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Teaching Assistant – SEMH School Chatham Start: After Easter – July Full-time temporary role Are you the kind of person who can turn a tough morning into a turning point? Do you have the patience of a saint, the creativity of an artist, and the humour of someone who knows that no two days in a school are ever the same? Then this SEMH school in Chatham would love to have you on their team! A warm, supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) secondary school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join them from after Easter until July. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting students with SEMH needs in the classroom, encouraging engagement and confidence., • Helping deliver lessons, activities, and interventions that make learning feel achievable and enjoyable., • Building meaningful relationships with pupils who need consistency, care, and a friendly face., • Is patient, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive., • Isn’t fazed by a challenge — in fact, you embrace them with a smile!, • Can adapt, think on their feet, and bring calm energy to the classroom., • A heartfelt, rewarding role where your support truly matters., • A friendly team who appreciate positivity, teamwork, and the occasional biscuit break., • Fantastic experience in a specialist SEMH setting — perfect for developing your skills., • The chance to make a real difference every single day.

Job Introduction We are recruiting a Team Manager to join the assessment service. Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people. As one of our Team Managers you will provide effective leadership to a team of Social Workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your Assistant Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised. Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for. Whether you are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing Team Manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated Social Work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice. Join us and #Make a Difference… Our Offer We are proud to offer a range of benefits including – • A market allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments), • A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway), • A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays, • An excellent local government pension scheme, • Free car parking, • Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks., • Relocation package of up to £8,000, • A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service., • Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform., • Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office. About You • You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England., • You will have successfully completed your ASYE, • You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Our organisation Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information • Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile, • Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK., • Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email., • We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Teaching Assistant – SEMH School Chatham Start: After Easter – July Full-time temporary role Are you the kind of person who can turn a tough morning into a turning point? Do you have the patience of a saint, the creativity of an artist, and the humour of someone who knows that no two days in a school are ever the same? Then this SEMH school in Chatham would love to have you on their team! A warm, supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) secondary school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join them from after Easter until July. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting students with SEMH needs in the classroom, encouraging engagement and confidence., • Helping deliver lessons, activities, and interventions that make learning feel achievable and enjoyable., • Building meaningful relationships with pupils who need consistency, care, and a friendly face., • Is patient, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive., • Isn’t fazed by a challenge — in fact, you embrace them with a smile!, • Can adapt, think on their feet, and bring calm energy to the classroom., • Has experience with SEMH… or i...

Teaching Assistant – SEMH School Chatham Start: After Easter – July Full-time temporary role Are you the kind of person who can turn a tough morning into a turning point? Do you have the patience of a saint, the creativity of an artist, and the humour of someone who knows that no two days in a school are ever the same? Then this SEMH school in Chatham would love to have you on their team! A warm, supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) secondary school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join them from after Easter until July. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting students with SEMH needs in the classroom, encouraging engagement and confidence., • Helping deliver lessons, activities, and interventions that make learning feel achievable and enjoyable., • Building meaningful relationships with pupils who need consistency, care, and a friendly face., • Is patient, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about helping young people thrive., • Isn’t fazed by a challenge — in fact, you embrace them with a smile!, • Can adapt, think on their feet, and bring calm energy to the classroom., • Has experience with SEMH… or i...

Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge ?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Victory care home ? Come and join the Agincare family as a Night Senior Care Assistant Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: Care Quality Commission Rating - As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £12.75 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, and achieved or working towards NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) At least two years' experience working in a social care environment - preferably with vulnerable people over 65 Good demonstrable knowledge and experience of dementia Excellent communication skills and a real ability to show empathy to people under your care Bank Night Senior Care Assistant - for this role you must have the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs. Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home . Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available . About Agincare Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members , and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services . Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers , delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant , we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, *Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions CHASP TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for a skilled learning support assistant, HLTA or pastoral officer for a wonderful independent SEN school, for learners with a diagnosis of autism. This is a fixed term contract, full time - FTE £26,000 - £29,990. Job Purpose To promote the welfare and academic success of learners ensuring that learner wellbeing and safeguarding is the focus of all actions undertaken in the role. To promote positive behaviour throughout the school and support learners to take responsibility for their behaviour and choices. Pastoral Responsibilities: • To support the Head of Welfare with all aspects of a learner’s personal wellbeing, ensuring that the school meets all learners’ personal and social needs., • Provide one-to-one pastoral support to learners, where necessary. To promote and support positive behaviour for learning., • Liaise effectively with the SENCo, staff members, parents and carers to ensure the needs of all learners are met and provide strategies and support for social and emotional barriers to learning., • To provide information and advice to families regarding local services available to them and to signpost and refer to these services when required., • Provide support regarding behaviour needs across the school, including the pastoral room, playground and assist with behaviour needs in classroom or wherever deemed necessary., • Work closely with our Attendance Lead to ensure all learners attend every day and arrive on time., • To promote a community spirit and ethos and support with the running of Learner Voice groups including Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, Develop links with local community groups, forging links with external partners. DSL Responsibilities: • Provide support to the DSL to ensure all learners are safe., • Work as part of the safeguarding team to ensure all concerns raised on MyConcern are dealt with swiftly and effectively., • Work with external agencies e.g., Social Care, Local Authority, Referring schools, Family solutions, EP and complete referrals when appropriate., • Participate in multi-disciplinary assessments and contribute towards the planning, reviewing and evaluation of interventions. Essential Requirements: • Previous experience in working with children and young adults with SEND, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with learners, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, • Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting learners’ personal development Desirable Experience: • Knowledge of local and national support services that are available to learners and schools, • Previous experience in a pastoral role, • Knowledge of legislation regarding learner attendance, safeguarding and data protection, • SEND and/or training/certification in understanding autism and similar. Please do get in touch should you wish to discuss the role and provision. All applicants must have relevant experience working with children and/or young people, have an excellent command of the English language and communication skills

Relief Social Care Assistant, St Brendan’s, Isle of Barra. You should also have SVQ Level II in Care (or equivalent), in the absence of this - you must have the ability to undertake and achieve this qualification - 36 months after registration with the SSSC.

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Team Manager in Adult Social Care. With a competitive salary ranging from £49,056 to £57,402 per annum, the ideal candidate will have significant experience in social care leadership within a local authority. This role is essential for im

A local care service provider is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an individual in London SW5 with social activities and domestic tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with social events, personal care, and maintaining a clean home environment. The ideal candidate will have prior care exp

A care service provider in the North East is looking for a Female Care Assistant to support a young woman with a physical disability living in Durham. The role includes assisting with daily activities, light housework, and accompanying the client to social outings like shopping or coffee.

A local government authority in the North East of England is looking for a skilled social worker to join their team. The role involves assessing and managing care for adults with physical disabilities and addiction issues. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, experience in social work

A public council in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Team Manager in Adult Social Care. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Social Work and managerial experience.

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant Band 4 based in Belfast HSCT.

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Social Services Occupational Therapy Assistant for a full-time role in Haringey, UK. You will conduct assessments, provide support to residents, and uphold high standards of care.

Ideal candidates will have a Health and Social Care degree, patience, and a passion for working with children. A leading education provider is seeking a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in Upminster.

A leading home care service provider is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistants in Enfield. The role involves providing personal care and support to clients in their homes, assisting with daily living activities, and offering companionship.

A social enterprise in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a full-time personal assistant to support a sociable young woman. Responsibilities include personal care, administering medication, and assisting in various social and leisure activities.

A community-focused social service agency in Bootle is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager. Candidates must hold a degree in social work and have relevant managerial experience.

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A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for Social Care Assistants to join their caring team at Home Farm. This role involves providing personal care and support to residents while assisting care staff in a residential setting.

This role spans the full breadth of children’s social care, from early help to leaving care. A qualified social worker, you’ll bring strong practice expertise alongside the ability to lead across complex systems. You’ll bring clarity and confidence, strengthening financial oversight, improving

Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimers care,Schizophrenia care, memory care, and hospice support is highly desirable. As a Nursing Assistant you will be expected to participate as a member of the Care Team to plan, lead, monitor and deliver high quality care to residents in line with their care plan

As a Healthcare Assistant, you would support a range of individuals with varying needs in settings including learning disability and mental health environments. If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be a healthcare assistant with Jane Lewis today!. Duties include assisting service u

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Recruitment Assistant to support recruitment and onboarding across health and social care services. Required qualifications include recent recruitment experience in health and social care, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach.

The role of Social Care Assistant is very important to the Council, ensuring that we can safely support residents who have need for our care and support. Your other key responsibilities as a Senior Social Care Assistant will include:. Practical understanding of the needs of people with complex socia

GracePath Healthcare is currently hiring passionate and committed Health & Social Care Assistants to join our dedicated care teams across the UK. Health & Social Care Assistant. Subject Line: Application – Health & Social Care Assistant – 2025 Sponsorship.

Experience in health and social care, particularly in an educational setting. Engagement in meaningful work that supports young people's educational and career paths. Our client, a reputable organisation within the education sector, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their tea

We are seeking a highly professional and dedicated Part-Time Admin Assistant/Receptionist to provide critical administrative support that directly contributes to the smooth delivery of our vital mental health services. Delivering responsive administrative support directly to the clinical team, enabl

Social Care Assistants play a vital part in our residents day and no two days are the same. This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users and to support care staff to meet the needs of older people in a residential care setting, as required by legislation. As a bo

Social Services Occupational Therapy Assistant – Haringey, UK. Jump into a rewarding position as a Social Services Occupational Therapy Assistant in the vibrant borough of Haringey. Competitive hourly pay allows you to earn generously while supporting your career growth.

The duties of a Nursery Assistant include providing day-to-day care, including feeding, changing diapers and helping children with toilet training. As a Nursery Assistant, you must:. Have a genuine passion working in the childcare sector.

A dedicated care service provider in Greater London is hiring Home Care Assistants to provide personal care and support.

Must have specific experience working within Adults Social Care.

A family-run care home company is looking for dedicated social care workers in the West of England. The role focuses on providing quality care and support to residents without needing formal qualifications. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and engaging residents in various activ

A leading healthcare provider in Maidstone is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to ensure that facilities are well-maintained and safe for patients. Join a dedicated team dedicated to improving mental health care in the community.

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.This is a 40-week sessional post i.To assist in the provision of a high quality cleaning service within Council buildings.Please download the Job Outline/Person S

It is essential that you have a BA (Hons) in Social Work or equivalent; be registered with the SSSC and committed to social work values. You will manage criminal justice throughcare, licences and community orders, this will include undertaking appropriate assessments, case management and recording a

For this post you must have current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and must comply with their code of practice.

Have a minimum of two years’ experience working within a social care or social work setting. As a Social Work Assistant, you will be part of a well established and experienced Social Work team delivering essential out of hours support. An exciting opportunity has arisen for two full time, and two

Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.

A typical day in the life of a Membercare Assistant: Perform thorough cleaning of all areas, including changing rooms, showers, toilets and all poolside facilities. As a Membercare Assistant , you will play a vital role in maintaining the high standards our members expect. We are currently looking f

We're looking for reliable, detail-focused team members to take care of our accommodations, making sure every caravan, lodge, chalet, or apartment is fresh, clean, and ready for new arrivals. Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.

Accommodation Cleaner - Hayling Island - Hayling Island, Hampshire .Job title – Accommodation Cleaner.Location – Meadow Bay Villages, Hayling Island Holiday Park, Hayling Island, PO11 0QS.Part Time, Seasonal, Mondays & Fridays with possible overtime.We are looking for part time accommodation

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Cavendish Homecare is actively seeking compassionate and skilled carers to join one of our client teams. Our Carers support people within their own home who have a wide range of needs, allowing them the comfort and independence of remaining at home. Assisting or providing personal care.