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£13.45 per hour | Full Time contract - 37.5 hours per week - Bank roles also available Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm / 3:00pm–10:30pm plus sleeps | Monday to Sunday Being a driver is essential for this role. Are you looking for a career where you can feel valued, be supported, and truly make an impact in your local community? At Lifeways, we’re more than just a care provider – we’re a team of passionate individuals committed to empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives. As the UK’s largest supported living specialist, we’ve been proudly supporting communities since 1995. We are currently looking for a Care Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Kent, supporting young adults with complex needs. This includes individuals with mental health conditions, autism, and learning disabilities. Experience in these areas is an advantage. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting individuals with personal care and daily routines, • Encouraging participation in hobbies, social activities, and community engagement, • Promoting independence, dignity, and choice in every interaction, • Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs, • Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with your team Feel Valued • Competitive pay: £13.45 per hour, • Paid overtime often available, • Over £2,000 in total rewards per year, • Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards, • Blue Light Card eligibility Be Supported • Free DBS check, • Opportunity to gain funded health and social care qualifications, • Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support, • Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, and more, • Cycle to Work Scheme Have Impact • Be part of a team that helps individuals lead valued and fulfilling lives, • Work in a role where your care and compassion make a real difference, • Join a company that invests in your development and progression We welcome individuals who are: • Naturally kind, caring, and empathetic, • Friendly and approachable, • Patient and flexible, • Have a good sense of humour and a can-do attitude, • Confident in supporting with cooking and daily living skills, • Able to drive and have access to a vehicle Whether you have previous experience in care or are new to the sector, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. Apply now to start a rewarding career with Lifeways Job Reference: LWGCW

You're not just anyone. From every day life, to changing someone's world.\n \n Job Description\n Support Worker – Maidstone \n Salary: £13.45 per hour Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Shifts: 7:00am–2:30pm, 2:30pm–10:00pm, plus sleep-in shifts starting at 10:00pm Driving Licence Required: Full UK Manual \n Are you looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference every single day? At Lifeways in Maidstone, we’re proud to support individuals in leading valued and fulfilling lives. As we welcome a new person into our service, we’re expanding our dedicated team and looking for compassionate Support Workers to join us. \n Whether you’re experienced in care or new to the sector, we’ll support you every step of the way with training, development, and a workplace where you feel truly valued. \n “At Lifeways, you’re not just a number—you’re part of a team that celebrates your growth and the impact you make.” \n — James, Support Worker at Lifeways \n Your Role as a Support Worker \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks\n, • Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities\n, • Promoting independence and building confidence\n, • Monitoring wellbeing and responding to individual needs\n, • Maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with the wider team\n, • Driving mobility vehicles to support individuals with outings and appointments\n\n If you would like to see more about working at lifeways please copy and paste the link below’ - https://vimeo.com/1139996266?fl=pl&fe=sh \n Why Join Lifeways? \n We offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose, recognition, and room to grow. \n Feeling Valued \n\n • Over £2,000 in total rewards per year\n, • Free DBS check\n, • Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, theme parks, holidays and more via Lifeways Rewards\n, • New: 10% off at B&Q for all team members\n, • Eligible for the Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, food, days out and more\n, • £200 for every successful referral\n\n Being Supported \n\n • 8 paid days of training per year\n, • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and wellbeing support\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme – up to £1,000\n, • Gym discounts – save up to £192 a year\n, • Eye care and health cash plans\n, • 3% employer pension contribution\n\n Having Impact \n\n • Access to funded Health & Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships\n, • Be part of a team that helps individuals thrive at home and in the community\n, • Contribute to a service that celebrates every achievement, big or small\n\n Additional Information \n A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as colleagues will be required to drive mobility vehicles. \n If you're ready to start a career where your work truly matters, apply today and become part of something genuinely rewarding. \n LWGCW

The Anaesthetic Department at the William Harvey Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and conscientious individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians.William Harvey Hospital is a large district general hospital providing care for the diverse population across East Kent. The hospital provides surgical services for the regional head and neck cancer service, colorectal cancer and other specialties, including gynae, ENT, trauma surgery, breast, paediatric and ophthalmology. There is also a 24-hour pPCI cardiology service. We are a leading level 2 trauma unit and have a busy obstetric unit with 4000 deliveries a year.Vascular and urology services are based at Canterbury. Most elective Orthopaedic services for the trust are now provided at the state-of-the-art Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Canterbury. There is a well-established preassessment service providing support for all surgical specialties. The successful applicant will be expected to provide safe, anaesthetic care for a variety of surgical lists at William Harvey Hospital with an opportunity to work on other Trust sites, based on personal experience, preference and the clinical needs of the William Harvey department. Anaesthetic services are provided for elective and emergency surgery in the main operating theatre complex of 8 theatres. In addition, there are 4 day-surgery theatres. We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually - so you can keep the perfect fit. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted: 15 October 2026 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Specialty Doctor Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 344-9619MEDSAC Job locations: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom • Essential: Medical degree Full registration and licence to practice with GMC., • Essential: At least 4 years full time (or part time equivalent) post graduate training with at least 2 years in anaesthetics., • Desirable: FRCA or equivalent overseas degree/diploma, • Essential: Experience of working within the NHS., • Essential: Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia., • Essential: Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes., • Essential: Understanding of clinical governance system, • Essential: Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital, • Essential: Understands their own leadership style and its impact on others, • Essential: Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, • Essential: Demonstrates the ability to challenge others, escalating concerns where necessary, • Essential: Critically reflects on decision making, explaining them clearly to others, • Essential: Professional attitude., • Essential: Clinically safe and vigilant., • Essential: Clear communication., • Essential: Strong teamwork, • Essential: Supportive of colleagues., • Essential: Caring and holistic approach to patient care., • Essential: Meets the requirements of sessional supervisor as defined by the RCoA, • Essential: Critically assess the learning requirements of self and others, • Essential: Evaluates and reflects on the effectiveness of education and learning., • Essential: Creates effective learning opportunities for colleagues, • Essential: Keeps up to date with current research and best practice, • Essential: Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately, • Essential: Critically appraises and understands the relevance of research and evidence in Anaesthesia, • Essential: Supported any research opportunities being undertaken in the Trust 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. 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). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom Employer's website: patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab) For questions about the job, contact: Anaesthetic Site Lead, Dr Aalia Sange, #J-18808-Ljbffr

The post holder will be a part of our team, ensuring the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework and relevant NICE guidance. Acute Geriatric services are provided at the William Harvey and the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospitals. Our Geriatricians are responsible for providing emergency care to the older person, from emergency floor through to discharge. The geriatricians on the William Harvey Hospital site support the Medical take in two ways - frailty-focussed for those who need us the most (Acute Frailty) as well as those 80 years and older. We have implemented frailty identification early in the emergency pathway to enable prompt CGA initiation, working closely with an established Therapy and Discharge service and our community partners, particularly the East Kent Frailty Home Treatment Service/Virtual Ward. We also have an Acute Frailty Assessment Unit. Alongside this we have an Acute Physician led AMU model supported by specialty in reach. The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues. The on-call commitment and acute hospital sessional commitment to geriatric medicine will be organised with the Consultant's colleagues to ensure both delivery of this goal and continuity of responsibility for inpatient care. In addition to geriatric acute and post-acute care duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, pastoral visits, relative interviews etc. Appropriate acute skills are required in view of the acute admissions. The HCOOP Directorate has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship, that are robustly supported by the Trust's Organisational Development team. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. • Full GMC Registration, • Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date, • Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine, • Geriatric Medicine experience, • Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS, • Experience in Audit, • Experience in service improvement 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Start a rewarding career in care Cygnet Group is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join the day team at The Squirrels . This is an excellent opportunity whether you already work in health and social care or are looking for your first care job and a new career where you can make a genuine difference. You do not need previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant to apply. If you share our values and bring patience, empathy, reliability and a willingness to learn, we will provide the fully paid training, induction and ongoing support you need to grow in the role. No two days are the same. You will help the people we support enjoy fulfilling, independent and active lives at The Squirrels and in the local community. About the role This is a permanent, 42-hour-per-week Support Worker position, working 12-hour day shifts across a seven-day rota. The rota includes approximately two weekends each month. Shift times vary, with some beginning at 7:00 am and others finishing at 10:00 pm. Provide compassionate, person-centred care and support tailored to individual needs. Encourage independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing in everyday life. Support daily routines, meaningful activities, social events and access to the local community. Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues. Follow individual support plans and contribute to a safe, comfortable and effective care environment. Work collaboratively as part of a supportive residential care team. About The Squirrels The Squirrels is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, including people who may present with behaviours that challenge, communication differences or complex needs. The service promotes independence, community integration and a safe, comfortable care environment. Who we are looking for Experience is welcome, but it is not essential. We are more interested in your values, attitude and commitment to helping others. You may be an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Autism Support Worker or Learning Disability Support Worker, or you may be completely new to care and ready to learn. A caring, compassionate and respectful approach. A genuine desire to support adults with autism and learning disabilities. Patience, resilience and a calm, positive attitude. Good communication skills and the confidence to build trusting relationships. A reliable, team-focused approach and willingness to learn. Flexibility to work 12-hour day shifts, weekends and a seven-day rota. Commitment to person-centred support, safeguarding, dignity, choice and independence. Full training and support from day one Starting a new career in care can feel like a big step, so you will not be expected to know everything when you join. Cygnet provides a fully paid induction and training programme to help you build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed for the role. You will also receive ongoing support from colleagues and have access to career development opportunities, funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications. Why join Cygnet? £13.45 to £14.00 per hour. Permanent contract for 42 hours per week. Fully paid training and induction, with ongoing support. Free meal while on shift and paid breaks. 28 days of paid annual leave, including bank holidays. NHS Blue Light Discount Card. Contributory pension scheme. Access to staff support and wellbeing services through Cygnet's online portal. Career development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications. Who we support Adults aged 18 and over. People with autism and/or learning disabilities. People who may present with behaviours that challenge. Residents with communication differences and complex support needs. Ready to begin your career in care? If you are compassionate, reliable and ready to learn, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a Day Support Worker at The Squirrels. No previous care experience is required because full paid training and support are provided. Important information Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible. What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply TPBN1_UKTJ

The post holder will be a part of our team, ensuring the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework and relevant NICE guidance. Acute Geriatric services are provided at the William Harvey and the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospitals. Our Geriatricians are responsible for providing emergency care to the older person, from emergency floor through to discharge. The geriatricians on the William Harvey Hospital site support the Medical take in two ways - frailty-focussed for those who need us the most (Acute Frailty) as well as those 80 years and older. We have implemented frailty identification early in the emergency pathway to enable prompt CGA initiation, working closely with an established Therapy and Discharge service and our community partners, particularly the East Kent Frailty Home Treatment Service/Virtual Ward. We also have an Acute Frailty Assessment Unit. Alongside this we have an Acute Physician led AMU model supported by specialty in reach. The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues. The on-call commitment and acute hospital sessional commitment to geriatric medicine will be organised with the Consultant's colleagues to ensure both delivery of this goal and continuity of responsibility for inpatient care. In addition to geriatric acute and post-acute care duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, pastoral visits, relative interviews etc. Appropriate acute skills are required in view of the acute admissions. The HCOOP Directorate has a strong history of Clinical Leadership, and we will encourage new colleagues to develop their Leadership and Management skills with education programs and mentorship, that are robustly supported by the Trust's Organisational Development team. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. • Full GMC Registration, • Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date, • Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine, • Geriatric Medicine experience, • Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS, • Experience in Audit, • Experience in service improvement 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Department of Gastroenterology in East Kent Hospitals is looking for enthusiastic new colleagues to join us on our journey into expansion and increasing subspecialisation. We currently provide a 7-day Consultant-led gastroenterology inpatient service on two acute hospital sites at Ashford and Margate, a site based 24/7 GI Bleed rota for the two main acute sites as well as specialist Nutrition, IBD, Hepatology, HPB, UGI Cancer, complex polypectomy services, ERCP, Bowel Cancer Screening and capsule endoscopy. Endoscopy Services are provided from the three main hospital sites in Canterbury, Margate and Ashford. We are looking for two newly created postholders to be based at William Harvey Hospital and be part of a team of 8 full time consultants (including these posts) based there as we look to expand our department and the services we offer. At the William Harvey Hospital the consultant team are supported by two IBD nurses, a hepatology nurse and UGI STT nurses who support the UGI cancer pathway. The post holder will be required to support the site-based GI Bleeding rota (1 in 8). During elective working weeks the post holder will be provide two OPD clinics per week (face to face and telephone) and two general endoscopy lists, plus a session dedicated to a specialist interest and/or leadership role. SPA will be allocated (1-2PA) to support revalidation, service development and supervision of trainees. Variation in this pattern may be negotiable depending on individual and departmental service requirements. The post holder may be expected to fulfil some of their elective clinical commitments on other sites in the Trust. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. • Full GMC Registration, • CCST Specialist Registration in Gastroenterology, • To hold MRCP (UK) Post graduate gastroenterology qualifications - MD, PhD, ESEGH or equivalent, • Experienced in all aspects of Gastroenterology, • Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance, • Experience of Audit 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. 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). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). #J-18808-Ljbffr

N — James, Support Worker atLifeways\ N Your Role as a Support Worker\ N Your responsibilities willinclude:\ N \n Supporting with daily routines such as cooking, personal care, and household tasks\ N Encouraging participation in hobbies and community activities\ N Promoting independence andbuildin

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