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Location: Bacup, LancashireSalary : £13.00 to £13.50 per hour (depending on Level 3 qualification) + £50.00 per sleep-in night. £32,229 to £33,238 per annum (including sleeps).Hours : 38.8 hours per week average (2-on 4-off shift pattern, 8am start)Key Benefits: Rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, Workplace Pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Training & Development (including Free Level 3 NVQ Training).Want a role where your personality actually matters? Whether you're an experienced care professional fed up with rigid corporate rules, or you're looking for a new career with real purpose, we want to hear from you.At XYP Childcare, we don't do one-size-fits-all care. Our homes in Bacup are beautifully finished solo homes overlooking the Lancashire countryside, dedicated entirely to supporting just one young person. We provide an intensive, therapeutic environment where you'll have the actual time, space, and executive support to change a life piece by piece.Why join the XYP Childcare family?True Solo Care: No chaotic group dynamics. You'll work in a dedicated, high-ratio team focusing entirely on one young person's growth.Bespoke Education & Outdoors: We use our own specialised adventurous outdoor activities team and custom AQA learning packages.Exceptional Retention: You'll join a highly settled, supportive team with visible, active leadership that understands front-line pressures.Paid Professional Growth: We invest heavily in you, providing fully funded NVQ Level 3 training with no cost to yourself.Ready to apply? Skip to the apply now button to start your journey with XYP Childcare.Why join XYP Childcare?We believe that children's residential care should feel like a real home from home, built entirely on empathy, structure, and high aspirations. We follow a trauma-informed PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to build genuine emotional connections before correcting behaviors.As a Residential Care Worker with us, you'll never be just a number. Our leadership team knows the emotional weight of trauma-informed care, ensuring you receive regular formal supervision, debriefs, and constant backing.About Our HomeOur homes are warm, welcoming, and set to a high-specification in a semi-rural part of Bacup, Lancashire. Featuring a private young person's space, communal lounge, modern kitchen, and an outdoor area, they offer a calm, low-arousal sanctuary away from external risks.The Role: What you'll be doingWe'll need an active advocate, a positive role model, and someone who wants to be the daily inspiration for a vulnerable young person.Your day-to-day as a Residential Care Worker will involve:Nurturing Aspiration: Creating an upbeat, fun environment where you plan real-world tasks, menu building, and life-skills development.Collaborative Support: Working alongside our specialist outdoor instructors, education coordinators, and social workers to deliver bespoke care plans.Operational Standards: Maintaining digital daily logs, clearing up, cooking healthy meals, and managing challenging behaviors with a calm head.Your Experience and QualificationsEssential:The Background: Proven experience as a Residential Care Worker or a deep personal drive to enter the children's sector.The Skills: Inquisitive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to write clear reports and adapt to digital logging platforms.The Personality: Naturally outgoing, open-minded, and highly resilient when navigating real-world, complex behaviors.Logistics: Full UK driving licence, right to work in the UK, and a willingness to complete an application form and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.Desirable:Qualifications: Already hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent health and social care qualification.Your Package and PerksSalary:£13.00 to £13.50 per hour + £50.00 per sleep-in night. £32,229 to £33,238 per annum (including sleeps)Benefits: Workplace Pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and casual dress code.Environment: Fully funded NVQ training, funded outdoor activity programs, and clear progression routes to Shift Leader and Managerial roles.Your Experience and QualificationsWe value your time and keep our recruitment path entirely transparent:Apply: Submit your CV and answer the screening questions.Screening: A brief, friendly call with our direct hiring partner resta.Interview: A face-to-face competency interview at the service.Offer: Conditional hiring decision, subject to safer recruitment compliance checks.How to Apply ?If you're ready to bring your energy and heart to work as our next Residential Care Worker, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.XYP Childcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all successful appointments are subject to comprehensive safer recruitment checks, referencing, and an Enhanced DBS. REF-228 870TPBN1_UKTJ

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. \n \n We are looking for confident Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. \n \n You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes. \n \n Your role will be working with male/female service users on one of our high priority Adult wards working with various personality disorders and mental health issues. \n \n Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time induction at the start of employment (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) \n \n Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services. \n \n Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. \n \n Your Day-to-Day…• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required• Safeguard• Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are…• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives• An excellent communicator and a good team player• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment• Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• Salary: £13.15 Per Hour \n • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime• Regular coaching & appraisal• Expert supervision & peer support• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Our client Bury Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Team. \n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

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. \n \n We are looking for confident Care & Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. \n \n You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood inside our CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services.) \n \n Note: Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday) \n \n Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. \n \n Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. \n \n In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. \n \n Your day-to-day… \n\n • \n Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care \n • \n Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support \n • \n Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way \n • \n Assist with medical & welfare needs \n • \n Report on medical & welfare needs as required \n • \n Safeguard \n • \n Maintain a safe, clean environment for all \n\n \n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n\n • \n Salary: £13.15 per hour \n • \n Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme \n • \n Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime \n • \n Regular coaching & appraisal \n • \n Expert supervision & peer support \n • \n Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme \n\n \n A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work. \n \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. \n \n You are… \n\n • \n Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives \n • \n An excellent communicator & a good team player \n • \n Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment \n • \n Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence \n\n \n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Our Client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their MASH Team. \n Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour! \n Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \n Responsibilities of this role: \n\n • Screen and assess safeguarding contacts and referrals, identifying levels of need, risk, and appropriate interventions for children and families.\n, • Gather, analyse, and evaluate information from partner agencies to inform safeguarding decisions and threshold determinations.\n, • Undertake robust risk assessments and make timely recommendations regarding statutory intervention, early help, or universal services.\n, • Work collaboratively with police, health, education, and other partner agencies to ensure effective information sharing and multi-agency decision-making.\n, • Provide safeguarding advice, guidance, and consultation to professionals, agencies, and stakeholders.\n, • Ensure children at risk of harm are identified promptly and appropriate protective action is taken in accordance with legislation and local procedures.\n, • Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records, assessments, and reports in line with statutory requirements and service standards.\n, • Contribute to a fast-paced duty service, prioritising workload effectively while ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time.\n\n Requirements of this role: \n\n • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.\n, • Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker\n\n Benefits of working through Reed, include: \n\n • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.\n, • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.\n, • Free CV building and Interview support.\n, • Free DBS checks.\n, • Weekly payroll.\n, • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.\n, • CPD contributions.\n, • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.\n, • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.\n\n Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Locum Educational Psychologist - Bury \n If you enjoy supporting students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. \n We are currently working with a client who is looking for an Educational Psychologist, for a locum role. This role is primarily completing statutory assessments for our client, this need has risen due to a shortage of staff. \n This is a flexible outside IR35 role that gives you the opportunity to make your own schedule and to work how many days you can per week. \n What is offered: \n\n • Competitive pay rate (£1100 per assessment).\n, • Flexible working pattern.\n, • National access to all of Reed’s educational psychology clients.\n, • Opportunity to join Reed’s educational psychology forum and online events.\n, • Free DBS checks\n, • Weekly payroll\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Qualified in education psychology.\n, • Registered with the HCPC.\n, • Availability to complete at least one assessment per month.\n, • SEMH experience is desirable.\n\n Our experienced consultants understand your needs and will always strive to ensure that the level of service provided is world class and seamless from start to finish. We care about you as an individual, and as such we want you to always get the most out of working with REED Educational Psychology. \n About Reed: Reed is a pioneer specialist recruitment agency in the UK. For seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and East Asia. \n With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work. \n Reed is 18% owned by the Reed Foundation, a registered charity. This means at Reed we all work one day a week for charity. \n \n If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply to this advert as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Qualified Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Team, Bury Council Pay rate to £38 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Children with Disabilities Team in Bury Council. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)\n\n • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)\n, • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\n, • Looked After Children (LAC)\n, • Children’s Social Work\n, • Adult Social Work\n, • Service Manager\n, • Head of Service\n, • Team Manager\n, • Assistant Team Manager\n, • A wide range of housing roles\n, • Careers in SEND in local authorities\nLet us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

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. \n \n Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? \n \n We have an excellent full time opportunity atCygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The hospital offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. \n \n The vacancy is based on Buttercup Ward, our CAMHS PICU for young people aged 12-18 with severe mental illness. \n \n The service focuses on working with young people to understand their mental health and their risks and support their recovery, enabling them to be successfully discharged to a less restrictive environment. Thus reducing the possibility of relapse and likelihood of requiring a secure service in the future. The service is able to provide robust care and support for young people displaying significant levels of challenging behaviour. \n \n In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team. \n \n And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes. \n \n At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. \n \n Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. \n \n Your role responsibilities \n\n • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)\n, • Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT\n, • Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users\n, • Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment\n, • Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits\n, • Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance\n, • Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings\n, • Participate in a second on call rota participation\n\n \n Why Cygnet? Well offer you \n\n • Salary up to £178,000 per year (depending on experience)\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service\n, • Study leave & support with CPD opportunities\n, • Opportunity to undertake further learning and development\n, • Medical indemnity cover\n, • Company paid life assurance scheme\n, • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme\n, • Access to the NHS Discount Scheme\n, • Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks\n, • Relocation package will also be considered\n\n \n We are looking for someone who is... \n\n • Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified\n, • Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR / Portfolio Pathway), Section 12 and AC Status\n, • Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis\n, • Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity\n, • A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes\n, • Committed to continued professional development\n, • Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team\n, • A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent\n\n \n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. \n We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes. \n \n What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the link to apply. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

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. \n \n We are looking for confident Care & Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. \n \n You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood inside our CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services.) \n \n Note: Due to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 part 1 of Equality Act 2010, we are currently only able to accept applications from Female candidates for this role. \n \n Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday) \n \n Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. \n \n Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. \n \n In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. \n \n Your day-to-day… \n\n • \n Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care \n • \n Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support \n • \n Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way \n • \n Assist with medical & welfare needs \n • \n Report on medical & welfare needs as required \n • \n Safeguard \n • \n Maintain a safe, clean environment for all \n\n \n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n\n • \n Salary: £13.15 per hour \n • \n Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme \n • \n Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime \n • \n Regular coaching & appraisal \n • \n Expert supervision & peer support \n • \n Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme \n\n \n A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work. \n \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. \n \n You are… \n\n • \n Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives \n • \n An excellent communicator & a good team player \n • \n Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment \n • \n Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence \n\n \n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Relief Waking Night Support Worker to join our team based in Accrington, Lancashire. You will join us on a relief basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour. \n Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? \n Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. \n The Female Relief Waking Night Support Worker role: \n Thera Trust are seeking enthusiastic support workers to join our inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests, and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. \n You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. \n\n • Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.\n, • Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.\n, • Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.\n\n Who are we looking for? \n\n • No previous experience or qualifications required as full training will be provided, however, unless specified otherwise\n, • You must be comfortable with lone working & supporting individuals with Mental Health Needs\n, • Compassionate, Caring and Confident\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Self-starter, with a high level of motivation\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional\n, • Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems\n, • Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!\n\n What are the Benefits? \n\n • Annualised Hours - guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities\n, • Flexible working hours for work life balance\n, • Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)\n, • 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)\n, • Employee support line to support you and your family\n, • Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career\n, • Contributory Pension Scheme\n, • Free DBS check\n, • Refer a friend and earn up to £300\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Well-being initiatives\n, • Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan\n, • An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work\n, • Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)\n\n If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as our Female Relief Waking Night Support Worker! \n We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. \n This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position. *Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act.

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. \n \n We are looking for an outstanding Bank support workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care. \n \n You’ll have the opportunity to pick up flexible bank shifts within our mental health services across Greater Manchester & the North West including: \n \n Bury- Cygnet Bury Hospitals (Hudson, Dunes & Forestwood) - BL8 2BSOldham- Cygnet Kenney House -OL8 2QHSalford- Cygnet Salford Lodge -M6 7WQ \n \n Note: Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time induction at the start of employment at Cygnet Bury. (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) \n \n At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. \n \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. \n \n Your day-to-day… \n\n • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care\n, • Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support\n, • Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way\n, • Assist with medical & welfare needs \n, • Report on medical & welfare needs as required \n, • Safeguard\n, • Maintain a safe, clean environment for all\n\n \n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n\n • Salary: £13 per hour + 12.1% Annual leave allowance\n, • Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme\n, • Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime\n, • Regular coaching & appraisal\n, • Expert supervision & peer support\n, • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme\n\n \n You are… \n\n • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives\n, • An excellent communicator & a good team player\n, • Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment\n, • Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence\n\n \n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Registered NurseSalary: £24.41 per hour + Overtime Enhancements paying £26.78 per hourLocation: Accrington, LancashireHours: Full time, Nights \n Healthcare Clinical are partnering with an award-winning, forward-thinking nursing home provider to recruit a Registered Nurse in the Accrington, Lancashire area. \n The successful Registered Nurse will join a supportive team with excellent staffing levels and a strong focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care. This Registered Nurse opportunity is open to RMN and RGN qualified nurses with a valid NMC PIN and previous experience working in nursing homes. We are seeking a Registered Nurse who demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and strong leadership skills. \n Benefits for the Registered Nurse: \n\n • Extra overtime shifts available, compensated at £26.78 per hour\n, • Comprehensive Learning & Development programme, including fully funded mandatory and clinical skills training\n, • Dedicated support throughout the NMC Revalidation process\n, • Strong opportunities for career advancement, with progression routes to positions such as Clinical Lead, Nurse Manager, Regional Support Manager, and Director\n, • DBS check provided at no cost\n, • Enhanced annual leave entitlement package that recognises and rewards long-term commitment\n, • Free refreshments available while on duty, including a selection of drinks and snacks\n\n Duties for the Registered Nurse: Maintain accurate care records and documentation \n\n • Safely administer and manage medications\n, • Keep care plans updated and person-centred\n, • Complete clinical tasks and maintain compliance\n, • Conduct resident assessments and monitor wellbeing\n, • Work in accordance with the NMC Code\n, • Promote dignity, choice, and independence\n, • Participate in handovers and team meetings\n, • Support the wider team as required by management\n\n Registered Nurse Requirements: \n\n • Hold a valid and active NMC PIN\n, • Demonstrate a compassionate, reliable, and professional approach\n, • Have a genuine commitment to improving the wellbeing and quality of life of residents in your care\n\n For more information about this Registered Nurse opportunity, contact Larissa at Healthcare Clinical. Alternatively, click Apply today to be considered

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. \n \n Job Title:Consultant Psychiatrist \n Service & location:Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes, Bury \n Service Line: Male Acute Mental Health \n Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director \n Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager \n Salary:Up to £170,000 per year (Depending on Experience) \n \n Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? \n \n We have an excellent full-time opportunity at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes. You'll be working on Whitehouse Ward - this is our new 18 bed male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. \n \n In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team. \n \n And you’ll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes. \n \n At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. \n \n You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. \n \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. \n \n Your role responsibilities \n \n\n • Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Whitehouse Ward\n, • Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.\n, • Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team\n, • Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users\n, • Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment\n, • Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits\n, • Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service\n, • Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings\n, • Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required\n, • Good maintenance of patient records\n, • To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager\n, • To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.\n, • Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.\n, • Contribute to 1:7 Telephone On call rota\n\n \n Why Cygnet? Well offer you… \n\n • Competitive salary up to £170,000 p/a (Depending on Experience)\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service\n, • 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme\n, • Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary\n, • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group\n, • Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme\n, • Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives\n, • Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions\n, • Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations\n, • Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card\n, • Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support\n, • Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy\n, • Electric Car Scheme\n\n \n We are looking for someone who is... \n\n • Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified\n, • Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status\n, • Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis\n, • Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity\n, • A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes\n, • Committed to continued professional development\n, • Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team\n, • A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent\n\n \n Cygnet have been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive differenceto their lives. \n \n Requirements \n The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance. \n \n What next? \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Qualified Social Worker, Duty and Assessment Team, Bury CouncilPay rate to £35 per hourContract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work in a Duty and Assessment team in Bury Council.Social Work role on Duty and Assessment team. Full time position with workers expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)\n\n • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)\n, • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)\n, • Looked After Children (LAC)\n, • Children’s Social Work\n, • Adult Social Work\n, • Service Manager\n, • Head of Service\n, • Team Manager\n, • Assistant Team Manager\n, • A wide range of housing roles\n, • Careers in SEND in local authorities\nLet us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within Bury Councils Hospital Team. \n \n Job Purpose \n\n • To provide a professional Social Work services to Adults customers across Adult Operations and/or Mental Health Services as required.\n\n\n, • To promote customers in maintaining choice and control of their lives.\n\n\n, • To manage a complex caseload, demonstrate expert and effective social work practice, assess and manage high levels of risk whilst striking a balance between support and control in order to protect people from harm.\n\n\n, • To chair a range of meetings i.e. Best Interests and Discharge Planning, offer expert support to case conferences, and produce high quality assessments and reports.\n\n\n, • Model good social work practice and start to take responsibility for the practice of others, mentoring newly qualified social workers and providing support and guidance to junior staff with management oversight.\n\n\n, • As an employee of Bury Council you have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.\n\n Key Requirements \n\n • Social Work England Registered with 3 years permanent post qualifying experience\n, • Valid DBS required\n, • Experience within the field you are applying to\n\n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Female Support Worker within our Bury Learning Disabilities Services to provide person centered support to people with learning disabilities, physical needs and support needs, living in a supported living setting.You must have a good understanding of learning disabilities and person centered practice, as well as a commitment to developing the service and the staff team.Enable service users to gain independence, confidence and competence in following areas:Social skills/relationshipsPersonal care & hygieneDaily living skillsManaging moneyUsing community resources and facilitiesSocial, leisure and work activitiesSelf-organisation and coping abilitiesPersonal safetyGender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010Vacancy Reference Number: 93342Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI schemeTPBN1_UKTJ

Our client Bury Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. \n CWD Social Worker - This is for a social worker in CWD, must have experience in CWD due to the complexities of the case load and the complexities of the needs of the children and families. Court experience is also required, particularly around DOLS and MCA \n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Bury Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. \n Family Safeguarding (Court/CP) - Social Worker \n Benefits of working with Remedy \n\n • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\n, • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\n, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\n, • Double payrolls each week.\n\n \n *Terms & Conditions apply \n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. \n Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

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. \n \n We are looking for confident d/Deaf Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. \n \n You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes. \n \n Your role will be working with male/female service users on one of our high priority Adult wards working with learning disability, autism and various mental health issues. \n \n This role requires native British Sign Language usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 as it is a deaf service. \n \n Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time induction at the start of employment (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm). \n \n Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services. \n \n Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. \n \n Your Day-to-Day…• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required• Safeguard• Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are…• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives• An excellent communicator and a good team player• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment• Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme \n • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime• Regular coaching & appraisal• Expert supervision & peer support• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme• Salary: £13.15 per hourPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n Please note we are able to provide a BSL translation if required. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

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. \n \n We are looking for a Registered Mental health Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with a current UK NMC PIN number & A passion for delivering outstanding care to join us on site at Cygnet Hospital Bury. \n \n Please note: We are currently not accepting applications from Preceptor RMN/RNLD's \n \n You’ll be working full time (37.5 Hours a week) across Days,Nights & Weekends within one of our CAMHS wards at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. \n \n Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. \n \n Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. \n \n In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. \n \n Your Day-to-Day…• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing•Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals.• Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.You are…• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient• Experienced RMN with a current Pin Number• Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits• Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices• Able to deputise in a clinical lead role• Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk• Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…• Salary: £22.50 Per Hour \n • Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles• Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities• Expert clinical supervision & peer support• Pension scheme• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

Are you a Practice Nurse in Bacup looking for flexible work? Chase Medical has great locum opportunities available. \n \n Working as a Practice Nurse locum with Chase Medical means you'll be paid great rates, from £28 to £47 per hour including holiday pay. This means just one 8 hour shift will boost your pay check by over £220! Our work is completely flexible, with no minimum number of hours or shifts needed to be worked. This allows you to pick up work as and when you like, to fit around the rest of your life. Many of these shifts are bookable months in advance, and with a high volume of work, this provides you with the choice to plan your own schedule. \n \n We often have work available across a number of different settings throughout primary care, from GP Practices, to Out of Hours clinics and Walk-in Centres! Meaning as well as our regular weekday shifts, we often have weekend and evening shifts available for our clinicians! Working across a variety of settings is a great way to build your professional network and to nurture your skills \n Want an informal chat about locum opportunities? Please call Chloe on , or email . \n Our registration chats are quick and easy, taking only around 20 minutes! During the registration chat, we'll talk through your skills and experiences as a Practice Nurse, so we can find the work opportunities that best suit you. Your dedicated recruitment consultant will be on hand to guide you through the registration chat, and will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, and will work actively on your behalf to find shifts which interest you. \n \n If you know someone who might be interested in our locum or permanent opportunities, let us know- you could earn up to £500 for every successful referral! \n \n #INDPN2022

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Relief Support Worker to join our team based in Accrington. You will join us on a relief basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour. \n Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is essential. \n Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? \n Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. \n The Relief Support Worker role: \n Thera Trust are seeking enthusiastic support workers to join our inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests, and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. \n You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. \n\n • Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.\n, • Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.\n, • Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.\n\n Who are we looking for? \n\n • No previous experience or qualifications required as full training will be provided, however, unless specified otherwise\n, • You must be comfortable with lone working & supporting individuals with Mental Health Needs\n, • Compassionate, Caring and Confident\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Self-starter, with a high level of motivation\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional\n, • Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems\n, • Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!\n\n What are the Benefits? \n\n • Annualised Hours - guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities\n, • Flexible working hours for work life balance\n, • Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)\n, • 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)\n, • Employee support line to support you and your family\n, • Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career\n, • Contributory Pension Scheme\n, • Free DBS check\n, • Refer a friend and earn up to £300\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Well-being initiatives\n, • Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan\n, • An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work\n, • Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)\n\n If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as our Relief Support Worker. \n We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. \n This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.

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. \n \n Job Title: CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist & CAMHS Clinical and Safeguarding Lead \n Service & location: Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood, Bury \n Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director \n Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager \n Salary: Up to £180,000 per year + £16,000 per year for CAMHS Clinical and Safeguarding Lead \n \n We are seeking an experienced full-time CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood and provide senior medical cover on Mulberry ward, our our 12 bedded CAMHS Intensive Support service for young people who require inpatient care within a robust and therapeutic setting. \n \n The service delivers tailored treatment packages in a safe, age-appropriate environment to reduce the risk of harm to self and others by improving their mental health. \n \n The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. \n \n Apart from being the Responsible Clinician at Mulberry Ward, you will also be the CAMHS Clinical & Safeguarding Lead for Cygnet Group \n In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist. \n \n At Cygnet, you’ll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. \n \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. \n \n Main duties and Responsibilities… \n\n • Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Mulberry Ward\n, • Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.\n, • Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team\n, • Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users\n, • Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment\n, • Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits\n, • Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service\n, • Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers’ hearings & attend hearings\n, • Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required\n, • Good maintenance of patient records\n, • To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager\n, • To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports. \n, • Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College ofPsychiatrists.\n, • Contribute to Telephone On call rota (Dependent on the needs of the region)\n\n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n\n • Salary up to £180,000 per year for Consultant Psychiatrist (Depending on experience)\n, • Additional £16,000 per year for CAMHS Clinical and Safeguarding Lead option\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service\n, • 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme\n, • Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary\n, • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnet’s co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group\n, • Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme\n, • Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives\n, • Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions\n, • Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations\n, • Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card\n, • Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support\n, • Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy\n, • Electric Car Scheme\n\n We are looking for someone who is... \n\n • Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified \n, • Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR/Portfolio Pathway), Section 12 and AC Status\n, • Experienced & knowledgeable in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\n, • Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code ofCapacity\n, • A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes\n, • Committed to continued professional development\n, • Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team\n, • A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent\n\n Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. \n \n Requirements \n The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance \n . \n What next? \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

\n Up to £200,000 per annum | Medical Director | CAMHS | Shape the Future of Specialist Mental Health Services\n Exceptional Consultant Psychiatrists are looking for more than just their next role. They want the opportunity to influence how services are delivered, develop future clinical leaders and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people. \n As Medical Director, you'll combine high-quality clinical practice with genuine strategic leadership, helping shape the future direction of a specialist CAMHS hospital while continuing to work directly with patients. Working within a well-established specialist inpatient service, you'll have the autonomy to influence clinical strategy, mentor fellow clinicians and drive meaningful improvements in patient care. Supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team including Specialty Doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists and specialist nurses, you'll have the resources and support to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people and their families. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist ready to step into a Medical Director position, or an established Medical Director looking to join one of the UK's leading independent mental health providers. With a salary of up to £200,000 per annum, outstanding professional development opportunities and the chance to shape both clinical practice and service development, this is a rare leadership opportunity. Package & Benefits\n Financial Rewards \n \n • Salary up to £200,000 per annum, depending on experience.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Life Assurance worth three times your annual salary.\n, • Healthcare cash plan with up to £1,000 of annual benefits.\n, • Electric Car Scheme.\n \n Professional Development \n \n • Five days paid study leave every year with a dedicated study budget.\n, • Comprehensive CPD programme with peer support and protected development time.\n, • Opportunities to undertake research, teaching and publish within your specialist field.\n, • Lead Quality Improvement programmes and Clinical Audit initiatives that influence patient care.\n \n Lifestyle & Wellbeing \n \n • Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.\n, • Gym discounts, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Free meals and on-site parking.\n The Role\n As Medical Director, you'll provide strategic clinical leadership across the hospital, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, governance and medical practice while helping shape the future direction of the service. \n Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll continue practising as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of young people with complex mental health needs. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you'll ensure every patient receives safe, compassionate and evidence-based care while driving continuous improvements across the hospital. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n \n • Providing strategic medical leadership and acting as the senior clinical voice across the hospital.\n, • Leading clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety and regulatory compliance.\n, • Supervising and supporting Consultant Psychiatrists, Specialty Doctors and Associate Specialists.\n, • Recruiting, developing and mentoring the medical workforce.\n, • Chairing Medical Advisory Committee meetings and contributing to wider organisational medical leadership.\n, • Assessing, diagnosing and managing young people with complex mental health presentations.\n, • Leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk management discussions and treatment planning.\n, • Preparing reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and Managers' Hearings.\n, • Working collaboratively with families, commissioners and external agencies, including the Ministry of Justice where appropriate.\n, • Participating in the regional Consultant on-call rota.\n About You\n To be successful, you'll have: \n \n • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.\n, • MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification).\n, • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register through CCT or CESR.\n, • Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.\n, • Significant experience working within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.\n, • Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and current mental health legislation.\n, • Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, support and develop multidisciplinary teams.\n, • Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or an equivalent qualification.\n, • Outstanding communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills.\n, • A genuine commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.\n Apply Now\n Medical Director opportunities within specialist CAMHS services are rare, particularly those that offer the opportunity to influence clinical strategy while continuing hands‑on patient care. \n Whether you're actively considering your next move or simply curious to learn more, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about what this opportunity could offer you. \n Apply today or contact Callum on 07445 309375 at Leaders in Care for a confidential discussion. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Are you an experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to combine senior clinical leadership with hands-on patient care? \n We're partnering with a leading independent mental health provider to recruit a Medical Director & Consultant Psychiatrist for a specialist CAMHS service in Bury. \n This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role within a highly regarded service, combining strategic leadership responsibilities with the clinical oversight of an 8-bed CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) supporting young people aged 12-18 with complex and severe mental health needs. \n The successful candidate will act as Responsible Clinician for the service whilst helping to shape clinical excellence, governance and service development across the wider hospital. The Role\n This position combines: \n \n • 0.2 WTE Medical Director\n, • 0.8 WTE Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist\n \n You'll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including Specialty Doctors, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and highly skilled Nursing teams, ensuring young people receive the highest standards of care throughout their treatment journey. \n As Medical Director, you'll provide clinical leadership across the hospital, supporting governance, quality improvement, consultant supervision and regulatory compliance. \n As Consultant Psychiatrist, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care, oversee treatment planning, support multidisciplinary decision-making and ensure outstanding clinical outcomes for young people within the CAMHS PICU service. What's on Offer?\n \n • Salary up to £200,000 per annum\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service\n, • Dedicated study leave and CPD budget\n, • Peer support and in-house CPD programmes\n, • Opportunities to participate in research, publishing and service development initiatives\n, • Teaching opportunities including medical student, MRCPsych and CESR programmes\n, • Quality Improvement and Audit leadership opportunities\n, • Contributory pension scheme\n, • Life Assurance (3x salary)\n, • Healthcare cash plan with up to £1,000 worth of annual benefits\n, • 24-hour GP access and wellbeing support services\n, • Gym discounts and fitness benefits\n, • Blue Light Card, NHS and retail discount schemes\n, • Free meals and on-site parking\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Electric Car Scheme\n About You\n To be considered, you'll have: \n \n • Full GMC registration and MBBS (or equivalent)\n, • Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR)\n, • Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status\n, • Significant experience within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\n, • Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act\n, • Strong leadership, communication and multidisciplinary working skills\n, • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification\n Interested?\n If you're looking for a senior leadership opportunity where you can influence service strategy, support clinical excellence and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact Sam at Leaders in Care on \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Care Support Manager Learning DisabilitiesBury, Greater Manchester | £36,339.37 | Full-time | Permanent33 Days Holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)Lead with purpose. Empower with passion.Are you a driven leader with experience in social care? A national disability charity is looking for a Support Manager to lead dedicated teams delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities.Youll play a key role in empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives while ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery.What You'll Do - Support Manager Learning Disabilities -Bury, Greater ManchesterLead, coach, and develop support teams across multiple sitesEnsure quality care and regulatory complianceBuild trusted relationships with families, professionals & local authoritiesWhat Youll Need -Support Manager Learning Disabilities - Bury, Greater ManchesterLevel 4 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)Flexibility - usually normal business hours but will have an on-call requirement and some flexibility for team cover when needed, as 24/7 service is providedExperience in supported living or similar care settingsStrong leadership, communication & digital skillsFull driving licence + own vehicle highly desirableWhy Join Us?Theras mission is to show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Join a charity-led group committed to inclusion, empowerment, and high standards of care.Ready to make a real difference?Apply now and become a key part of our values-driven team.Thera is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion, or belief.We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.TPBN1_UKTJ

Take your Veterinary career to new heights with Vets for Pets \n Embark on an exciting journey with a team that not only values your expertise but celebrates your passion for animal care! \n At Vets for Pets, we’re always on the lookout for talented Veterinary Surgeons to join our fantastic teams on a nationwide basis. Do you have a passion for general practice, have exceptional customer service and communication skills, and a genuine desire to provide the best care for pets and their devoted owners? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you! \n About Us \n With over 440 small animal practices across the UK, our practices are as unique as the communities they serve. Each clinic is independently run by passionate practice owners and every pet we see benefits from personalised care supported by the latest technology, not to mention the gentle touch of our expert vet teams. This means you won't find two practices alike, and you'll immediately become part of a welcoming local network and team. \n What We Offer \n At Vets for Pets, it’s more than just a job. We offer all the benefits you’d expect from a major employer (pension, healthcare, CPD allowance, paid memberships, competitive salary up to £90,000doe) plus a few more, such as excellent career progression and funding for certificates, exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts (up to 30% off at Pets at Home), and relocation packages from within or outside the UK, including visa sponsorship (we’re an A rated sponsor). \n Work-Life Balance Tailored for You \n We understand the importance of balance. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we can create a bespoke work pattern that suits your needs. We can also cater to your strengths and interests so if you want a consult only role or are strong in surgery, we can find the right practice for you. \n Inclusivity Is Our Strength \n At Vets for Pets, we see people just as pets see them—without judgment. We embrace diversity and work tirelessly to break down barriers, attract and develop diverse talent, and foster a culture where everyone can thrive. Regardless of your background or circumstances, you are welcome here. \n Your future with Vets for Pets awaits!

Help decide whether the AI entering the NHS is actually safe - paid, remote, on your schedule. Medical AI is being deployed across UK healthcare faster than anyone is checking it. EnterTheLoop is building the UK's independent clinical evaluation layer: the UK-owned standard for testing whether AI used in healthcare is safe, accurate, and aligned with UK guidelines. We do it by putting real clinical judgement back in the loop - UK-registered clinicians review the outputs of leading AI systems and decide whether they hold up. More than 950 UK clinicians have already joined, across every profession. We're now expanding the network. What you'll do • Review AI-generated clinical outputs against UK guidance — NICE, BNF, Royal College and BMJ Best Practice standards, • Score each output for safety and accuracy, and capture the reasoning behind your judgement, • Help record the "grey areas" where experienced clinicians reasonably disagree — the nuance textbooks leave out, • Work entirely remotely, around your existing clinical commitments Who we're looking for UK-registered clinicians on the GMC, NMC, GPhC or HCPC register, including: • Doctors — consultant, registrar, SAS and SHO grades, • Nurses, • Pharmacists, • Allied health professionals — physiotherapists, occupational therapists, paramedics and others All specialties welcome. Whether you're a senior consultant or a year into practice, there's a tier of work matched to your experience. What you get When evaluation roles are available, you'll be paid per task at competitive rates benchmarked against UK clinical advisory work. Between paid evaluation projects, you can contribute your clinical judgement to help build high-quality clinical AI datasets and share in remuneration when those datasets generate commercial value. The work is fully remote and flexible, designed to fit around clinical shifts. Most contributors do a few focused hours a week, not a second job. You'll receive structured training that sharpens how you evaluate clinical AI, reason through model outputs, and identify safety-critical weaknesses. Most importantly, you'll play a genuine role in shaping how AI is safely adopted in UK healthcare: building public-good infrastructure that is UK-governed, clinician-led, and designed to keep clinical value here. How to join Registration takes a few minutes at entertheloop.ai. Once you're verified against your professional register and complete calibration training, you can start picking up paid evaluation work.

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running? We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Belmont School – Rawtenstall, Lancashire BB4 6RX Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm Contract: Permanent – Term Time only Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About Outcomes First Group At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures. At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training. As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams. Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people. To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: _ The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Belmont School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Belmont School – Rawtenstall, Lancashire BB4 6RX – Belmont School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 – 18 · _ · _ For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: · Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree · HCPC registered, and registered with the RCSLT · Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles · Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice · Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings · Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers · An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice · Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills · Good communication skills (oral and written) · Good time management and organisational skills · Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards · Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile · Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group · Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team · Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting Desirable: · Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile · Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: · Life Assurance · Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions · “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks · Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. · A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits · 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad · Cycle to Work Schemes · Electric Car Purchase Scheme · Critical illness cover · £2000 CPD Training Allowance At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 313504 #speechtherapy#speechandlanguagetherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists

Cygnet Health Care in Bury is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead high-quality care on Whitehouse Ward, an 18-bed male acute service, with a multidisciplinary team.

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Job Title: CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist & CAMHS Clinical and Safeguarding Lead Service & location: Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood, Bury Professionally Accountable to: Regional Medical Director Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager Salary: Up to £180,000 per year + £16,000 per year for CA

CYGNET is seeking an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist for their Hospital Bury Forestwood.This full-time role focuses on treating young patients with severe mental illness, providing care in a fast-paced multidisciplinary setting.The role offers a competitive salary of up to £178,000 and opportun

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a substantive, full-time community post in Bury. You will join a Trust with a commitment to teaching, research, and service improvement, contributing to ongoing projects and engaging with carers and local stakeholders.

Cygnet Hospital Bury is seeking a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior medical cover on Mulberry Ward, oversee in-patient care, and lead CAMHS safeguarding.

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We, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, are recruiting a full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist. NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant. Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant.

At Cygnet, you will enjoy professional development, travel and leisure discounts, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you both in and out of work. We are seeking an experienced full‑time CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood and prov

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary?. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the

Cygnet Health Care is seeking an experienced CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to lead as Responsible Clinician at Mulberry Ward, a 12-bed inpatient CAMHS unit within the Mulberry Ward complex at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. You will also fulfill the role of CAMHS Clinical & Safeguarding Lead, guidi

What youll doReview AI-generated clinical outputs against UK guidance — NICE, BNF, Royal College and BMJ Best Practice standardsScore each output for safety and accuracy, and capture the reasoning behind your judgement<

WillingCare in Lancashire is seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) for day or night shifts caring for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Knowledge of Mental Health Act and NICE guidelines is essential.

The work is fully remote and flexible, designed to fit around clinical shifts. Help decide whether the AI entering the NHS is actually safe - paid, remote, on your schedule. Work entirely remotely, around your existing clinical commitments.

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