Department at Queen's Hospital Burton. This isa great opportunityto join a friendly and experienced consultant team, working across a broad and varied range of anaesthetic practice. Queen's Hospital Burton provides anaesthetic services across general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, obstetrics, gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial, paediatrics,urology& ophthalmology, providing plenty of variety as well as opportunities to develop individual specialist interests. We have a strong multidisciplinary approach & place real importance on education, training, clinicalgovernanceand continuous improvement. Consultants are encouraged to contribute to service development, quality improvement,teaching& research, with scope to develop their own areas of interest within the needs of the department. It is also an exciting time to join us. We are continuing to develop our elective surgical services at Burton and have ambitions to progress our surgical hub accreditation, creating opportunities for the successful applicant to be involved in shaping and developing services rather than simply joining an established rota. We would particularly welcome applicants who want to become an active part of the department, bring new ideasand help us continue to improve the services we provide for patients across Burton upon Trent and the surrounding area. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, with Queen's Hospital Burton as their base hospital. The role will include: • Providing independent consultant anaesthetic care across a wide range of surgical specialties. • Participating in the 1:18 out-of-hours consultant on-call rota. • Working collaboratively with surgical, theatre, criticalcareand wider multidisciplinary teams. • Supporting the supervision, education and training of resident doctors, medicalstudentsand other healthcare professionals. • Participating in clinical governance, audit, qualityimprovementand service development. • Contributing to the ongoing development of services, including protocols,guidelinesand new ways of working. • Opportunities to contribute to research,innovationand development according to individual interests. The post is initially based around 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activity PAs, with a final job plan agreed with the Clinical Director and reviewed after three months. Our Anaesthetic Department provides anaesthetic and critical care support across a varied surgical portfolio including: • Trauma and Orthopaedics • General Surgery • Obstetrics • Gynaecology • ENT • Maxillofacial Surgery • Paediatrics • Urology • Ophthalmology. As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. The successful applicant will work with existing consultants to provide high-quality anaesthetic services to patients across Derbyshire, EastStaffordshireand the surrounding areas. Alongside clinical commitments, the post provides opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, audit, qualityimprovementand service development. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their specialist interests within the needs of theserviceand these will be considered as part of the individual job-planning process. We have a strong focus on multidisciplinary working, education, clinicalgovernanceand continuous improvement. Consultants are actively encouraged toparticipatein teaching, monthly audit and education activity, research, qualityimprovementand the development of their own specialist interests. Applicants wishing to work less than full time will also be considered, and job-share applications are welcomed. This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026
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Traffic Engineering Team Manager
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Gloucester, South West
£60,532 to £60,532 a year
On-siteContractFull time
Traffic Engineering Team Manager needed in Gloucester This is a permanent role and the salary is £60,532.00 The reference number is: 5305053 The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a substantial highway improvements programme, overseeing the design, development and successful implementation of projects that enhance road safety, accessibility, sustainable travel and traffic management. They will manage a growing multi-disciplinary team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with local and national standards, health and safety requirements, and best practice. The successful candidate will oversee contractors and project partners, drive innovation and continuous improvement, including the use of emerging technologies such as AI, and build effective relationships with colleagues, elected members and key stakeholders. They will also play a pivotal role in developing and supporting their team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture whilst contributing to long-term improvements that benefit communities across the region. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website
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Head of Cyber Security – CSOC Innovation & Improvements | NHS England
NHS England - Leeds / Exeter / London
£103,355.20 - £119,091.70 Per Annum (this includes a RRP payment of 30%) Excludes HCAS
PermanentPart time
Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Head of Security (Lead) and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role. The Head of Cyber Security Innovation & Improvement is on ensuring that the NHS’s systems operate from a cyber resilient architecture, looking at people, processes and technology. The role is part of a small team that supports all functions (Protective Monitoring, Threat Operations, Incident Management and Engineering) within the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) with the delivery of technical and innovative solutions and the implementation of processes to support day to day output and services to the health sector. Cyber Operations purpose is to support safe care and build public trust by building NHS England’s cyber resilience and enabling the wider health system to be cyber resilient, supporting Transformation Directorate’s purpose of delivering the best care and outcomes for the NHS. The post of Head of Cyber Security–CSOC Innovation & Improvements has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 30% per annum. Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review The Head of Cyber Security – CSOC Innovation & Improvement will be accountable for: • Leadership and management of cross-team initiatives and interactions between teams including the Engineering, Security Ops, and Threat Ops functions within the CSOC. • Line Management of the Innovation and Improvement team. Contribution to the management of complex incidents and investigations, co-ordinating activity during large scale incidents across the NHS. • Identification and leading on the implementation of CSOC improvement activities that support the successful delivery of CSOC services. • Providing specialist knowledge and expertise in a diverse range of cyber security areas related to Threat Operations, Protective Monitoring, Security Engineering and Incident Management. • Keeping up to date with the latest security and technology trends, to include researching and evaluating emerging cyber security threats, and mitigations. • Using advanced analytic tools to help analyse emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities. • Presenting to senior leaders. • Maintaining the CSOC’s Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and for coordinating when enacted. • Manage the CSOC’s Lessons Learned process and post incident activities. • Representing the CSOC at organisational Risk Governance meetings. • Act as a cyber subject matter expert for external improvement programmes. • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across the health sector, X-Gov and suppliers. NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions,responsibilitiesand regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliverhigh qualitycare, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS. Our staff bringexpertiseacross clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. In March 2025,the Government announcedthat NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions,ultimately leadingto NHS England being fully integrated into the department. If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we willinitiatean Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current orpreviousNHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. We cannot offer visa sponsorship forexternal candidates. The Cyber Operations sub-directorate consists of four operational areas: • Cyber Security Operations Unit • Cyber Delivery Unit • Cyber Improvement Programme • Chief Information Security Office Function Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes. Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet: All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You don’t need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please checkhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-scor contact england.securityvetting@nhs.net. Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Head of Security (Lead) and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role. The post of Head of Security (Lead) has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 30% per annum. Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out! You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026
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Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Deal
£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum
PermanentPart time
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. Are you a passionateOccupational Therapist or Physiotherapistlooking for a rewarding role within a dynamic and evolving Urgent Care Service? Join our multidisciplinary team delivering short-term care, rehabilitation and therapy interventions that help people remain safely at home, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely hospital discharge. Working across community settings, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic care for patients with complex needs, promoting independence through rehabilitation and enablement. You will manage your own caseload, undertake triage and urgent assessments, identify and respond to clinical deterioration, prescribe appropriate treatment interventions, coordinate equipment provision and contribute to complex manual handling plans. You will also play a key role in supporting innovative models of care, including Virtual Wards, enabling patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes through remote monitoring and multidisciplinary support. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. We are seeking an experienced, motivated and adaptable HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient-centred care. You will be confident working autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice and supporting colleagues with complex assessments and clinical decision-making. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, experience managing patients with complex health needs, and a passion for supporting people to achieve maximum independence. You will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of business and operational objectives, while supporting the Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing urgent care, rehabilitation, admission avoidance, discharge support and end-of-life care in the community. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent. We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme. We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients. Explore KCHFT career pathways As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026
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Assistant Practitioner | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Polegate
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people? Join our East Sussex School Health Service as an Assistant Practitioner and make a real difference to families across East Sussex. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver health promotion, early intervention and targeted support to children,young people and families in schools, clinics and community settings. You'll help empower families, promote positive health outcomes, andcontribute to the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual who enjoys building relationships, working independently and beingpart of a team that puts children and young people at the heart of everything they do. In this varied and rewarding role, you will: • Support children, young people and families to improve their health, wellbeing and resilience. • Deliver health promotion, early intervention and targeted support in schools and community settings. • Provide advice and practical support on a range of physical, emotional and developmental health issues. • Work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. • Facilitate health education activities, group sessions and wellbeing programmes. • Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, ensuring children remain at the centre of all practice. • Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of the School Health Service. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families acrossEast Sussex. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent. We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme. We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients. Explore KCHFT career pathways As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026
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Band 5 Registered Nurses | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Luton
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentPart time
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Nurses to join our dedicated nursing teams across a number of specialties. This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified nurses who hold an NMC PIN and also experienced practitioners seeking to develop their careers within a supportive and inclusive NHS environment. We have permanent posts and fixed-term contract opportunities available. As a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate treatment throughout their healthcare journey. If you are shortlisted you will be invited to an Assessment Centre which will be held on Monday 16th November 2026. If you then achieve the qualifying score in both assessments (this includes a 1 hour written drug knowledge paper and a 15 minute OSCE style practical test), you will progress to an interview taking place on the same day. You will need to attend in person on the day and unfortunately we cannot offer an alternative date. Please indicate in your Supporting Information which is your preferred area of work.You will also be given an opportunity to provide this information via a QR code at the Assessment Centre if you are successfully shortlisted. You will need to be available to commence in post no later than 1st March 2027. The post holder will provide a high standard of nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care. They will work closely with the department / ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff and service development within the department / ward environment. They will carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient carry out procedures to a high standard, supervise junior qualified and / or unqualified staff including student nurses whilst maintaining a safe working environment. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values -We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone and to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required and you must be able to travel to Bedford Borough Hall for your Induction. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. The post holder must be able to actively demonstrate and proactively deliver effective and personal care, which is safe for the patients, in a calm and compassionate manner to every patient, every time. This should be at the core of all planning which actively involves the patient and where appropriate, their relatives or carers. The post holder must show the ability to escalate areas of interprofessional and multiagency care concerns to the Ward manager, Matron or Deputy/Chief Nurse in a timely manner. Please also refer to the full Job Description and Personal Specification documents attached. This advert closes on Monday 9 Nov 2026
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Early Years Educator
Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Leicester
from £13.18 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Whetstone as an Early Years Educator! We have one part-time role based on 30 hours per week, working 12pm-6pm Monday to Friday, and another part-time role based on 28.5 hours per week, working 7:30am-6pm, Monday to Wednesday. We’re now looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Whetstone? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply What we offer our Early Years Educators: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you’ll make a difference as an Early Years Educator: By offering exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS, supporting and meeting the unique needs of each child in your care. Through working supportively and collaboratively with your team to create a caring, playful environment for every child. By building warm, trusting relationships with families through kind, open communication. What an Early Years Educator needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. A strong understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Whetstone. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
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Care Assistant
Black Country Housing Group - Kingswinford
from £13.12 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Care Assistant (Days) Contract: x3 available x1 17.5 hours per week x1 31.5 hours per week x1 Maternity Cover (28 hours) Location: New Bradley Hall, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS Salary: £13.12 per hour Overview: At Black Country Housing Group, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and individual rights. We believe in creating a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. New Bradley Hall is a purpose built, dementia friendly home, offering the highest quality of residential care in a stylish and homely environment. The home provides 66 en-suite rooms across three floors, all furnished to the highest standard. There are a range of lounges and quiet rooms, so that individuals are able to enjoy a varied lifestyle. Within the home there is also a purpose built cinema room, on-site hairdressing facilities and a café area. Our aim is to provide the right care, tailored to meet residents’ individual needs and preferences. We want to support residents to maximise their independence. We are now looking for a Care Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Please note that this post is subject to a full disclosure and barring service (DBS) enhanced check which will be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks and we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires visa sponsorship. Job Description: Duties of the role include, but are not limited to: To provide the highest level of personal care (toileting, bathing etc.) and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm, and supportive. To act as a key worker for residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual and care plan). To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as health & safety, and the health & social care act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. To always be alert to resident’s safety, physical and mental well-being, immediately reporting any changes in a resident’s condition to a senior person on duty, and to accurately maintain and update residents’ records as required. To respect and maintain confidentiality of resident’s personal information at all times, this includes resident’s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur during day-to-day care. Be understanding and patient towards residents and their needs, and encourage, assist, and support residents to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying resident’s rooms (with the resident’s permission) undertaking light cleaning and laundry duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the Home is kept clean, pleasant, and welcoming at all times. Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times when required, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. Also, to provide the appropriate level of support and help for residents who need assistance to eat and drink. Person Specification: Essential: Experience working in a care environment or similar. NVQ Level 2 in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willing to work towards). Basic understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards and compliance. Understanding of the individual rights of older people and how these can be promoted in and out of the home. Understanding of care plans, risk assessment, medications, etc. Desirable: Knowledge of supporting people with Dementia and age-related illnesses. Benefits: 28 days annual leave per year. Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies. Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and annual pay review. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters. Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year. Enrolment into a life assurance programme and access to an attractive contributory pension scheme. A broad learning and development programme to support your continuous professional development. About Us: With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations. Since our founding in 1974, we’ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers. At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words—they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We’re dedicated to the growth and well-being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are also honoured to have received the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our ongoing support of veterans and their families. As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses. How to Apply: To apply for this role. please complete the application form and upload your CV. Closing Date: 9th September 2026* *Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications. If you have any questions about this vacancy, or require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch with our HR team via HR.BusinessSupport@bchg.co.uk who will be happy to assist.
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Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust - Gillingham
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
PermanentFull time
The Trust is seeking to recruit a fixed term locum consultant psychiatrist to work in Intellectual Disability, West Kent MHLD Team based at Britton House, Gillingham. The MHLD service comprises two teams covering West and East Kent. The post holder will work within the West Kent MHLD Team. Within the teams each Consultant Psychiatrist is primarily focused on one smaller catchment area within it, in this case Medway. This catchment area includes the towns of Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood and Rainham. The West Kent Team has psychiatrists, nurses, and psychologists as part of its tri-disciplinary team. The Mental Health of Learning Disability team works closely with the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) which is part of the Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and which includes other professionals such occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. MHLD Clinicians based at Britton House, Gillingham, are part of the West Kent MHLD Team and referrals hub. The Consultant for Medway will have approximately 50-60 patients in total under their Consultant responsibility. Some of these will be on the case list of the supporting doctor. There are approximately 2-3 new referrals from Medway per week on average. The Consultant will do 2-3 outpatient clinics weekly averaging about 12 patient contacts in total /weekly. The operating hours are Monday – Friday 0900 - 1700. The post-holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients. • The Post holder will manage patients’ care in the community and this will be in close liaison with other members of the MHLD team, colleagues from adult services, children and adolescents’ teams, older persons services, other specialist mental health services and the community learning disability teams (CLDTS). Care will be delivered mainly through out-patient assessments and domiciliary visits. • The post holder will be expected to liaise with other Consultant colleagues in MHLD regarding cover during periods of leave or absences. Access to mentoring will be arranged following successful interview. • The postholder would be expected usually to attend the weekly West Kent Hub meeting at which new referrals and priority cases from across West Kent are discussed. The West Kent MHLD team receives approximately 10-11 referrals per week in total. • The postholder will directly assess some new referrals agreed to be most appropriate for a psychiatrist for initial assessment and also provide psychiatric advice and consultation as necessary to other team members regarding cases they have assessed and reviewed. • The postholder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team. • The postholder will be involved in inpatient admissions of community patients whenever necessary including the use of the Mental Health Act. We areKent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD. Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve. Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that’s working well together. For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role. Part time or job-share applications are welcome. Our Benefits Here are just some of our Benefits: • A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000* • Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000* • ·Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school • Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme • Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break • Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest • Free access to an independent counselling service • Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts • Car lease scheme • A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMMH values and promote equality and diversity. *If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmmh.medical.staffing@nhs.net This advert closes on Sunday 29 Nov 2026
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