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Healthcare Assistant Folkestone, CT19 Full Time, Temporary, Long days, Waking nights £12.71 - £18 per hour SaferHandCare is a reputable provider of compassionate and high-quality care services, based in Canterbury. Our ethos is to provide a friendly and approachable service to all candidates and clients while always remaining professional and responsive. We offer a 24/7, 365 on-call service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients and staff. As a healthcare assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing. Our clients home is based in Folkestone, and they are well established home providing high-quality care to all residents. You will work in a team at the Folkstone home supporting both staff and residents in residential or nursing home settings. The Healthcare assistant will be: Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming. Supporting residents with mobility and transfer, using the appropriate equipment where required. Providing companionship and emotional support to all residents. Listening to patients' concerns and providing empathy and support. Encouraging social interaction and engagement in activities. Assisting with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary needs are met. Monitoring and recording fluid and food intake. Administering or assisting with medication as per training and care plans. Monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting any concerns to Senior staff members. Ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents. Cleaning and sterilising equipment used for patient care. Following infection control protocols and procedures. Always promoting independence and dignity. Always ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality. Treating patients with kindness, dignity, and compassion. Respecting patients' cultural and personal preferences. Following and updating care plans. Working collaboratively with health professionals and family members. The ideal candidate for the Healthcare Assistant will have: Previous experience in Health Care role within a home setting or within domiciliary care. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable. Completion of the Care Certificate is desirable A compassionate, patient and caring nature. Ability and flexibility and comfortable working in fast changing environment. Being dependable and committed to patient care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A willingness to undergo relevant training and development. Enhanced Adults and Childrens DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). Right to Work in the United Kingdom. A full UK Drivers Licence is desirable. What we offer: Competitive pay rates with enhancement for bank holidays. Flexible shifts, ensuring a work/life balance. Comprehensive mandatory training, plus refresher training every twelve months. Uniform provided. Additional training such as, medication training, CPI, Childrens Residential Training. Supportive and friendly staff. Range of setting to work in, enhancing skills gained in training. Pension and employee benefits, including Blue Light Card. An opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives every day. If you have the relevant experience and are based in the Macclesfield area and would like to learn more about the Healthcare Assistant role, then please contact SaferHandCare. Alternatively submit your application for consideration. Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regard to any other suitable vacancies. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Care Worker Purpose of the Job: Managing and leading a team of staff in Registered Care Centre, including the allocation of tasks to meet the needs of individual people we support and their carers. Provide short stay and residential services. Generally, assist the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to provide high quality care and maintain a customer friendly service. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage and lead a team of staff, ensuring they are deployed on the 24-hour Rota to meet the individual needs of people we support of the Registered Care Centre and the specification contained in the Service Level Agreement and the standards set by the Regulator. Supervise and assist service users with personal care to ensure the provision of physical and emotional care, enabling independence where possible in all aspects of individual rehabilitative care plans whilst maintaining client privacy and dignity. Take specific responsibility for people we support to assess and support them with their individualised plan of care and ensuring goals are met. Strengthen and develop links with colleagues and partners to benefit people we support and their families. To provide supervision to a team of staff to ensure that the requirements of the role expectations, action plans and professional standards are maintained. Assist in inductions, and development of staff. Promote a person-centered culture. Support the service to be cost-effective. The ability to use information to understand outcomes for the people we support, variations in services and challenge why we do things. To embrace change with an open mind set and continually seek new ways of working. Support the Registered Manager to maintain business continuity plans and activate if necessary. To oversee the security and safety of the service. Reporting any safeguarding issues that arise in line with the policy and notifying the regulator in line with current regulations. To support with emergency admissions/discharges. To follow and support the medication policy to ensure the safe administration of medication. To ensure risk assessments are maintained and reviewed and audits are completed and accurately recorded. To attend regular one to one meetings, team meetings and training courses. Ensure mandatory training is in date, at all times. To travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner, in order to attend training courses. Complete identified audits provided by the deputy managers and registered managers and provide outcomes and actions. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Female Waking Night Support Worker Benefits: Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 28 days including bank holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral! Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee recognition schemes Carer progression within the company. CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants. Main duties and responsibilities: To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. Personal Characteristics: Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. • Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Customer Service Advisor Folkestone £28,000 - £30,000 We are recruiting for a leading company within the FMCG sector for a reliable, detail-oriented Customer Service Administrator to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to customer support and administration. Key Responsibilities: Respond to customer enquiries via phone, email, and online platforms Process orders, returns, and customer account updates Maintain accurate records and update internal systems Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer issues Provide general administrative support to the wider teamThe successful candidate: Organised Attention to detail Great customer service Proficient in Microsoft OfficeIf this role is of interest to you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV! Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

Purpose of the Job: Provide a complete range of social, physical and personal care to older people that are living with dementia or frailty, promoting independence at all times. Main duties and responsibilities: Deliver personal care and emotional support to people we support that are staying on the units. Support people we support to regain their independent living skills by working in a way that promotes independence and by implementing plans set by OTs and physiotherapists. Encouraging people we support to participate in activities on the unit, and deliver 1:1 activities with people if they prefer that. Keep clear, understandable and succinct care records, and notify the Team Leader of any concerns they have about people we support. Be responsible for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Team Leader and act in accordance with our policy & local procedure. Attend regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings, and training courses, and ensure mandatory training is in date at all times. Support the Team Leader to deliver a safe and effective service. Ensure that requirements of current national guidance are being met and delivered in line with the regulator of the service Promote inclusively, embrace diversity and ensure equality and ensure that people we support are at the centre of their care at all times.Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Performance Marketing Lead Salary £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience Permanent Hybrid - London & Folkestone Step into a hands-on role where youll lead high-performing acquisition marketing activity that directly drives commercial growth across Sagas Insurance products. With a strong focus on PPC and performance channels, youll take ownership of campaigns across selected products, optimising activity in a highly competitive insurance landscape where precision, pace, and data-led decision making are key. At Saga, were known for our trusted brand, heritage, and deep understanding of our customer. This role sits at the heart of that journeycombining performance marketing expertise with a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Youll work closely with agencies and internal trading teams to continuously test, learn, and improve, ensuring our acquisition strategy reflects both our commercial ambition and our commitment to delivering a standout customer experience. We work in a hybrid way at Saga, both at home and in the office. The Financial Services Marketing team (Insurance and Money) get together about twice a month in either London or Folkestone. Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5% Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities As our new Performance Marketing Lead, you will own day to day management of digital acquisition activity, including but not limited to paid search (PPC), paid social, programmatic and affiliates to ensure KPIs and commercial targets are met. Other accountabilities will include: Reporting and analysis of online marketing channels performance using multiple data sources Managing the circulation and approval process for internal marketing materials. Ensure that all customer-facing communications and propositions are compliant and meet the standards set out in the Marketing Approvals Process Supplying approved creative assets to media agencies and support the QA process across various channels, including paid search, paid social, display, native, and press Building and maintaining strong relationships with agency partners, working collaboratively on performance and analysis to identify areas for improvement and new initiatives. Working closely with Ecommerce and Performance Analyst to deliver regular performance deep dive, setting the foundation of a data-driven roadmap that guides the implementation of campaign test and learn and new initiatives. Monitoring the changes in market and consumer behaviour using market and competitor reports available, bring insight, problem, and opportunity statements to trading stakeholders. Supporting ATL media planning and delivery, including but not limited to TV, radio and press. Working collaboratively with the wider marketing team, product, and creative teams to ensure alignment of creative and customer value propositions throughout the customer journeys, reflect the core brand message Experience is Everything. Showing sound financial practise across paid media, including raising purchase orders and signing off on invoices for payment, to maintain consistent operation of paid media channels The Ideal Candidate You will have proven experience of developing multi-channel digital campaigns across PPC, Display, Affiliates and Social. Whilst experience in the Insurance industry would be of advantage, we are open to considering candidates from the wider financial services or other regulated industries. Youll be able to demonstrate: Analytical skills using reporting platforms such as Google/Adobe Analytics Google Ads, Facebook Business Manager and/ or programmatic networks would be highly advantageous. Experience of ATL media, including TV, Radio and Press is desirable but not essential. Managing and interpreting customer intelligence to enable business improvements Commercially minded and results driven mindset, with strong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable deep-diving into performance data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and inform decisions. Ability to work autonomously and make decisions with some oversight from management Effective communication skills and the ability to couple business goals with customer needs and translate into digital marketing roadmap for future activity Ability to flex and adapt quickly to change High levels of drive, enthusiasm and energy Consistently challenges and raises the bar on business and employee performance. Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. Were the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and?our Saga Magazine. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. Were committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity?and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture weve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. Were also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and youll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga. Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-VL1 TPBN1_UKTJ