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Healthcare Assistant - Female Only - Canterbury Healthcare Assistant - Female Only Care and Support - Lark View Care Home Contract: Full Time and Part- Time Salary: 12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: 36 - 48 Our care home has stunning views from both sides looking onto beautiful Kent countryside, and provides a cosy and homely feel for up to 64 residents - We provide Nursing, Residential, Dementia & Respite Care. At our home, you'll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents You'll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home. As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You'll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day. Due to the nature of the role, which involves providing intimate personal care to female residents, this post is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 Whats in it for you... • 12.21 per hour, • Copany Pension scheme, • Free Onsite Parking, • Free staff meals on shift (T's & C's apply), • Paid DBS, • Uniform Provided, • 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract), • Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities, • A positive, welcoming workplace culture where your contribution truly matters, • Incentives for overtime, • Access to Employee Assistance Programme., • Work across Dementia, Residential, and Nursing units, gaining diverse and valuable experience., • Access in-house training and nationally recognised qualifications to support your professional growth. Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible. Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident's personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs. Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents' health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals. Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction. Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells. Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met. Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents' lives and make them smile every day. About You • Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred., • Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills., • Passion: You're genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service. If you're ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Healthcare Assistant.

Tutor Recruitment Officer (SEND & Alternative Provision) 📍 Location: Roper Road, Canterbury 🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch) 📅 Contract: Full-time (52 weeks) with potential for Part Time consideration 💷 Pay: £26 - £28,000 (subject to experience) Join Tuition Extra-Removing Barriers to Learning At Tuition Extra, in Canterbury, we specialise in high-quality, tailored tuition with a strong focus on SEND. Our mission is to create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential. Our work spans a flexible tuition service, alongside our specialist provisions Haven Nook and Maypole Farm, allowing us to meet learners wherever they are in their educational journey. We work in close partnership with families and carers, schools, and local authorities to provide nurturing, inclusive, and outcomes-focused education that builds confidence, reduces barriers, and helps students re-engage with learning. Our approach is practical, compassionate, and firmly rooted in the belief that education works best when it adapts to the individual. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and colleagues. About the Role Tuition Extra is seeking an experienced and detail focused Tutor Recruitment Officer to lead the end-to-end recruitment of high-quality tutors working with children and young people with SEND and those accessing alternative provision. This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering high volume tutor recruitment in a safeguarding critical environment. The postholder will ensure recruitment activity meets operational demand while maintaining rigorous safer recruitment standards. The Tutor Recruitment Officer will work very closely with the HR team, as well as the Referrals and Engagement Officer, safeguarding and senior colleagues, to ensure recruitment, compliance and onboarding processes are aligned, robust and consistently applied. Key Responsibilities Recruitment Planning & Coordination • Plan and deliver recruitment activity in response to current and forecasted tutor demand., • Build and maintain sustainable tutor pipelines to support urgent and planned referrals., • Work closely with the HR team to ensure recruitment activity aligns with workforce planning, contracts and onboarding requirements., • Ensure recruitment processes reflect Tuition Extra’s values, safeguarding culture and quality expectations. Tutor Attraction & Sourcing • Develop attraction strategy which aligns with Employee Value Proposition. Lead tutor attraction activity through job boards, referrals, partnerships and targeted campaigns., • Develop clear and accurate recruitment messaging in collaboration with HR and the marketing team, ensuring consistency with employment terms and organisational standards., • Proactively source tutors to reduce reliance on reactive recruitment. Selection & Assessment • Manage the full tutor selection process, ensuring decisions are robust, fair and SEND-appropriate., • Conduct interviews and assessments to test suitability for working with vulnerable learners., • Work in partnership with HR to ensure selection decisions meet safer recruitment and employment requirements., • Ensure safeguarding awareness, professional boundaries and reliability are consistently assessed. Recruitment Delivery & Onboarding • Manage end-to-end recruitment from application through to handover for onboarding., • Work closely with HR to ensure smooth transition from recruitment to contract issue, compliance checks and readiness to work., • Monitor recruitment progress and address delays or drop-off points collaboratively with HR., • Ensure tutors are appropriately matched to learner needs, location and availability. Compliance, Safeguarding & Risk Management • Ensure all recruitment activity complies with Tuition Extra’s safer recruitment policies and procedures., • Work closely with the HR team to ensure compliance checks are completed accurately and in a timely manner., • Maintain accurate, audit-ready recruitment records and documentation, specifically Single Central Register., • Escalate concerns or risks promptly through HR and safeguarding channels. Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Track recruitment activity, pipeline health and time-to-fill data., • Share accurate and timely recruitment updates with senior colleagues., • Work collaboratively with HR to review and improve attraction, recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure it aligns with HR and Business principles. Internal Communication & Collaboration • Work closely referrals and operations colleagues to align recruitment priorities and timelines., • Communicate clearly and professionally regarding recruitment progress, constraints and risks., • Contribute to service planning by providing realistic insight into recruitment capacity and workforce availability. Skills, Experience & Attributes Essential • Proven recruitment experience (in-house or agency), with experience managing high-volume recruitment., • Experience delivering full-cycle recruitment, including attraction, selection and handover to onboarding., • Strong understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding within education, SEND, care or regulated environments., • Ability to work effectively in close partnership with HR colleagues., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to manage competing priorities and urgent demand without compromising quality., • Clear, professional communication skills and sound judgement. Desirable • Experience recruiting tutors, teachers or SEND professionals., • Familiarity with alternative provision or local authority commissioned services., • Experience working within HR-led recruitment and compliance frameworks., • Confidence using recruitment, HR and compliance systems. If you have any questions, please contact Karina Rook, HR Advisor We are only accepting direct applications, no agencies please. Safeguarding The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and ongoing safeguarding training.

Job Title: Childrens Residential Team Leader Salary: £30,680 per annum (plus bonus of £40 per sleep in) Location: Herne Bay, Kent, CT3 Our client already holds a huge presence in the residential care sector and is rapidly growing, specialising in residential homes for children who are supported with emotional and behavioural needs.. Recently receiving astounding record Ofsted ratings across their homes, they are dedicated to going the extra mile and providing the best support in the industry thus now aiming for 'Outstanding' across all homes. Does this sound like something you would be proud to be a part of? Good news! My client is looking for a Childrens Team Leader who will continue to drive that passion within the team of their solo provision home in the Herne Bay area - We would love to speak with you, there's no harm in a phone call! Salary £30,680 per annum Located in Herne Bay, Kent, CT3 Childrens Team Leader will support staff, to promote independence, encourage recreational activities both within and outside the community and advocate for your service users. Childrens Team Leader benefits inclusive of but not limited to:- Onsite parking for Team Leader - Breakfast spread every morning in the office - Learning development academy (Access to training/development courses) - Education grants & study leave - Leadership academy (Clear progression structures and goal setting to stay on track for management progression) - Access to medical scheme - Mental Wellbeing day (one per year) - Paid sick leave (3 days per year increasing by 2 days per year of service) - Extra day of annual leave plus £100 voucher on your birthday - Amazon vouchers for Christmas! - 4 company social events per year and team building days - Opportunity for career progression due to rapidly growing organisation - 28 days holiday entitlement - DBS check - Pension If you meet the below Childrens Team Leader criteria and are keen to discuss this role further, then please do not wait any longer - Apply to be our Childrens Team Leader! Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare/Children and Young People's Workforce (Or equivalent) (Essential) Previous experience at Senior Support Worker or Team Leader level (Essential) Must have supported children within an Ofsted regulated residential setting (Essential)

Passionate SEN Tutors Wanted in Canterbury surrounding areas Pay: £27/hour Bonus: For every 5th hour worked, enjoy an extra hour's pay for planning and preparation! Are you committed to empowering children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you find fulfilment in delivering tailored, one-on-one learning that helps students thrive? If so, Tradewind Recruitment is looking for dedicated SEN Tutors like you in Canterbury! We're seeking experienced and compassionate professionals to deliver personalised intervention sessions for students who are currently without a formal school placement. These students will have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and may need additional support to meet their unique learning and developmental goals. Our ongoing roles have flexibility-whether you'd like to support multiple learners or work consistently with one student until they transition to a full-time setting. Most tuition assignments cover 10 hours per week, with 12 hours paid to account for planning. Work part-time or full-time-whatever suits your availability. Your Role as an SEN Tutor: Provide one-to-one, needs-based tuition sessions. Support students' academic progress and personal development. Adapt teaching strategies to address individual learning challenges. Collaborate closely with parents, carers, and external professionals. Keep accurate records of student progress and attendance. What We're Looking For: Prior experience working with children/young people with SEN. Strong understanding of EHCPs and how to deliver targeted interventions. Excellent communication skills and a supportive, patient approach. A genuine passion for helping students succeed. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Why Join Tradewind? Maximise your earnings: We work hard to secure top rates of pay and provide honest guidance. Ongoing development: Free access to over 2,500 CPD resources via The National College. Work your way: Choose from local daily supply, tuition roles, long-term contracts, and permanent posts. Wellbeing first: People matter to us-we're proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer for four years running. We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Ready to make a difference in Canterbury? Apply today and help shape a brighter future for students with SEN. (phone number removed) #INDKENT

Empower Future Innovators – Become a Computing/Business Teacher Today! Role: Computing or Business Teacher Location: Canterbury Salary: £120 – £250 per day (Depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Are you a passionate Computing or Business Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of tech-savvy professionals and entrepreneurs? GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher to join a well-established secondary school and sixth form in Canterbury. This school has a strong reputation for academic achievement and pastoral care, serving students aged 11 to 19. With a broad and balanced curriculum including GCSEs, A-levels, and vocational pathways, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on learners’ futures. About the School: This is a well-established secondary school and sixth form with a strong reputation for academic achievement and pastoral care. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring that every learner can succeed. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all students are supported to reach their potential. With a dedicated team and a focus on both academic and personal growth, this is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Key Responsibilities of Computing or Business Teacher: Deliver engaging and challenging Computing and/or Business lessons across Key Stages. Foster creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy. Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities. Promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Requirements for Computing or Business Teacher: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Experience teaching Computing and/or Business in school settings. Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply). Why Join Us? Competitive daily rates (£120 – £250), based on experience. Long-term placement in a welcoming and high-achieving school. Opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. Ready to shape the future of technology and business leaders? Click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Manager to manage our two Carlisle Extra Care services, Heysham Gardens and Burnside Court are both well established, well regarded services. Both services have a vibrant and established care team providing compassionate support to older adults.

Autonomy to lead | Stable, long-term service | Real impact in extra care | Supportive senior backing If youre an experienced care manager ready to take full responsibility for an established extra care service, this Extra Care Scheme Manager role offers a permanent, full-time position with a salary

The role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 plus benefits and career progression opportunities within an expanding business.