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Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a S

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. Y

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm, plus on duty call Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm, plus on duty call Job Reference 18/09/26JR Closing Date 16-Oct-26 £45,000 | Full Time | Ashford, Kent - based in service At The Kent Autistic Trust, we believe great leadership creates great outcomes. We are seeking an exceptional Cluster Manager to lead two established Registered Services within our Ashford catchment area. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, visible and people-focused leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding support for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. We are looking for someone who champions quality, inspires their teams, and creates a culture where people supported and staff can thrive. You will have overall responsibility for two registered services, dividing your time equally between both locations. Working closely with the Head of Operations, you will lead service quality, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, staffing, budgets and continuous improvement across the cluster. Both services benefit from strong and experienced staffing teams, providing a solid platform from which to develop excellent outcomes. Each service also has an established Assistant Manager who provides day-to-day operational support. A key part of this role will be building a strong partnership with these Assistant Managers, developing their leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and professional support whilst promoting consistency of practice across the cluster. This is not a desk-based management role. We are looking for a visible leader who enjoys spending time in services, knows the people we support, understands the challenges teams face and works alongside colleagues to drive improvement and success. • Leading two Registered Services to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred support, • Creating a positive, accountable and inclusive culture where staff feel valued and motivated, • Supporting, mentoring and developing Assistant Managers and wider leadership talent, • Driving continuous quality improvement and service excellence, • Maintaining CQC compliance and inspection readiness across both services, • Leading safeguarding, risk management and incident response, • Ensuring effective workforce planning, rota management and staffing stability, • Managing service budgets and operational performance, • Building strong relationships with families, professionals, commissioners and stakeholders, • Championing The Kent Autistic Trust's values and strategic objectives., • An experienced social care leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams and improving service quality., • A confident and inspiring leader who brings people with you. Passionate about person-centred support and achieving meaningful outcomes., • Skilled at coaching, mentoring and developing others., • Visible, approachable and able to build strong relationships quickly., • Organised and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Committed to continuous improvement and driving positive change., • Knowledgeable about safeguarding, CQC requirements and social care legislation., • Experience of managing services within health or social care, • Strong leadership and people management experience, • Knowledge of CQC regulatory requirements and quality standards, • Experience of leading service improvement and managing performance, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between services, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards). At The Kent Autistic Trust, we are committed to creating services where autistic people can live fulfilling lives and where our staff feel supported to develop and succeed. In return, we offer: The opportunity to lead and influence two established services. Strong operational and senior leadership support. A culture focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. Ongoing professional development and leadership training. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you are an ambitious and values-driven leader who can inspire teams, develop future leaders and deliver exceptional quality, we would love to hear from you. Our approach is to review adverts as they are submitted. The Kent Autistic Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right to work checks. Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of autistic KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves. Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications. Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm, plus on duty call #J-18808-Ljbffr

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Ashford £54,140.87 per annum (pro rata) plus enhancements for unsociable hours Working Hours: 20 Location: Ashford| Canterbury| Margate| Maidstone| Dartford Closing Date: 22/10/2026 Job Category: Homevisiting Business Unit: Primary and Community Care Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Home Visiting Bring advanced urgent care to patients who need to be seen at home. Not every patient who needs urgent care can come to us. Some are housebound, frail, approaching the end of life or have been clinically assessed as needing a face-to-face review in their own home. What they need is an experienced clinician who can assess the whole picture, make confident autonomous decisions and put the right care in place. At IC24, we’re looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Home Visiting Service. You’ll work autonomously in patients’ homes, using advanced assessment, examination, diagnostic and prescribing skills to provide safe, effective and patient-centred urgent care. You’ll care for patients across the full General Practice population, including children, older people, frail patients and those with mental health or end‑of‑life needs. If you enjoy clinical autonomy, variety and the challenge of making safe decisions outside a traditional clinical environment, this could be the role for you. What you’ll focus on Assessing and treating patients in their own homes You’ll provide face-to-face assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients who have been clinically triaged as needing a home visit. You’ll take a detailed history, carry out a physical examination and use advanced clinical reasoning to establish a differential diagnosis and agree the most appropriate treatment or care plan. You’ll see a wide range of urgent and primary care presentations, often without immediate access to the investigations and resources available in a hospital or clinic. Home visiting requires strong clinical judgement. You’ll often be assessing patients you’ve never met before, sometimes with limited information and sometimes in complex or emotionally difficult circumstances. You’ll need to be comfortable managing uncertainty, prioritising clinical risk and deciding whether someone can be safely treated and supported at home or needs escalation to another service. You’ll always work within your own competence and know when to seek further input from a GP or Clinical Consultant. Treating the whole patient Seeing someone in their own home gives you a different perspective on their health. You’ll care for patients across the full spectrum of General Practice, including newborns and children, adults, older and frail patients, people with mental health needs and those approaching the end of their lives. You’ll consider the patient’s physical health alongside their environment, support network and wider social circumstances. That means looking beyond the immediate symptoms and understanding what the patient genuinely needs to remain safe. Prescribing and managing treatment at home As an independent prescriber, you’ll develop and deliver evidence‑based treatment plans. You’ll prescribe safely within agreed clinical guidance, review existing medication where appropriate and make sure patients and carers understand what happens next. Where required, you’ll undertake point‑of‑care testing, arrange appropriate investigations and interpret available clinical information to support your decision‑making. Keeping patients safely in their community One of the most important parts of home visiting is helping patients receive the right care in the right place. Where clinically appropriate, you’ll help patients remain safely at home by putting appropriate treatment, referrals, advice and safety‑netting in place. You’ll work with primary care, community nursing, pharmacy, social care, ambulance services and secondary care where needed to support continuity of care. And when hospital or another service is the right place for a patient, you’ll recognise that and elevate appropriately. Supporting palliative and end‑of‑life patients Some of the most important visits you’ll make will be to patients approaching the end of their lives. You’ll assess symptoms, prescribe and manage treatment where appropriate and work sensitively with patients, relatives and carers during what can be a difficult and emotional time. You’ll use your advanced clinical judgement alongside existing care plans and local guidance to help make sure patients receive compassionate, appropriate care. Working independently, but never in isolation Home visiting is autonomous by nature. You’ll spend a significant part of your working day out in the community, so you’ll need to be confident managing your own workload and making decisions independently. But you’ll remain part of a wider IC24 clinical and operational team. You’ll communicate with colleagues, carry out clear clinical handovers and work with other professionals to make sure patients receive joined‑up care. You’ll work within IC24’s clinical governance framework and in accordance with the requirements of your professional registration. You’ll maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to audit and quality improvement and keep your clinical knowledge and skills up to date through CPD, supervision and reflective practice. You’ll also support colleagues and contribute to clinical supervision, coaching and development where appropriate. This is advanced practice beyond the consulting room No two home visits will necessarily look the same. You’ll see patients with everything from relatively straightforward acute illness to complex physical, mental health and social needs. Sometimes the answer will be clear. Sometimes you’ll need to piece together limited information, understand the patient’s home circumstances and make an important clinical decision without the immediate support of a full clinical team around you. You’ll probably thrive here if you: • Enjoy autonomous clinical practice, • Are confident assessing undifferentiated patients in their own homes, • Have a high level of clinical reasoning and decision‑making ability, • Are comfortable managing risk and uncertainty, • Can make safe decisions without having every investigation immediately available, • Are confident caring for frail, complex and end‑of‑life patients, • Are comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek support, • Can prioritise your workload when demand changes If you prefer working in a predictable clinic environment with immediate access to a wider clinical team, home visiting may not be the right fit. But if you value clinical autonomy, variety and the opportunity to bring advanced care directly to patients in their own homes, we’d like to hear from you. What you’ll bring You’ll: • Hold current professional registration with the NMC, HCPC or GPhC, with at least five years’ post‑qualification and registration experience, • Hold a Masters Degree / Level 7 qualification Advanced Clinical Practice or will be working towards one, • Hold an Enhanced Assessment and Consultation qualification at Level 7, • Hold a Minor Illness qualification at 7, • Be a registered Independent Prescriber, • Have advanced assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment skills, • Have significant post‑registration experience including autonomous practice at an advanced level, • Be confident working independently in a patient’s home, • Have strong clinical reasoning and risk‑assessment skills, • Be able to work flexibly, including unsociable hours, weekends and Bank Holidays Experience of home visiting, palliative care, urgent care, primary care, verification of expected death, chronic disease management, clinical supervision, teaching, audit or service improvement would also be valuable. Who are we? We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not‑for‑profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient‑focused primary and urgent care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing demand on secondary care services. We provide services to over six million patients, including GP Out of Hours, NHS 111, Primary Care and Integrated Urgent Care services. Every day, our people help patients access the care they need, when they need it most. Locations Margate Pilgrims Hospice - Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Ramsgate Road, Margate, CT9 4AD Canterbury Medical Practice - The Annexe, Canterbury Medical Practice, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NR IC24 – Kingston House, The Long Barrow, Orbital Park, Ashford, TN24 0GP Maidstone OOH Base - Maidstone District General Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9QQ Dartford OOH Base - Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, Kent DA2 8DA Hours Part time hours available up to 20 hours per week What's in it for you? • Annual salary of £54,140.87 pro rata, • Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service, • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme, • Enhanced Bank Holiday rates, where applicable, • Enhanced family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, • Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services, • Free membership to our reward and discount platform, • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks and three years of references. We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under‑represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You'll take a detailed history, carry out a physical examination and use advanced clinical reasoning to establish a differential diagnosis and agree the most appropriate treatment or care plan. You'll see a wide range of urgent and primary care presentations, often without immediate access to the investigations and resources available in a hospital or clinic. Home visiting requires strong clinical judgement. You'll often be assessing patients you've never met before, sometimes with limited information and sometimes in complex or emotionally difficult circumstances. You'll need to be comfortable managing uncertainty, prioritising clinical risk and deciding whether someone can be safely treated and supported at home or needs escalation to another service. You'll always work within your own competence and know when to seek further input from a GP or Clinical Consultant. Seeing someone in their own home gives you a different perspective on their health. You'll care for patients across the full spectrum of General Practice, including newborns and children, adults, older and frail patients, people with mental health needs and those approaching the end of their lives. You'll consider the patient's physical health alongside their environment, support network and wider social circumstances. That means looking beyond the immediate symptoms and understanding what the patient genuinely needs to remain safe. As an independent prescriber, you'll develop and deliver evidence-based treatment plans. You'll prescribe safely within agreed clinical guidance, review existing medication where appropriate and make sure patients and carers understand what happens next. Where required, you'll undertake point-of-care testing, arrange appropriate investigations and interpret available clinical information to support your decision-making. One of the most important parts of home visiting is helping patients receive the right care in the right place. Where clinically appropriate, you'll help patients remain safely at home by putting appropriate treatment, referrals, advice and safety-netting in place. You'll work with primary care, community nursing, pharmacy, social care, ambulance services and secondary care where needed to support continuity of care. And when hospital or another service is the right place for a patient, you'll recognise that and escalat[e] appropriately. Some of the most important visits you'll make will be to patients approaching the end of their lives. You'll assess symptoms, prescribe and manage treatment where appropriate and work sensitively with patients, relatives and carers during what can be a difficult and emotional time. You'll use your advanced clinical judgement alongside existing care plans and local guidance to help make sure patients receive compassionate, appropriate care. Home visiting is autonomous by nature. You'll spend a significant part of your working day out in the community, so you'll need to be confident managing your own workload and making decisions independently. But you'll remain part of a wider IC24 clinical and operational team. You'll communicate with colleagues, carry out clear clinical handovers and work with other professionals to make sure patients receive joined-up care. You'll work within IC24's clinical governance framework and in accordance with the requirements of your professional registration. You'll maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to audit and quality improvement and keep your clinical knowledge and skills up to date through CPD, supervision and reflective practice. You'll also support colleagues and contribute to clinical supervision, coaching and development where appropriate. This is advanced practice beyond the consulting room No two home visits will necessarily look the same. You'll see patients with everything from relatively straightforward acute illness to complex physical, mental health and social needs. Sometimes the answer will be clear. Sometimes you'll need to piece together limited information, understand the patient's home circumstances and make an important clinical decision without the immediate support of a full clinical team around you. • Enjoy autonomous clinical practice, • Are confident assessing undifferentiated patients in their own homes, • Have a high level of clinical reasoning and decision-making ability, • Are comfortable managing risk and uncertainty, • Can make safe decisions without having every investigation immediately available, • Are confident caring for frail, complex and end-of-life patients, • Are comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek support, • Can prioritise your workload when demand changes, • If you prefer working in a predictable clinic environment with immediate access to a wider clinical team, home visiting may not be the right fit. But if you value clinical autonomy, variety and the opportunity to bring advanced care directly to patients in their own homes, we'd like to hear from you., • Hold current professional registration with the, • NMC, HCPC or GPhC, with at least five years' post-qualification and registration experience, • Hold a Masters Degree / Level 7 qualification Advanced Clinical Practice or will be working towards one, • Hold an Enhanced Assessment and Consultation qualification at Level 7, • Hold a Minor Illness qualification at 7, • Be a registered Independent Prescriber, • Have advanced assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment skills, • Have significant post-registration experience including autonomous practice at an advanced level, • Be confident working independently in a patient's home, • Have strong clinical reasoning and risk-assessment skills, • Be able to work flexibly, including unsociable hours, weekends and Bank Holidays, • Experience of home visiting, palliative care, urgent care, primary care, verification of expected death, chronic disease management, clinical supervision, teaching, audit or service improvement would also be valuable. We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient-focused primary and urgent care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing demand on secondary care services. We provide services to over six million patients, including GP Out of Hours, NHS 111, Primary Care and Integrated Urgent Care services. Every day, our people help patients access the care they need, when they need it most. Permanent | Part time hours available Bring advanced urgent care to patients who need to be seen at home. Not every patient who needs urgent care can come to us. Some are housebound, frail, approaching the end of life or have been clinically assessed as needing a face-to-face review in their own home. What they need is an experienced clinician who can assess the whole picture, make confident autonomous decisions and put the right care in place. At IC24, we're looking for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our Home Visiting Service. You'll work autonomously in patients' homes, using advanced assessment, examination, diagnostic and prescribing skills to provide safe, effective and patient-centred urgent care. You'll care for patients across the full General Practice population, including children, older people, frail patients and those with mental health or end-of-life needs. If you enjoy clinical autonomy, variety and the challenge of making safe decisions outside a traditional clinical environment, this could be the role for you. • Annual salary of £54,140.87 pro rata, • Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service, • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme, • Enhanced Bank Holiday rates, where applicable, • Enhanced family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, • Inclusive wellbeing benefits, • Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services, • Professional development opportunities, • Free membership to our reward and discount platform, • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks and three years of references. We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for an Operational Navigator to join our dynamic Operations team. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our urgent care service, ensuring patients receive the right support at the right time by coordinating clinical resources and managing patient pathways efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced team where you will demonstrate empathy, tact, and discretion in delivering high-quality patient care. You will provide professional and courteous telephone support to clinical and non-clinical colleagues, navigating patient requirements efficiently and accurately. You will manage patient queues, support call distribution, liaise directly with patients when needed, and maintain high visibility of available clinical resources. • Providing professional telephone support to colleagues and patients., • Accurately recording information and managing patient queues., • Dispatching calls to clinicians across regions and platforms., • Making comfort calls and handling urgent call-backs., • Supporting service managers with performance and KPI delivery., • Monitoring service levels and adapting to fluctuating demand., • Sharing operational updates with relevant teams., • Following all policies, including GDPR and safeguarding., • Strong communication and listening skills., • Confident, calm telephone manner., • Computer literate and quick to learn new systems., • Able to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and handle high workload., • Empathetic, tactful, and discreet., • Flexible, self-motivated, and able to use initiative., • Team-focused with good problem-solving skills., • Contact centre or urgent care experience (desirable) We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services. Hours Available – up to 18 hours per week, covering a 24/7 operation • Hourly pay of £12.71 (plus OOH enhancements), • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme, • Enhanced Bank Holiday rates, • Additional annual leave above statutory minimum, • Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay), • Inclusive wellbeing benefits, • Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services, • Professional development opportunities, • Free membership to our reward and discount platform, • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references. #J-18808-Ljbffr

SMT is a leading full-service distribution company specializing in machinery and trucks. Our focus is on providing equipment for the construction, material handling, recycling, and transport industry. Launched in 2010, we have already obtained a significant heritage that dates back to 1946. Our mix of agility and international experience gives us the advantage of a synergetic environment. We are active in large parts of Africa, Belgium & Luxembourg, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and in US. Field Service Engineer – Kent Kent and surrounding areas Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced engineer with a background in construction plant, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, HGVs, or a similar mechanical environment? We're looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our Customer Support team, providing maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services to customers across Kent and surrounding areas. You'll play a key role in supporting Volvo construction equipment customers, ensuring machines are maintained to the highest standards and remain operational in demanding environments. Working independently across your territory, you'll build strong customer relationships while delivering expert technical support and exceptional service. Please note: Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, HGV Maintenance, or a related engineering discipline, and have experience maintaining and repairing construction plant equipment. Applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements are unlikely to be progressed. In this role, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing Volvo construction equipment within your designated territory. Working directly with customers, you'll ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standards while identifying opportunities to improve machine performance and maximise uptime. • Carrying out diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on Volvo construction equipment and associated machinery., • Identifying and resolving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related faults using technical expertise and diagnostic equipment., • Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, providing updates on machine status, repair progress, and recommended actions., • Completing all job documentation, inspection reports, timesheets, and electronic records accurately and in real time., • Maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies and procedures. We're looking for a self-motivated and customer-focused engineer who enjoys working independently while providing an excellent service to customers. • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural Engineering, HGV Maintenance, or a related engineering discipline., • Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction plant, with strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, electrics, and diagnostic systems., • Advanced fault-finding and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a field-based environment., • Strong communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships., • A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel, work overtime, and support customer requirements when needed., • Competitive salary, • Health Cash Plan, • 24/7 GP access, • Free physiotherapy support, • Enhanced family leave, • Enhanced sick pay, • IVF support, • Pension contributions matched up to 5%, • Car leasing and cycle-to-work schemes, • Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts, • Refer-a-friend scheme, • Paid volunteering day, • Long service awards, • Christmas shutdown as part of your holiday allowance, • Opportunities to get involved through our Employee Council, • Social Committee, • Caring, Daring, Sharing awards programme We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close this advert early should sufficient suitable applications be received. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Our way of working as a professional community, can be best described as Caring, Daring and Sharing. Caring because we are service-minded, and we always like to go the extra mile for our customers and give our people the attention and care they deserve. Daring because we are innovative in our business, constantly looking for smart improvement. And finally Sharing because we realize we're doing this together; with our clients, with a great team of skilled specialists, excellent manufacturers and reliable suppliers. These values create an engaging environment for passionate people who like to work in a place with purpose. SMT does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from headhunters, recruitment agencies, selection agencies, or any other third party, unless prior written consent has been given by SMT. These parties are not permitted to submit CVs or applications to SMT or its employees in any form, including, but not limited to, email, social media or online platforms, whether directly or indirectly. Any CVs or applications submitted in breach of this policy will be treated as unsolicited and will not create any obligation for SMT. SMT will not acknowledge or accept any claim for compensation, costs or fees arising from such submissions. SMT also expressly reserves the right to contact any candidates directly, without this creating any obligation towards the party that submitted their details. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ashford, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/02/2026 Recruitify Health are looking to speak to a GOC registered optometrist on behalf of a well established optician.We’re seeking an Optometrist ready to use their passion and knowledge to help and build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base • Basic salary of up to £75000 plus benefits, • Performance related bonus scheme, • Full or part-time job opportunities, • 33 days holiday, • Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, • Someone who shares our store’s ethos, • Wants to grow and develop, • Offers exceptional customer care, • Great clinical judgement, • Hands-on approach, • Keen to get involved, • Salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience and accreditations), • Performance related bonus scheme, • Full or part time opportunities, • 33 days holiday, • Your Birthday off, • Sick Pay, • Enhanced family leave, • GOC and College fees paid for, • Pension contribution, • Private Medical and Dental care, • Team social events, • WeCare-Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP, • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more #J-18808-Ljbffr

PCAS Kent is seeking a Team Leader in Folkestone to provide excellent practice leadership and support to a team of support workers. This role is essential in delivering effective home support and care services, focusing on individual well-being and outcome-based service delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and relevant qualifications in health or social care and will manage performance while ensuring compliance with company policies and safeguarding requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Children's Home Location: Ashford, Surrey (TW15) Salary: £33,000 Shift pattern: Days are 7am – 7pm, Waking Nights are 7pm – 7am We are recruiting an experienced Children's Home Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential children's home in the Ashford area. This is a hands-on senior position for someone who enjoys working directly with children and young people while also taking responsibility for leading shifts, supporting staff, safeguarding and maintaining high standards of residential childcare . You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager , supporting the day-to-day running of the home and deputising when required. Key responsibilities Lead and support residential childcare staff during shifts Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the effective running of the home Promote the safeguarding, welfare and development of children and young people Ensure high standards of care in line with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted Quality Standards Support children with their education, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and personal development Prepare and review placement plans, safety plans and risk assessments Lead key-work sessions and ensure records are accurate and up to date Supervise, coach and mentor members of the residential care team Support staff development, training and performance Liaise professionally with families, social workers and other external professionals Participate in reviews, meetings and multi-agency working Maintain excellent professional boundaries and safeguarding practice Support health and safety compliance within the home Coordinate daily routines and delegate responsibilities to the residential care team The original specification places particular emphasis on leading staff, mentoring, supervision, staff development and demonstrating evidence against Ofsted's Quality Standards . About you We are particularly interested in candidates with: At least 1 year's experience working in residential childcare / a children's home Experience supporting children and young people Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Senior Keyworker Experience leading, coaching, mentoring or supervising staff Strong safeguarding knowledge Knowledge of Ofsted , the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Confidence completing care plans, risk assessments and professional reports Good communication, literacy, IT and record-keeping skills A child-centred approach and the ability to promote children's voices and choices Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, waking nights and on-call when required The client specification asks for at least one year's relevant residential childcare experience and highlights leadership, Ofsted knowledge and the ability to undertake appropriate residential childcare qualifications such as Level 3 and Level 5 . Important Information Interested? Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Due to the regulated nature of Children's Residential Care, successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant safer recruitment and pre-employment checks before starting work. Right to Work: Please only apply if you already have the right to work in the UK for this position. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this vacancy. Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding: YourRecruit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments to roles within children's residential services will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, which may include an Enhanced DBS check, verification of employment history, satisfactory references, qualification checks, identity and Right to Work checks, and exploration of any gaps in employment, in line with the requirements of the role and provider. Know someone suitable? YourRecruit operates a paid referral scheme, so if this role isn't right for you but you know someone who may be interested, please get in touch. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this particular vacancy. We would, however, be pleased to consider you for other suitable opportunities. YourRecruit Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate unlawfully on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Stay safe during your job search: We recommend visiting JobsAware for independent information and advice about avoiding recruitment scams and staying safe when looking for work. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Ashford Trinity Road, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 86 children and features a passionate team dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life through a diverse range of activities and experiences. We maintain strong links with a variety of professionals to offer support and guidance to children and their families. Conveniently located on a main road, we are on a bus route that connects the nursery to the town center and provide free parking, ensuring easy access for families and staff alike. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply! TPBN1_UKTJ

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