Job summary

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist 1.0 WTE

Special Schools(Westminster) and Additional Resource Provisions (ARPs) in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos? Come and join the CLCH SLT education team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 SLT to join our education service. The role will include supporting autistic children and young people as part of the on-site team within a special school setting alongside work in the mainstream schools team.

Main duties of the job

Providing a specialist service to children attending mainstream and special schools working closely with parents/carers and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.

Assess the needs, develop and implement specialist SLT treatment to children referred to the SLT Education service.

Provide advice regarding the management and care of children with speech, language and communication difficulties.

Join us if you want to:o Deliver specialist interventions to children and young people with Education, Health and Care Planso Work with the onsite therapies team to embed good universal and targeted level practise within a special school settingo Work jointly with parents, class teams and other professionals. Develop a shared understanding of each child's speech, language and communication needs and how these can be supportedo Refine your skills delivering a range of interventions (including AAC)o Access 1:1 & peer group supervision sessions and a regular in-house training programme to develop clinical and supervision skills.o Access Joint working and second opinions from clinical specialists within the serviceo Work within innovative, motivated and well-established teams, in a supportive and progressive environmento Work in Central London locations

For further info on working in our Team, please take a look at our recruitment video CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job summary

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.

The Senior Assessor plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care within the Home First service.They provide advanced assessment, complex case management and operational support; while also guiding and developing colleagues to maintain excellence across the team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job-1. Advanced Clinical Assessment & Case Managemento Undertake timely, holistic assessments of patients' functional, medical, and social care needs.o Lead on complex discharge planning, ensuring safe transitions from acute/community care to home.2. Supervision, Training & Professional Developmento Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support for Band 4 staff.o Oversee the training and competency development of Band 5 assessors.

3. Operational Support & Service Deliveryo Assist with rota planning, task allocation, and daily workforce coordination.o Monitor workloads and escalate service pressures to maintain safe staffing levels.4. Quality, Safety & Safeguardingo Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with CQC standards and organisational policy.o Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns, risks, or incidents in line with procedures.5. Partnership & Communicationo Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and professionals across health and social care.o Act as a point of escalation for colleagues managing complex cases.6. Service Development & Innovationo Identify and share opportunities for improving assessment, discharge, and patient flow.o Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support the implementation of new models of care.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and 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.

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Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8297044-UJ

Job locations

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 [email protected], 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 cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities 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 [email protected], 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 cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent GCSE English & Math's (Grade C/4 or above) Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc), NVQ Level 6, or relevant and demonstrable experience Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Moving & Handling Train the Trainer qualification

Experience

Essential

• Background in Adult Social Care and or Health Care or previous first line supervisor/line management experience; Experience of supervising staff; Experience of working to contract specifications and delivery to required standards.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to undertake and document formal risk assessments; Ability to accurately assess client needs; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, People using the service and external contacts as required by the job; Ability to prioritise own workload in line with operational procedures and standards; Ability to monitor effectively others' work performance

Knowledge

Essential

• Staff will be expected to work within national legislation and Corporate and Directorate policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety and those applicable to Health; Comprehensive awareness and understanding of the outcomes as set out in the Health & Social Care Act 2008; Awareness of overall policies/procedures of department; Excellent understanding of enablement and how it fits the assessment process; Thorough awareness of legislative framework relating to the provision of enablement and domiciliary services.

Ability to Manage

Essential

• Ability to manage own time effectively; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering health and social care policies and procedures

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent GCSE English & Math's (Grade C/4 or above) Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc), NVQ Level 6, or relevant and demonstrable experience Full UK driving licence Desirable Moving & Handling Train the Trainer qualification Experience Essential Background in Adult Social Care and or Health Care or previous first line supervisor/line management experience; Experience of supervising staff; Experience of working to contract specifications and delivery to required standards. Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to undertake and document formal risk assessments; Ability to accurately assess client needs; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, People using the service and external contacts as required by the job; Ability to prioritise own workload in line with operational procedures and standards; Ability to monitor effectively others' work performance Knowledge Essential Staff will be expected to work within national legislation and Corporate and Directorate policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety and those applicable to Health; Comprehensive awareness and understanding of the outcomes as set out in the Health & Social Care Act 2008; Awareness of overall policies/procedures of department; Excellent understanding of enablement and how it fits the assessment process; Thorough awareness of legislative framework relating to the provision of enablement and domiciliary services. Ability to Manage Essential Ability to manage own time effectively; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering health and social care policies and procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trinity House

Ashford

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated administrator who enjoys working as part of a supportive, tight-knit team and strives to provide great assistance and high-quality care to patients, clinicians and to their colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work with our team to provide administrative services to the physiotherapy and hand therapy department at Kingston Hospital; primarily the management of patient appointments and clinical diaries, but also in more general administrative duties.

The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer-focused and knowledgeable point of contact.

This role will ideally suit those with experience within a customer services environment or call centre background with a passion for providing the best possible service to our patients and service users.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job summary

This is a really exciting time to join our newly established outpatient pharmacy service 'Newcastle Pharmacy Services'. We provide an outpatient dispensing service to the patients of The Newcastle upon Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who thrive in a fast paced, energetic and friendly environment who are keen to develop themselves and the service.

Part time 27 hours per week working shifts within Monday -Friday between 08:30 - 18:00 to be arranged with successful applicant.

Trustwide. Base at RVI but expected to cover shifts at both sites when required.

Annual Leave - 27 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3 % employers contribution

Pay Date: 28th of the month

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS for post at RVI or Freeman Hospital NEED NOT APPLY

Interview Date Wednesday 04 November 2026

Main duties of the job

To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.

Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.

About us

Our new outpatient pharmacy - Newcastle Pharmacy Services - has been operating since 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust. This follows an announcement from Lloyds in August 2024, that it was withdrawing from its 64 Lloyds Pharmacy-branded hospital pharmacy sites across the country, including those at the RVI and Freeman Hospitals.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

317-2026-Pharma-8180986-A

Job locations

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders.

Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock.

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

Please note it is a requirement of Newcastle Hospitals Pharmacy Services Ltd that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Job description Job responsibilities To carry out the full range of Dispensing Assistant duties including the dispensing of prescriptions and orders. Provide technical support to dispensary services including carrying out routine procedures in the ordering, distribution and storage of pharmaceutical stock. Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please note it is a requirement of Newcastle Hospitals Pharmacy Services Ltd that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF). If does not hold then expected to undertake and complete once in post.

Desirable

• GCSE (Min. Grade 4 or Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate good oral and written communication
• Previous experience dispensing prescriptions
• Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes

Desirable

• Grandparent clause notification to the GPhc
• Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy
• Evidence of understanding of Trust Business
• Experience of working in the Trust previously

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good organisational and accuracy skills
• Good customer care skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services OR a training programme accredited by the GPhC to an equivalent level to Pharmacy Services Skills NVQ Level 2 (QCF). If does not hold then expected to undertake and complete once in post. Desirable GCSE (Min. Grade 4 or Grade C) or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language or previous relevant experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrate good oral and written communication Previous experience dispensing prescriptions Knowledge of drug names and differences in formulations / pack sizes Desirable Grandparent clause notification to the GPhc Knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy Evidence of understanding of Trust Business Experience of working in the Trust previously Skills & Abilities Essential Basic computer skills Good organisational and accuracy skills Good customer care skills Able to work as part of a team Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has recently arisen within the Bristol Urological Institute as we are advertising for a Patient Pathway Co-ordinator working 37.5 hours a week to join our busy Urology department within the Penile Urology Team. This team are focused on helping manage the administrative processes for patient's seen by our penile urology team in the Bristol and South West area.

Main duties of the job

This role also involves working closely with the Penile consultants and leading a team of admin staff.

Ensuring the booking of functional patients for diagnostic procedures and surgical treatments.

Leading a team of assistants in the coordination of penile urology pathways .

Actioning of admin from a team of consultants and typing letters from clinic.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job summary

Ready to take the next step and make your mark? Join Agincare as a Clinical Deputy Manager and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care while bringing out the very best in your team. This is your chance to turn your experience into real impactshaping a service that residents are proud to call home.Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | AgincareAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants and Registered Nurses Active NMC Pin with no restrictions QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory framework

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for leading the care team to ensure safe, supportive, and person-centred care delivery. You'll ensure that these needs are regularly reviewed to meet current requirements, maintain hygiene standards, and oversee cleanliness and equipment for residents' wellbeing. You will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and assume full capacity in their absence. A typical day includes inducting new team members, supervising existing staff, conducting care audits, liaising with family members and professionals, and maintaining administrative records.

About us

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, it continues to strengthen services through recent care home developments and the launch of new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. Agincare is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £55,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1562628376

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

High Wycombe

HP15 7BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Package Description

Ready to take the next step and make your mark? Join Agincare as a Clinical Deputy Manager and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care while bringing out the very best in your team. This is your chance to turn your experience into real impactshaping a service that residents are proud to call home.Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | Agincare

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants and Registered Nurses
• Active NMC Pin with no restrictions
• QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care
• Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks
• Must be available to work 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Clinical Deputy Manager

As Clinical Deputy Manager you will be responsible for leading the care team to ensure that the care delivered to our resident is safe, supportive and person-centred. You will ensure that these needs are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet their current requirements, and ensure the general standards of hygiene and cleanliness and equipment are maintained for their safety and wellbeing.You will support to the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, assuming full capacity in their absence.A typical day could include:

• Induction of new team members and the supervision and support to existing team members
• The completion of care audits to ensure good practice and trigger reviews in care provision for residents as needs change. Your care plans would be person-centred, with focus on dignity and individuality
• Liaising with family members, care professionals, social workers and the residents themselves to ensure a holistic and transparent care provision.
• Monitor, report and investigate risks and events of safeguarding concern or harm and ensure processes are in place to mitigate and/or avoid these risks
• Ensuring administrative records such as daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes are up to date.

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.

As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Package DescriptionReady to take the next step and make your mark? Join Agincare as a Clinical Deputy Manager and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care while bringing out the very best in your team. This is your chance to turn your experience into real impactshaping a service that residents are proud to call home.Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Buckinghamshire | Care Home Buckinghamshire Hazlemere Lodge | AgincareAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension schemeWhat is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK Prior experience of leading a team of care assistants and Registered Nurses Active NMC Pin with no restrictions QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks Must be available to work 42 hours per week, including alternate weekendsA day in the life of a Clinical Deputy ManagerAs Clinical Deputy Manager you will be responsible for leading the care team to ensure that the care delivered to our resident is safe, supportive and person-centred. You will ensure that these needs are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet their current requirements, and ensure the general standards of hygiene and cleanliness and equipment are maintained for their safety and wellbeing.You will support to the Registered Manager in the day to day running of the home, assuming full capacity in their absence.A typical day could include: Induction of new team members and the supervision and support to existing team members The completion of care audits to ensure good practice and trigger reviews in care provision for residents as needs change. Your care plans would be person-centred, with focus on dignity and individuality Liaising with family members, care professionals, social workers and the residents themselves to ensure a holistic and transparent care provision. Monitor, report and investigate risks and events of safeguarding concern or harm and ensure processes are in place to mitigate and/or avoid these risks Ensuring administrative records such as daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes are up to date.About AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active NMC Pin with no restrictions. QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care. Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks. Must be available to work 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Active NMC Pin with no restrictions. QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care. Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks. Must be available to work 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

High Wycombe

HP15 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

High Wycombe

HP15 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Package Description: We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service. The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives. About the Role As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs. As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will p

Main duties of the job

As the Children's Home Registered Manager at Agincare Childrens' Services, you'll lead a new not-for-profit residential home in York, focusing on children with learning disabilities. Your role requires managing a team, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Essential requirements include a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and at least three years of relevant managerial experience. Agincare offers opportunities for career development, employee benefits, and a commitment to equal opportunities without offering visa sponsorship.

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service, employing over 5,500 staff across 170 locations in the UK. Renowned for its wide-ranging care services, Agincare recently expanded into children's services via its not-for-profit initiative. The organisation prides itself on equal opportunities, supporting military and care-leaving communities, and maintaining compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Agincare also encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and offers guaranteed interviews to veterans and care leavers, though it currently doesn't sponsor visas.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1562628383

Job locations

Agincare Childrens' Services

York

YO1 0DT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service.

The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives.

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs.

As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across this home from the outset, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support.

What You Need to Be Successful in This RoleEssential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding,Ofstedregulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services.
• Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line withChildrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours.
• Experience leading Ofsted home inspections.

Desirable

• Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus
• A referral scheme that could earn you up to £1,000*.
• Career development opportunities.
• A variety of employee benefits including Blue Light discounts, early pay on demand, and a company pension scheme.

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service.The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives.About the RoleAs the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs.As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across this home from the outset, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support.What You Need to Be Successful in This RoleEssential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent). Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. In-depth knowledge of safeguarding,Ofstedregulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services. Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line withChildrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015and Quality Standards. Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours. Experience leading Ofsted home inspections.Desirable Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous.Why Join Us? Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus A referral scheme that could earn you up to £1,000*. Career development opportunities. A variety of employee benefits including Blue Light discounts, early pay on demand, and a company pension scheme.About AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent). Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent). Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Childrens' Services

York

YO1 0DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Childrens' Services

York

YO1 0DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Package Description: Looking for a sales role with great pay, a supportive team, strong values and the chance to make a genuine difference? Join Agincare, an ever-growing, family-owned business with 40 years of experience caring for people, supporting communities and investing in our teams. As a Senior Sales Advisor, youll help individuals and families find the right care, while building relationships, achieving realistic targets and making a real impact. Up to £27,500 plus uncapped commission and great benefits. This isnt a scripted call-centre role. Every enquiry is different. Youll listen, understand what people need and guide them towards the right service, from Home Care and Live-in Care to Care Homes. Youll need warmth, empathy, confidence and commercial awareness, alongside a genuine drive to achieve results. How youll make an impact daily: Own and manage new care enquiries. Build relationships with clients, families and professionals. Understand needs and recommend...

Main duties of the job

Looking for a sales role with great pay, a supportive team, strong values and the chance to make a genuine difference? Join Agincare, an ever-growing, family-owned business with 40 years of experience caring for people, supporting communities and investing in our teams. As a Senior Sales Advisor, youll help individuals and families find the right care, while building relationships, achieving realistic targets and making a real impact. Up to £27,500 plus uncapped commission and great benefits. This isnt a scripted call-centre role. Every enquiry is different. Youll listen, understand what people need and guide them towards the right service, from Home Care and Live-in Care to Care Homes. Youll need warmth, empathy, confidence and commercial awareness, alongside a genuine drive to achieve results. Own and manage new care enquiries, build relationships with clients, families and professionals, understand needs and recommend the right care. Experience in care is useful, but your attitude, ability and approach matter more.

About us

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, they continue to strengthen their services through recent care home developments and the launch of new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, they are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. They are proud to support the Armed Forces community through their alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1562628382

Job locations

Agincare Head Office Services

Portland

DT5 1BB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Looking for a sales role with great pay, a supportive team, strong values and the chance to make a genuine difference?

Join Agincare, an ever-growing, family-owned business with 40 years of experience caring for people, supporting communities and investing in our teams.

As a Senior Sales Advisor, youll help individuals and families find the right care, while building relationships, achieving realistic targets and making a real impact.

Up to £27,500 plus uncapped commission and great benefits.

This isnt a scripted call-centre role

Every enquiry is different. Youll listen, understand what people need and guide them towards the right service, from Home Care and Live-in Care to Care Homes.

Youll need warmth, empathy, confidence and commercial awareness, alongside a genuine drive to achieve results.

How youll make an impact daily:

• Own and manage new care enquiries
• Build relationships with clients, families and professionals
• Understand needs and recommend the right care
• Work across our range of care services
• Manage follow-ups and maximise opportunities
• Work closely with operational teams
• Keep records accurate and up to date
• Identify ways to improve customer experience
• Share ideas and help us do things better

What youll bring:

You dont need care experience. You could come from any sales or customer-focused environment, what matters is that you are:

• Confident and personable
• Commercially minded
• Target-driven and motivated
• Organised and proactive
• Great at building rapport
• A strong communicator
• Positive and solutions-focused
• Able to influence without pressure

Experience in care is useful, but your attitude, ability and approach matter more.

What well offer you:

• Up to £27,500 basic salary, depending on experience
• Uncapped commission
• Regular incentives and competitions
• Rewards including vouchers, holidays and extra annual leave
• NHS and Blue Light discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Real opportunities to progress

About Agincare:

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Looking for a sales role with great pay, a supportive team, strong values and the chance to make a genuine difference?Join Agincare, an ever-growing, family-owned business with 40 years of experience caring for people, supporting communities and investing in our teams.As a Senior Sales Advisor, youll help individuals and families find the right care, while building relationships, achieving realistic targets and making a real impact.Up to £27,500 plus uncapped commission and great benefits.This isnt a scripted call-centre roleEvery enquiry is different. Youll listen, understand what people need and guide them towards the right service, from Home Care and Live-in Care to Care Homes.Youll need warmth, empathy, confidence and commercial awareness, alongside a genuine drive to achieve results.How youll make an impact daily: Own and manage new care enquiries Build relationships with clients, families and professionals Understand needs and recommend the right care Work across our range of care services Manage follow-ups and maximise opportunities Work closely with operational teams Keep records accurate and up to date Identify ways to improve customer experience Share ideas and help us do things betterWhat youll bring:You dont need care experience. You could come from any sales or customer-focused environment, what matters is that you are: Confident and personable Commercially minded Target-driven and motivated Organised and proactive Great at building rapport A strong communicator Positive and solutions-focused Able to influence without pressureExperience in care is useful, but your attitude, ability and approach matter more.What well offer you: Up to £27,500 basic salary, depending on experience Uncapped commission Regular incentives and competitions Rewards including vouchers, holidays and extra annual leave NHS and Blue Light discounts Employee Assistance Programme Training and development opportunities Real opportunities to progressAbout Agincare:Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You dont need care experience. You could come from any sales or customer-focused environment. What matters is that you are confident, personable, commercially minded, target-driven, organised, a strong communicator, and capable of building rapport.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential You dont need care experience. You could come from any sales or customer-focused environment. What matters is that you are confident, personable, commercially minded, target-driven, organised, a strong communicator, and capable of building rapport.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Head Office Services

Portland

DT5 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Head Office Services

Portland

DT5 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity.

Main duties of the job

We seek a Domestic Assistant passionate about making a real difference in the lives of older people. The role involves collaborating with colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams to maintain high cleanliness standards in residents rooms and communal areas. The ideal candidate will prioritize resident care while promoting continual improvement in all areas. A caring nature, flexibility, adaptability, and a strong work ethic are essential. The position offers competitive salary, pension contributions, recognition schemes, funded training and development, and 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours). Uniform is provided, and DBS check costs are covered.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing personalized care for the elderly, aiming to create an environment where residents are valued and respected. They are committed to hiring individuals who share their values of personalized excellence, community spirit, and a caring nature. Akari Care emphasizes the importance of a clean and healthy environment, working with domestic and laundry teams to maintain high standards of hygiene. The organization offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, pension contributions, recognition schemes, and fully funded training. Akari Care supports its employees through provided uniforms, DBS checks, and personal development plans.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a technical instructor for our horticulture department, part-time 30 hours per week, at Wathwood Hospital. The horticulture department is set within beautiful grounds which overlook South Yorkshire. We have resources which includes large polytunnels, animal enclosures, and a caf which we use to support patient care.

This role supports patients with their reintegration into the community as part of their mental health rehabilitation and recovery. As a horticulture technical instructor you will be supporting patients in group and individual sessions to engage in gardening-related activities and animal care, as well as other practical, creative and social activities in the horticulture department, the wider hospital, and in the community.

The horticulture site has a caf which is open to the public on the weekends, therefore there will be an element of working with food, and liaison with the public will be a regular part of the role. This role includes working on weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Interviews will be held on 5th November.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate specific individual and group therapeutic horticultural activities within the hospital grounds and in the community.

To have oversight of the maintenance of all horticulture areas including the polytunnels, allotment, fields, and greenhouse.

To maintain animal husbandry for the wellbeing of animals which are on-site at Wathwood Hospital, including feeding the animals and maintenance of their housing.

To utilise available green space to promote recovery and well-being. This includes offering hospital-based gardening related activities; particularly for those patients unable to access the external horticulture area.

Risk assessment and risk management in the horticulture department. To be part of writing and reviewing activity-based risk assessments, producing protocols, patient guidelines and undertaking patient and staff inductions.

To assist in the running of the caf on a weekend alongside the caf staff and volunteers, including some catering duties.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

186-906-26-FS

Job locations

Wathwood Hospital

Rotherham

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support in the provision of individual and group programmes related to therapeutic horticulture, both within the unit and the community.

To contribute to the therapy provision at Wathwood Hospital under the direction of senior occupational therapy staff.

Providing ongoing support to patients and staff to include horticultural skills, animal husbandry, environmental awareness, safe use and maintenance of potentially dangerous machinery and tools and community engagement through the Farm Shop and Caf. Food hygiene training to support working in the caf is required.

To work as part of a team to deliver therapy using practical, vocational, creative, and leisure activity, to provide services for individuals experiencing mental ill health and/or personality disorder.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Job description Job responsibilities To support in the provision of individual and group programmes related to therapeutic horticulture, both within the unit and the community. To contribute to the therapy provision at Wathwood Hospital under the direction of senior occupational therapy staff. Providing ongoing support to patients and staff to include horticultural skills, animal husbandry, environmental awareness, safe use and maintenance of potentially dangerous machinery and tools and community engagement through the Farm Shop and Caf. Food hygiene training to support working in the caf is required. To work as part of a team to deliver therapy using practical, vocational, creative, and leisure activity, to provide services for individuals experiencing mental ill health and/or personality disorder. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• oAbility to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression
• oOccasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE 5-9 (A*-C) or equivalent in Maths and English
• oNVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a related vocational area, animal care, healthcare.

Training

Essential

• oWillingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the role.

Desirable

• oTraining specific to mental health care
• oFood hygiene training

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with individuals within a healthcare setting.
• oExperience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions.
• oExperience and understanding of working in a team setting, liaising with colleagues, other agencies and services.
• oExperience of maintaining written records.
• oExperience and understanding of working in a team setting and communicating with a range of other colleagues and services

Desirable

• oExperience of working in forensic settings

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding the purpose of rehabilitation and recovery in mental health care
• oKnowledge of health and safety within the workplace and patient clinical risk issues
• oAwareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of Wathwood Hospital medium secure unit and its purpose

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards working with mentally disordered offenders
• oAbility to motivate others
• oAbility to work independently and prioritise own workload
• oAbility to work effectively without direct supervision
• oGood verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in a range of forms
• oGood IT skills to enable effective delivery of services

Desirable

• oOther skills relevant to the post.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• oRequirement to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis

Person Specification Values and Behaviours Essential oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Physical Requirements Essential oAbility to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression oOccasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents Qualifications Essential oGCSE 5-9 (A*-C) or equivalent in Maths and English oNVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a related vocational area, animal care, healthcare. Training Essential oWillingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the role. Desirable oTraining specific to mental health care oFood hygiene training Experience Essential oExperience of working with individuals within a healthcare setting. oExperience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions. oExperience and understanding of working in a team setting, liaising with colleagues, other agencies and services. oExperience of maintaining written records. oExperience and understanding of working in a team setting and communicating with a range of other colleagues and services Desirable oExperience of working in forensic settings Knowledge Essential oUnderstanding the purpose of rehabilitation and recovery in mental health care oKnowledge of health and safety within the workplace and patient clinical risk issues oAwareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries in a healthcare setting Desirable oUnderstanding of Wathwood Hospital medium secure unit and its purpose Skills Essential oAbility to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards working with mentally disordered offenders oAbility to motivate others oAbility to work independently and prioritise own workload oAbility to work effectively without direct supervision oGood verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in a range of forms oGood IT skills to enable effective delivery of services Desirable oOther skills relevant to the post. Contractual Requirements Essential oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service oRequirement to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Rotherham

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Rotherham

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Accountable to Deputy Service General Manager / Head of Nursing, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high-quality care.

The post holder must be prepared to work within the divisions as a Named Nurses, within a Team, and take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.

The post holder will be a clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective

patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and the

evidence-based nursing.

The post holder will provide support and mentorship for students and junior nurses.

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the specialty.

Flexible, able to work all shifts, and adaptable to changes in shift pattern.

To provide unit cover in the absence of the unit manager.

Ability to work under pressure, using initiative.

The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice.

Ability to conduct themselves in public and private situations in an appropriate manner.

Ability to manage conflict

Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Minor operation exposure (dermatology)

Wound management

Infection control

Bladder scanning

Phlebotomy

ENT minor procedures

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Job summary

Working as a member of the Community Independence Service you will contribute to the running of and providing administrative support for the Rapid and Rehabilitation Pathways.

Your duties will include liaising with both internal staff and external agencies. You will have fast and accurate copy and audio typing skills and experience of taking comprehensive minutes at meetings.

You will order and manage inventory of supplies, such as stationery, personal protective and IT equipment as well as support the induction of new members of staff into the team.

You will keep weekly rotas up to date, liaising with and supporting colleagues in the other boroughs to meet the demands of the service.

As much of the team are out in the community treating local residents in their home, there is a degree of self-directed duties and frequent interruptions, therefore it is key to have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as being a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient administrative services to the Hammersmith and Fulham Urgent Community Response, Home First and Rehab Teams within the Community Independence Service (CIS).

The post holder will be required to support the Borough Lead and Pathway Leads with varying ad hoc administrative tasks and the implementation of service improvements.

The post holder will be emotionally intelligent and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as the role entails liaising with a wide range of internal and external staff/organisations, to ensure that the service operates smoothly for the benefit of patient care.

The post will be supervised and the post holder will liaise closely with other administration staff within the service (across the Tri-borough), other administrators from other areas across the Trust and external agencies as required

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

Are you a confident individual looking to share your creative skills?

Elmleigh Hospital are looking to recruit a passionate individual to join the teams to provide activities to our service users.

The hospital provides care and treatment to people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and require a short period of hospital care to support their recovery. We are looking for people who can think outside the box, work independently using their own initiative & have a real passion for engaging people in group or individual activities.

Successful candidates will have a proven track record of supporting people with mental health issues and may have lived experience themselves.

You will have access to dedicated Therapy spaces including sensory rooms, IT Hubs, and multi-functional activity rooms. There are garden spaces for you to deliver activities as well.

A background in the care sector or previous volunteering is beneficial. However, being able to create positive relationships with people & engage proactively in a caring environment is equally important.

Unsocial hours are worked to meet the needs of the ward, but we welcome and consider applications for flexible working.

Main duties of the job

Provision of activities as designed and requested by patients over seven day a week service provision. Working closely with AHP colleagues to coordinate a timetable of offer.

To help patients identify their own recovery goals and what is meaningful to them.

It is not essential to have a full UK driving licence as we like to encourage patients to access the community via public transport as they will require this skill when they move on.

Parts of your role will require working outside e.g. sport related activities, walks, as well as accessing the community to gather resources.

To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgemental approach.

To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

To act in a manner to respect and accommodate the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, supporting the individual to fulfil these.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

The ELCH Children's Surgery, Theatres and Anaesthesia (CSTA) Directorate is seeking a full-time locum Paediatric Spinal Consultant proficient in the management of children with elective spinal needs. They will work with an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team within the Evelina to provide optimal surgical care to children who may have complex spinal problems and complex comorbidities. The consultant would be expected to have experience in the management for all aetiologies of paediatric spinal deformities covering congenital, neuromuscular/syndromic, osteochondrodytrophies, mesenchymal disorders, NF, and spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would work with the multidisciplinary teams in the Paediatric setting to develop services within the region. The post holder would be joining a large paediatric spine service of 5 consultants performing 145 to 180 paediatric spinal deformity operations a year.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals. It employs over 17,500 staff with over 1 million patient contacts a year. Evelina London Children's Healthcare (ELCH) provides services for children both in our state of the art hospital, and in our community services within Lambeth and Southwark. We have an annual turnover of £170 million and over 2,000 staff. Last year children's services at GSTT delivered 125,000 outpatient appointments, and 26,000 children were cared for as inpatients in the children's hospital.

ELCH is the second largest provider of acute hospital care for children in London. We provide secondary-level children's hospital services to the local communities of Lambeth and Southwark, and a wide-ranging portfolio of tertiary-level services to South London and South East England. ELCH is proud to provide quaternary-level care in a number of fields to children across the UK.

Job summary

The post holder will work, as part of the Melbury Lodge acute care pathway OT team.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will work with service users to maximise function, using occupational therapy techniques as the main medium of assessment and intervention, applying client focused principles as directed by an Occupational Therapist.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside the occupational therapy process to provide interventions as deemed appropriate through both group work and individual sessions.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the evaluation of patient's progress during their occupational therapy sessions.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will support the qualified practitioners in providing a service mainly week days 9 - 5 but may include evening work if needed.

The post holder will have a working understanding of the principles of recovery and how to aid the recovery process through the use of meaningful occupation and by utilising goal setting resources and problem solving skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work, as part of the Melbury Lodge acute care pathway OT team.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will work with service users to maximise function, using occupational therapy techniques as the main medium of assessment and intervention, applying client focused principles as directed by an Occupational Therapist.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside the occupational therapy process to provide interventions as deemed appropriate through both group work and individual sessions.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the evaluation of patient's progress during their occupational therapy sessions.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will support the qualified practitioners in providing a service mainly week days 9 - 5 but may include evening work if needed.

The post holder will have a working understanding of the principles of recovery and how to aid the recovery process through the use of meaningful occupation and by utilising goal setting resources and problem solving skills.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Band 7 Team Lead to join our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team.

We are looking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, resourceful and resilient individual who is committed to providing support and assistance to patients in their recovery of an acute episode of distress and effectively leading a team.

Main duties of the job

The primary function of this role is to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the day-to-day operation of the team. The team leader will be expected to participate in clinical work where required and engage with complex patients on the case load. The team leader will also be provide support for patients carers who use our service.

To provide clinical and managerial leadership to the day-to-day operation of the integrated clinical team, monitoring workload, audits, leading on weekly multi-disciplinary meetings, chair business meetings, allocating duties and ensuring duties are discharged safely and effectively.

To supervise the day-to-day work of the clinical team, provide expertise and guidance in complex and high risk cases, in line with Trust and Local Authority policies and procedures.

To champion a culture based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to the rest of the team.

To take a proactive approach to caseload supervision and management to ensure that practitioner skills are matched to clinical need, and that service users are able to flow through pathways of care.

To deputise for the CRHTT Service Manager as required.

Work collaboratively with the other Team Leaders.

Requires access to a car to attend leadership meetings and training across different sites within southern health sites.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Knowle Gate Care Home in Knowle. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations underta

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting our staff and providing a caring environment for both our employees and residents. We believe in acknowledging the dedication of our teams and are enthusiastic about offering growth opportunities throughout your career with us. As a Kitchen Assistant at Knowle Gate Care Home, youll be pivotal in enhancing residents' lives by assisting in food preparation and ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment. Responsibilities include understanding safe food handling, collaborating effectively with the team, managing the supply and quality of kitchen items, and treating residents with respect and dignity. We appreciate staff who embody our values of care, support, honesty, and respect. Ideal candidates should hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate high personal hygiene standards, and possess knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, particularly COSHH assessments, Moving and Handling techniques, and Fire Safety. You should show efficiency, exhibit initiative, and have a caring and understanding attitude towards residents. A DBS Disclosure check is required for this role, with the cost covered by Avery Healthcare.

About us

Avery Healthcare is recognized as one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, celebrated for providing exceptional care delivering meaningful experiences for residents and empowering employees. Avery believes that the later stages of life should be as fulfilling as any other, fostering an environment where residents are cherished and staff members are valued. Averys vision, "creating meaningful lives together," is reflected across its expanding network of over 100 care homes. This environment supports team members in achieving their potential while ensuring residents later years are rich in experience. Avery prides itself on being the preferred choice for both residents and staff by promoting a culture that emphasizes support, respect, and empowerment. Whether caring for residents or contributing to a professional and fulfilling workplace, Avery prioritizes compassion and excellence. Join Avery to experience a workplace that is not only a prominent provider of care but also a nurturing community for its team.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.72 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1562628348

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Knowle

B93 9LW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Knowle Gate Care Home in Knowle. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
• Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods.
• Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene.
• Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload.
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Knowle Gate Care Home in Knowle. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupportthe catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Understandingthe principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable ofa high levelof sustained physical effort and able torespond to a demandingworkload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring andunderstanding attitude towards the residents.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Knowle

B93 9LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Knowle

B93 9LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Older People's Services at The Royal London Hospital as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and professional registered nurse with a passion for caring for older people, leadership and management.

You will support the day-to-day leadership of the ward, coordinate busy shifts and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. You will also play an active role in supporting staff development, clinical audit and quality improvement.

You will be supported to develop your leadership and management skills while working closely with the Ward Managers and wider multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be committed to developing themselves and others.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.

As a proficient practitioner in adult nursing, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher.

They provide effective mentorship and preceptorship, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.

They will take charge of the Acute Admissions Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure effective and safe patient care.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef at Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work in differen

Main duties of the job

As a Commis Chef, your primary responsibility will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks. You will work in various areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation program. Other responsibilities include supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained. You'll participate in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes is also part of the role.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery offers exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes. It offers a supportive and inspiring environment, aiming to make later years as enriching as any other part of life. Avery believes in valuing and empowering employees daily, which makes it a preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Join Avery to experience a culture that celebrates team achievements and personal growth.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1562628349

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Marlow

SL7 1HX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef at Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks.You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained.
• Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home and address residents' special needs or dietary requirements. This must include knowledge of cultural and religious preferences.
• Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Preparing special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Chefs.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Commis Chef at Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Commis Chef, your primary role will be to assist the Chef de Partie in preparing food and performing basic cooking tasks.You will work in different areas of the kitchen, such as vegetables, fish and meat, and sauces, usually on a six-month rotation programme.Other responsibilities will include: Supporting all chefs to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety are maintained. Participating in meetings with residents and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree on catering functions across the home and address residents' special needs or dietary requirements. This must include knowledge of cultural and religious preferences. Preparing nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Chefs, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes. Preparing special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Chefs.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must: Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents. Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Hold a catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Have a minimum of 1-year catering experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Marlow

SL7 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Marlow

SL7 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for someone who shares our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to help us provide high quality care for the patients, carers, families and communities we serve. At Antelope House, we are dedicated to the treatment and recovery of mental health. We recognise the whole person and we see that patients are presenting with increasing physical health complexity, frailty, mobility difficulties and co-existing long-term health conditions. These needs can significantly impact engagement in therapeutic activity, rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning. We want to pilot physiotherapy provision in Antelope House to demonstrate the value of the profession and to evaluate the impact of physiotherapy provision on physical health outcomes, rehabilitation, falls prevention, patient experience and operational efficiency.

You will have opportunities to learn, grow and gain new experiences to support your career, with access to lifelong learning and professional development working across a cohesive multidisciplinary team.

This role can be offered as a 6 month internal secondment for current HIOWH NHS FT employees or as a a 6 month fixed term contract to external Trust applicants.

Main duties of the job

Antelope House has four wards. Saxon Ward (for men) and Trinity Ward (for women) both treat people with a functional mental illnesses -- such as depression, a personality disorder or schizophrenia. Hamtun Ward, is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) whilst Abbey Ward is a female acute ward.

Main duties and tasks include:

To contribute to the inter-disciplinary working within the inpatient mental health therapy team and locality by teaching, learning & practicing inter-disciplinary skills & techniques as defined by an agreed competency framework or training scheme.

To provide specialist Physiotherapy skills to the inpatient mental health therapy and nursing team.

To assess and treat own caseload, which may include complex presentations and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

To assist senior staff in the education and supervision of junior colleagues, assistants and students.

To educate the MDT on the role of Physiotherapy in Mental Health.

To assist senior staff in development and maintenance of an efficient and effective service.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team in Southampton are truly multidisciplinary with practitioners from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.

As a team, we support individuals with acute mental health needs requiring intensive input to remain in the community. The team also works collaboratively with our colleagues on the wards at Antelope House to help reduce the amount of time patients remain in hospital by offering support via hospital at home.

Our service provides a variety or clinical interventions to collaboratively tailor our care plans to each individual service user. These include psychological interventions, medication support, prescribing, access to group work and cares support.

This can be offered as either an internal staff secondment for current employees of HIOWH NHS FT or as a fixed term contract for external trust staff

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Practitioner in the team you will have a key function in assessing service users as they present in crisis and require an urgent response. Working with them to formulate a collaborative care or safety plan to aid there recovery and keep them safe. You will be integral to delivering a range of high quality interventions and undertaking the role of shift coordination.

You will need robust assessment skills to enable the team to deliver high quality crisis care. Excellent communication skills are also essential to enable you to be a role model for others, as well as positively representing the team and the organization as a whole.

You must also be able to liaise effectively with other services, both internal and external to The Trust, retaining service user focus at the heart of any clinical decision making to ensure the best outcome.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Package Description: Were looking for a caring, compassionate and dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team. The role of the community support worker is to work within a multi-professional team in a community setting, providing, support, care, and treatment to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role. The community support worker will provide support with guidance from nurse and/or therapist to deliver care plans to patients in a community setting. Depending on experience and skill mix, you will carry out nursing or therapy related activity. As our services transform, there may be times you will be expected to support both nursing and therapy in the delivery of care, within an appropriate scope or practice and following relevant on-the-job training. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Base: Melksham Community Hospital, SN12 7NZ For any enquiries, please contact [email protected] Main Responsibilities: Deliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities include delivering treatment and care within a community setting as per a written care plan and under the guidance of a registered practitioner. Ensuring the patient is at the center of their care and actively involves them and their carers in decision-making is paramount. The role involves supporting the day-to-day care of patients, including monitoring and communication to overcome routine challenges. As a community support worker, you will work within a multi-professional team, providing feedback on service user progress and liaising with colleagues and agencies. Candidates must have a good general education, and at least a Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Additionally, they should possess a Care Certificate, experience working under supervision, and supporting other workers. A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK. We work closely with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services by focusing on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Our services span adult and children community health services, primary care services like urgent care and sexual health, and adult social care and well-being services. We assist millions of communities and directly help more than half a million people yearly, driven by our core values: we care, we think, we do. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome diverse applications and provide inclusive facilities and environments.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500 to £27,098 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1562628385

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Melksham Community Hospital

SN12 7NZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Were looking for a caring, compassionate and dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team.

The role of the community support worker is to work within a multi-professional team in a community setting, providing, support, care, and treatment to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.

The community support worker will provide support with guidance from nurse and/or therapist to deliver care plans to patients in a community setting. Depending on experience and skill mix, you will carry out nursing or therapy related activity.

As our services transform, there may be times you will be expected to support both nursing and therapy in the delivery of care, within an appropriate scope or practice and following relevant on-the-job training.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Base: Melksham Community Hospital, SN12 7NZ

For any enquiries, please contact [email protected]

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.
• To keep the patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
• Responsibility for, and supporting, the day-to-day care of patients, including monitoring. To communicate with individuals about routine and daily activities, this may include overcoming difficulties (e.g. hearing/language).
• To work within a multi-professional team and to feed back service user progress, liaising with colleagues, families, carers and other agencies.

Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification -

Essential

• Good general education (English/Maths Grade A-C) and Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and social care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate or willingness to achieve.
• Experience of working under supervision.
• Experience of supporting other workers.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Delivering patient focused care.
• Ability to recognise own limitations.
• Typing/data inputting skills.
• Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids.
• Experience in providing care / delivering rehab or exercise.
• Driven to achieve.
• Shows commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Good time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car during working hours.

Desirable:

• Experience of community working.
• Experience in health care.xperience of work in an acute or urgent health care setting.
• Experience of working in rehabilitation.
• Basic wound care knowledge and skills.

Package Description

As a Community Support Worker, youll be part of our valued team based at Melksham Community Hospital. You will feel valued as a Community Support Workerwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A salary of £25,500 - £27,098 with access to our group pension
• Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Were looking for a caring, compassionate and dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team.The role of the community support worker is to work within a multi-professional team in a community setting, providing, support, care, and treatment to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role. The community support worker will provide support with guidance from nurse and/or therapist to deliver care plans to patients in a community setting. Depending on experience and skill mix, you will carry out nursing or therapy related activity.As our services transform, there may be times you will be expected to support both nursing and therapy in the delivery of care, within an appropriate scope or practice and following relevant on-the-job training.This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.Base: Melksham Community Hospital, SN12 7NZFor any enquiries, please contact [email protected] Responsibilities: Deliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitioner. To keep the patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making. Responsibility for, and supporting, the day-to-day care of patients, including monitoring. To communicate with individuals about routine and daily activities, this may include overcoming difficulties (e.g. hearing/language). To work within a multi-professional team and to feed back service user progress, liaising with colleagues, families, carers and other agencies.Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.Person Specification -Essential Good general education (English/Maths Grade A-C) and Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and social care or equivalent. Care Certificate or willingness to achieve. Experience of working under supervision. Experience of supporting other workers. Ability to work as a team member. Delivering patient focused care. Ability to recognise own limitations. Typing/data inputting skills. Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids. Experience in providing care / delivering rehab or exercise. Driven to achieve. Shows commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Good time management skills. Full UK driving licence and use of a car during working hours.Desirable: Experience of community working. Experience in health care.xperience of work in an acute or urgent health care setting. Experience of working in rehabilitation. Basic wound care knowledge and skills.Package DescriptionAs a Community Support Worker, youll be part of our valued team based at Melksham Community Hospital. You will feel valued as a Community Support Workerwithin HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: A salary of £25,500 - £27,098 with access to our group pension Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each yearAbout the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education (English/Maths Grade A-C) and Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Care Certificate or willingness to achieve. Experience of working under supervision and supporting other workers. Ability to work as a team member and deliver patient-focused care. Full UK driving licence and use of a car during working hours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good general education (English/Maths Grade A-C) and Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Care Certificate or willingness to achieve. Experience of working under supervision and supporting other workers. Ability to work as a team member and deliver patient-focused care. Full UK driving licence and use of a car during working hours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Melksham Community Hospital

SN12 7NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Melksham Community Hospital

SN12 7NZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder will provide high-quality personal assistant support to the Group Chief Nurse and Deputy Chief Nurse within the Nursing and Quality Directorate at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT). The Group Chief Nurse works across both Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) and NHFT, with responsibility for patient experience, patient safety, regulatory compliance, safeguarding and quality. The Deputy Chief Nurse oversees these areas within secured services across the Trust. This role will provide dedicated PA support on the NHFT side, working closely with the Group Chief Nurse's PA at LPT to ensure the diary is accurate, aligned and appropriately prioritised across both organisations.

This is a fast-paced and varied role where priorities can change quickly. The post holder will need to manage competing demands across two organisations and two senior management teams, while developing a strong understanding of the needs, priorities and working styles of both the Group Chief Nurse and Deputy Chief Nurse. The role will include extensive diary and email management, meeting coordination, preparation of papers, maintaining accurate records and supporting timely communication across the directorate. The post holder will also provide cover for the Joint Business Manager during periods of leave, offering an excellent opportunity to develop their skills and gain exposure to wider directorate business, governance and operational processes.

Main duties of the job

This is a busy role where the main duties will include (but not limited to):

Provide a full PA service including diary management, inbox monitoring, preparing correspondence, and organising travel arrangements.

Prepare meeting agendas, papers, and take minutes, ensuring actions are recorded and followed up.

Work alongside the PA to the Chief Nurse at LPT to ensure that diaries for both organisations are accurate.

Maintain and update a spreadsheet of customer complaints, ensuring responses are logged, monitored, and followed up within agreed timeframes.

Coordinate the collection of report papers for a range of meetings, ensuring documents are submitted on time and are complete for distribution.

Ad hoc admin support to the Business Manager and wider senior management team in the directorate when needed.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Job summary

The Mental Health Legislation Team (MHL Team) offers a comprehensive Trust wide service to all in-patient and community services within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust providing expertise in all aspects of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), including associated Court of Protection (CoP) work. The team strives to deliver a consistently high standard of support to all NHFT staff offering advice, guidance and training in relation to the above legislations to ensure the Trust is lawfully compliant, maintain the Trust's reputation and protect from unlawful practice and litigation claims.

The post holder will work with the Mental Health Legislation Manager and MHL Team to maintain an efficient and effective service for the Trust in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards legislations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will require a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its complexities, along with an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated Codes of Practice for both. It requires a high level of administrative skills and previous knowledge of working with legislation and legal documents is desirable. Working within the MHL Team, the post holder will also be expected to learn and support work relating to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit registered nurses to join our Thriving in Life Team working across North Northamptonshire with young people and families (11-19). Successful applicants will be part of our growing Universal Children's Service, providing evidence-based care and support for children, young people and families.

We have bases across the following sites, and successful applicants may be required to travel across North Northamptonshire:

o Isebrook Hospital - Wellingborougho Rectory Road Clinic - Rushdeno Willowbrook Health Centre - Corbyo St Mary's Hospital - Kettering

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and flexible and looking for a challenging role where no two days are the same, we want to meet you.

We need nurses who work well with children, young people, families and professionals, are adaptable and innovative, and enjoy working independently and within a team. Core areas of delivery include assessing children and young people's holistic health and wellbeing, partnership working, safeguarding and promoting:

o Emotional Healtho Reducing risk and healthy choiceso Healthy relationshipso Transition to adulthood

Also supporting children's continence needs.

Interventions are delivered in schools, homes, community settings and clinics. Therefore, a driving licence and access to a car are essential

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working in an integrated skill mix team that includes Specialist Community Public Health Nurses, Community nurses and youth workers.

Our service users are at the heart of our service delivery and we listen to the child's voice at all times. We involve children and families in decision making and aspire to deliver a truly co-produced 11-19 service.

The post holder is expected to support a range of service delivery under direct and indirect supervision of a SCPHN School Nurse. You must be able to prioritise needs to ensure efficient service delivery.

This is achieved by working within local cluster areas that enable practitioners to have an enhanced knowledge of their local community and its public health needs.

Community Staff Nurses are expected to participate in leading a full range of interventions across the 11-19 age ranges which includes but is not limited to: in-depth health assessments, health education, sexual health advice and assessment, leading group psycho-education including wellbeing workshops, parent and child interventions, continence clinics, well-being interventions and drop-in services.

You will be supported in practice by an administration hub that provides a single point of contact for the 11-19 service.

The Thriving in Life service values staff development and you will be supported with training and development to help you to achieve your potential.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TH408-CH

Job locations

RECTORY ROAD CLINIC

Rectory Road

Rushden

NN100AE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registed Nurse
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching & mentoring
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Awareness of Healthy Child Programme

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Team & interagency working
• Awarenss of clincial supervision
• Understanding of clincial governance, audit & quality
• Awarensss of child protection issues
• Understanding of supervision in practice

Desirable

• Previous experience of community working
• Awareness of child developement
• Awareness of health inequalities
• Experience of teaching/facilitating groups

Personal attributes

Essential

• Flexibilty to meet the needs of the service
• Car driver with ability to travel county wide

Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registed Nurse Evidence of CPD Desirable Evidence of teaching & mentoring Experience of working with children and young people Awareness of Healthy Child Programme Knowledge & experience Essential Team & interagency working Awarenss of clincial supervision Understanding of clincial governance, audit & quality Awarensss of child protection issues Understanding of supervision in practice Desirable Previous experience of community working Awareness of child developement Awareness of health inequalities Experience of teaching/facilitating groups Personal attributes Essential Flexibilty to meet the needs of the service Car driver with ability to travel county wide

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

RECTORY ROAD CLINIC

Rectory Road

Rushden

NN100AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

RECTORY ROAD CLINIC

Rectory Road

Rushden

NN100AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)