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  • Kitchen Assistant Enhanced DBS
    Kitchen Assistant Enhanced DBS
    14 hours ago
    £12.71–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Romford

    Are you a hardworking Kitchen Porter or General Assistant with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across London? We are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic individuals to support a variety of clients within the education and healthcare sectors, including: • Primary & Secondary Schools, • Colleges & Universities, • Care Homes & Retirement Villages, • Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities, • SEN Schools, • Nurseries, • Supported Living & Community Care Settings With regular shifts available across London, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing temporary work while maintaining flexibility around your schedule. The Role As a Temporary Kitchen Porter / General Assistant, your responsibilities may include: • Assisting kitchen teams with food preparation tasks, • Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment, • Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas, • Assisting with food service and counter service when required, • Receiving and storing deliveries, • Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures, • Supporting catering teams during busy service periods What We're Looking For • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, General Assistant, or within a hospitality environment, • A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential), • A positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, • Understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards If you're looking for flexible work and want to support vital catering services within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start working with some of London's leading education and healthcare catering providers.

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  • Mail Room Operative
    Mail Room Operative
    8 days ago
    £33750 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Are you the person everyone can rely on? The one who notices what needs doing before anyone asks. The person who builds trust naturally, whether you're speaking with a CEO, welcoming a new starter, supporting a contractor, or helping a colleague solve a problem. If you're organised, proactive, kind and genuinely care about making people's day easier, we'd love to hear from you. At Hestia Guest Services, we create workplaces where people feel supported, valued and cared for. Named after the Greek goddess of home and hospitality, Hestia exists to bring warmth, professionalism and exceptional service into some of London's most prestigious workplaces. We are looking for a Business Support Host to join our team at the Head Office of prestigious luxury retail brand, playing a vital role in keeping the workplace running smoothly behind the scenes. Why this role matters While others may see mail, lockers, stationery, facilities requests and office logistics, we see something much bigger. Every parcel delivered correctly. Every workspace ready for use. Every event set up perfectly. Every colleague supported quickly and professionally. These small moments create a workplace where people can do their best work. As a Business Support Host, you'll be at the heart of making that happen. What you'll be doing No two days are quite the same, but your responsibilities will include: • Managing incoming and outgoing mail, parcels and courier services, • Supporting office logistics, workplace moves and operational projects, • Maintaining stationery and workplace supplies so teams always have what they need, • Supporting meeting and event setups, • Assisting with facilities requests, contractor visits and workplace maintenance activities, • Completing regular workplace checks and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, • Building trusted relationships with employees, suppliers and service partners, • Delivering every task with accuracy, professionalism and care What we're looking for We're far more interested in the person than a specific background. You'll be successful in this role if you are: • Conscientious and dependable, doing what you say you'll do, • Proactive and able to spot opportunities to improve things before issues arise, • Kind, approachable and naturally helpful, • Trustworthy and professional with excellent personal standards, • Comfortable building relationships with everyone, from senior leaders to frontline service partners, • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively, • Flexible and willing to support wherever the operation needs you, • Proud of delivering work to a consistently high standard Experience in workplace services, facilities, hospitality, front of house, office support, customer service, logistics or operations would be beneficial, but attitude and mindset are just as important. Why join Hestia? We're a people-first business that believes exceptional service starts with exceptional people. You'll be joining a supportive team that genuinely cares about each other, celebrates success and encourages everyone to grow and develop. Benefits £33, 750 + client discretionary bonus 25 days annual leave Wellbeing benefits + healthcare cashback scheme Career development opportunities Supportive and inclusive culture The opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury brand environment Join us If you're someone who takes pride in doing the right thing, builds great relationships with ease, and enjoys being the person people can count on, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us create a workplace where care and excellence meet.

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  • Enhanced DBS Chef Required - London
    Enhanced DBS Chef Required - London
    19 hours ago
    £16–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    City of London, London

    £16.00 - £18.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Flexible Shifts Are you an experienced Chef with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across London? We are currently recruiting reliable and passionate Chefs to support a range of clients within the education and healthcare sectors, including: • Primary & Secondary Schools, • Colleges & Universities, • Care Homes & Retirement Villages, • Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities, • SEN Schools, • Nurseries, • Supported Living & Community Care Settings With regular shifts available across London, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing temporary work while maintaining flexibility around your schedule. The Role As a Temporary Chef, you will be responsible for: • Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents, patients, students, and staff, • Catering for a variety of dietary, allergen, and nutritional requirements, • Maintaining high food quality and presentation standards, • Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and HACCP procedures, • Supporting kitchen teams during busy service periods, • Maintaining clean, safe, and organised kitchen environments What We're Looking For • Previous experience working as a Chef in schools, care homes, hospitals, contract catering, or commercial kitchens, • A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential), • Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations, • Knowledge of allergen management and special dietary requirements, • Excellent reliability and professionalism, • Ability to work independently and adapt to different kitchen environments What's On Offer? • Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £18.00 per hour, • Weekly pay, • Flexible shifts to suit your availability, • Monday to Friday opportunities available, • Ongoing temporary assignments, • Immediate starts, • Opportunities with reputable education and healthcare providers, • Friendly and supportive recruitment team If you're an experienced Chef with a current Enhanced DBS and are looking for rewarding work helping to deliver quality meals within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start working with some of London's leading education and healthcare catering providers.

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  • General Practitioner
    General Practitioner
    13 days ago
    Full-time
    Dartford

    CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY SALARIED GP REQUIRED JOB TITLE: 2 x SALARIED GP REPORTS TO: PARTNERS /PRACTICE MANAGER HOURS/SESSIONS: 37.5hrs per week / 6/8 sessions per week SALARY: To be discussed Job Summary: The salaried GP will be responsible for delivering the full range of primary care services as part of the practice ensuring the highest standards of care for the differing needs of our patient population. The salaried GP will work closely with the practice’s multi-disciplinary team of other GPs, nurses and non-clinical staff to provide a high quality and accessible service to patients · 6/8 x sessions per week · 1 x Duty day out of 5 · To include 1 hours of extended hours out of contractual core open hours · In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner. · Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. · Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. · Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. · In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health. · Providing counselling and health education. · Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. · Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. · Collecting data for audit purposes. · Experience in Long Term Health Conditions · Experience in Elderly patients Health conditions · Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible. EPS is now implemented at the Practice) · Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate which will include a DUTY day. · In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care. · Complete care plans required for local enhanced services TRAINING AND EDUCATION · Prepare for and complete the annual external appraisal process. · Prepare for and complete the revalidation process. · Undertake training that meets personal, mandatory and practice learning needs including recording of learning, reflection, complaints, information governance etc. · Participate in and contribute to learning activities such as significant event reviews, clinical audit, protected learning time, video analysis of consultations. · Contribute to delivering teaching for doctors in training in the practice and other health professionals in training Other responsibilities with the Practice: · Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety. · A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice. · Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation. · Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records. · Contributing to the summarising of patient records and accurate Read-Coding of patient data. · Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. Confidentiality: · In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. · In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. · Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & safety: The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others’ health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): · Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines · Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines · Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimen’s process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements March 2017 · Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients. · Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances) · Hand hygiene standards for self and others · Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure · Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice · Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate to the responsible person · Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process · Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes · Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that proper use is made of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc., and that these are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager · Safe management of sharps use storage and disposal · Maintenance of own clean working environment · Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management · Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised · Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible managers · Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually) · Correct waste and instrument management, including handling, segregation, and container use · Maintenance of sterile environments · Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: · Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation · Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues · Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Personal/Professional Development: · The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: · Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development · Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: · The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: · Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk · Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision · Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance · Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs · Effectively manage own time, workload and resource Communication: · The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: · Communicate effectively with other team members · Communicate effectively with patients and carers · Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services: · The post-holder will: · Apply practice policies, standards and guidance · Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work · Participate in audit where appropriate

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  • Care Worker / Support Worker - Croydon area - Driving essential
    Care Worker / Support Worker - Croydon area - Driving essential
    19 days ago
    £12.8–£14 hourly
    Part-time
    Croydon

    Location: Croydon and surrounding areas Employment Type: (Full-time & Part-time) Join Our Caring Team Sunbird Care Ltd is looking for a caring, reliable and motivated Care Worker / Support Worker to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred care to our Service Users. We are particularly interested in candidates who drive and live in or close to Croydon, as the role involves travelling to support Service Users in their homes and within the community. About the Role As a Care Worker / Support Worker, you will provide compassionate support that promotes the dignity, independence, privacy, choice and wellbeing of Service Users. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing personal care and support to Service Users with a range of needs, illnesses and disabilities., • Supporting with washing, bathing, dressing and toileting., • Assisting Service Users with mobility and physical disabilities., • Using manual handling equipment safely and correctly., • Following good infection prevention and control practices., • Supporting Service Users with their care and support plans., • Assisting with medication where required and within the agreed level of support., • Preparing food and drinks according to individual preferences, nutritional needs and cultural requirements., • Providing companionship and emotional support., • Supporting Service Users to maintain contact with family and friends., • Accompanying Service Users on trips and activities in the community., • Maintaining accurate care and medication records., • Reporting concerns regarding the health, wellbeing, behaviour or safety of Service Users., • Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding Service Users from abuse., • Following health and safety procedures, Sunbird Care policies and relevant care standards., • Attending training and team meetings and being committed to continuous learning. The full job description highlights the importance of person-centred care, dignity and independence, as well as safe manual handling, accurate record keeping, safeguarding and ongoing training. About You We are looking for someone who: • Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle., • Lives in Croydon or within a reasonable travelling distance., • Has previous experience working in healthcare, social care or a similar care environment., • Has experience in personal care., • Has knowledge or experience of manual handling and moving & handling., • Understands the importance of infection control and good hygiene practices., • Is compassionate, respectful, patient and reliable., • Can work independently while also being a supportive team member., • Is committed to protecting the dignity, privacy, choice and independence of Service Users., • Has good communication and record-keeping skills., • Is willing to learn, develop and undertake regular training as part of their role. Why Join Sunbird Care? We value people who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. You will receive support and training to help you develop your skills and confidence in the role. The job description specifically requires Care Workers to attend both in-house and external training and to participate in team meetings. Hourly Rate: £13.00 – £14.50 If you are an experienced, caring and dependable individual who wants to develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering message explaining your care experience and availability.

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  • Chef de Partie Ottolenghi Notting Hill
    Chef de Partie Ottolenghi Notting Hill
    27 days ago
    £14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Notting Hill is where the story began. Since we opened our first deli here in 2002, Notting Hill has remained the spiritual home of everything Ottolenghi stands for. What you’ll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we’re looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

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  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    1 month ago
    £13–£14.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Health Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support! In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals in care homes and home care settings. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will help promote independence, comfort, and well-being for clients of all ages. Whether assisting with daily activities or supporting health plans, your efforts will ensure a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for everyone. Duties • Support clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility to enhance their quality of life, • Assist in implementing and reviewing personalized care plans tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences, • Provide companionship and emotional support to foster positive relationships and reduce feelings of loneliness, • Maintain accurate documentation of care provided using IT systems and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and address concerns promptly, • Support transportation needs by driving clients safely to appointments or activities when required, • Contribute to a clean, safe environment by following infection control procedures and reporting any hazards Skills • Valid driving license with the ability to drive safely and responsibly in various settings, • Experience working in care homes or providing home care services is highly desirable, • Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed care plans accurately, • Proficiency in using IT systems for documentation and communication purposes, • Excellent communication skills in English to connect effectively with clients, families, and colleagues, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism, • Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail This role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your career within a supportive environment that values your dedication. We are committed to providing paid positions that recognize your vital contribution to healthcare. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through compassionate care, we want to hear from you! Work Location: In person

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  • Community Care Assistant
    Community Care Assistant
    2 months ago
    £13.15–£17.1 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Company: Verity Healthcare Limited Location: Nationwide Branches - We will signpost you to your nearest branch Job type: Full-time and part-time positions available Salary: From £13.50 per hour, with enhanced weekend rates Start date: Immediate start, subject to satisfactory recruitment checks Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available for this position About the role Verity Healthcare Limited is recruiting compassionate, reliable and motivated Community Care Workers to support people within their own homes. The role involves delivering safe, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing. You will travel between service users’ homes and provide support in accordance with individual care plans, risk assessments and agreed outcomes. Main duties and responsibilities • Support service users with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, oral care and continence needs., • Administer or support with medication in accordance with care plans, MAR records, policies and competency requirements., • Assist with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration., • Support safe mobility, transfers and the use of prescribed equipment., • Encourage independence and enable people to complete tasks for themselves wherever possible., • Support service users with shopping, appointments and community activities where required., • Observe and report changes in a person’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, behaviour or circumstances., • Maintain accurate, respectful and contemporaneous electronic care records., • Report safeguarding concerns, incidents, medication errors, missed visits and other risks immediately., • Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including appropriate PPE and hand hygiene., • Maintain people’s privacy, dignity, confidentiality and human rights., • Work collaboratively with families, representatives, healthcare professionals and colleagues., • Attend training, supervision, team meetings, spot checks and competency assessments., • Follow lone-working, health and safety, emergency and on-call procedures., • Complete all scheduled visits punctually and remain for the commissioned duration., • Notify the office immediately of delays, absences or any risk of a visit being missed. Essential requirements Applicants must: • Have at least six months’ previous care experience., • Be compassionate, patient, reliable and respectful., • Communicate effectively in spoken and written English., • Be able to produce clear and accurate care records., • Be willing to work alternate weekends., • Be able to work independently and as part of a wider care team., • Understand professional boundaries and confidentiality., • Be willing to complete mandatory training and competency assessments., • Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom., • Complete an enhanced DBS and appropriate safer-recruitment checks., • Be a driver with access to a reliable vehicle where travel between service users is required., • Hold valid business-use motor insurance before undertaking work-related journeys. Desirable requirements • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care., • Previous domiciliary or community-care experience., • Experience supporting people living with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or long-term health conditions., • Medication-administration experience., • Knowledge of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and person-centred care. Working hours The role may include: • Morning, lunchtime, evening and bedtime visits., • Weekday and weekend work., • Alternate weekends., • Bank holidays., • Additional hours depending on service requirements and availability. Applicants must provide clear and accurate availability during recruitment. Training and development Verity Healthcare Limited provides: • Comprehensive induction and mandatory training., • Shadowing and supervised practice., • Medication and role-specific competency assessments., • Ongoing supervision, spot checks and professional development., • Funded Health and Social Care qualifications where available., • Opportunities for progression into senior, team leader and care coordination roles. Pre-employment requirements An immediate start can only take place once all role-applicable checks have been completed satisfactorily, including: • Proof of identity and address., • Right-to-work verification., • Full employment history and explanation of employment gaps., • Satisfactory references., • Enhanced DBS and barred-list checks where applicable., • Occupational-health declaration., • Driving licence and business-use motor insurance, where required., • Mandatory training and competency assessments., • Management authorisation to undertake independent work.

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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    2 months ago
    £13–£14.1 hourly
    Full-time
    Barnet

    Job Title Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care) Reports To Care Coordinator / Registered Manager Job Purpose To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support that enables people to remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Care Assistants will promote dignity, choice, respect, and independence while delivering care in accordance with individual care plans, company policies, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. Key Responsibilities Personal Care • Assist with washing, bathing, showering, dressing and grooming., • Support with toileting and continence care., • Assist with mobility and safe transfers using appropriate equipment where required., • Promote independence by encouraging individuals to do as much as they are able. Medication Support • Administer or assist with medication in accordance with company policies and training., • Record all medication administered accurately., • Report any medication concerns or side effects immediately. Nutrition and Hydration • Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake., • Support individuals with eating and drinking where required. Domestic Support • Carry out light household duties including:, • Cleaning, • Laundry, • Ironing, • Changing bedding, • Shopping, • Meal preparation Emotional and Social Support • Provide companionship and emotional reassurance., • Encourage participation in hobbies and community activities., • Support individuals to maintain relationships with family and friends., • Promote mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation. Health Monitoring • Observe and report any changes in physical or mental wellbeing., • Escalate concerns promptly to the Care Coordinator or Registered Manager., • Maintain accurate daily records and care notes. Safeguarding • Protect individuals from abuse, neglect and exploitation., • Follow safeguarding procedures at all times., • Report any concerns immediately. Health and Safety • Work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation., • Use moving and handling equipment safely., • Follow infection prevention and control procedures., • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Record Keeping • Complete electronic or paper care records accurately., • Record medication, incidents and observations promptly., • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and company policy. Professional Standards • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude., • Arrive punctually for all scheduled visits., • Treat every individual with dignity, compassion and respect., • Build positive relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals., • Attend mandatory training and regular supervision., • Participate in team meetings and continuous professional development. Person Specification Essential • Caring, compassionate and reliable., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Good written and spoken English., • Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • Previous experience in health or social care., • NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred for domiciliary care)., • Experience supporting individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities or complex needs. Core Values Every Care Assistant is expected to demonstrate: • Compassion, • Respect, • Integrity, • Professionalism, • Accountability, • Reliability, • Person-centred care Benefits • Competitive pay, • Paid training and induction, • Ongoing professional development, • Flexible working patterns, • Career progression opportunities, • Paid holiday, • Pension scheme, • Employee assistance and wellbeing support, • Uniform and PPE provided Performance Expectations Care Assistants are expected to: • Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care., • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality., • Achieve compliance with mandatory training., • Receive positive feedback from clients and families., • Demonstrate professionalism at all times., • Maintain accurate documentation and follow all company policies and procedures.

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  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    Health Care Assistant (HCA)
    2 months ago
    £15.75–£16.25 hourly
    Part-time
    Croydon

    Healthcare Assistant - Complex CareLocation: Croydon, South LondonPay Rates: £15.75 - 16.25Shift Pattern: Days, waking Nights shifts.About the RoleWe are seeking compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants to support a gentleman with a complex spinal injury in his home. He requires full-time, 2:1 care both day and night, including assistance with all daily living activities, as well as close monitoring due to his clinical needs such as tracheostomy and ventilator support. Carers must follow structured care plans, remain attentive and calm, and respond promptly to any changes in his condition to ensure his safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing.This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated, supportive team making a meaningful difference in his life. While experience with complex care is beneficial, full training will be provided. We value individuals who are kind, committed, and eager to learn, with a strong team-focused approach. We are particularly looking for candidates interested in long-term involvement, helping to provide consistency and build positive relationships within the care team. Experience in: Spinal Cord Injuries (complex care)Tracheostomy CareVentilator SupportAutonomic DysreflexiaMedication AdministrationManual HandlingPersonal Care is a plus but it is more important to find the right person and we can provide full training. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Excellent personal hygiene and professionalism., • Reliability and punctuality., • A positive team-focused attitude., • Commitment to the role and delivering exceptional care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, highly skilled team and make a real impact in the lives of our clients.Why Join Us?Excellent rates of payGuaranteed hours with set rotasFull training providedCareer development support;If you are passionate about delivering quality care and have the right experience, we want to hear from you. This is an employed position. Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship, must have right to work.

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