Total 28 Junior Executive level Customer Service job vacancies in Bolton, BL1 1RU

Grade C £12.65 - £13.05 per hour plus 7% enhancement for unsociable hours.

Contract: Part-time, permanent.

The Role

Looking for the next step in your career?

Then Bolton Council bed-based services are the place for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of our dynamic, supportive service. We are looking for dedicated, compassionate Care Assistants to join our team, in permanent posts. You may have opportunities to work across our Bolton sites; this can be discussed at interview.

What do we do?

We provide 24-hour residential care for people who require continuation of care and rehabilitation, or assessment of future care needs. Our aim is to support residents to regain as much independence as possible, by involving residents with their care needs, to return home or move onto alternative care arrangements. We recognise the skills and experience individuals can bring and promote joint working, with both NHS and Local Authority staff working on-site.

What does the role involve?

Please read the job description and person specification for these duties.

What will your working week look like?

Please see attached rota examples.

Please note this is a set rolling rota, for permanent posts. There will be opportunities to pick up additional shifts.

About You

You must be experienced in providing care, or be willing to learn, and be able to demonstrate kindness and compassion when working with service users.

You should be able to use a computer as you will be required to use computer-based information systems.

Unfortunately, at this time Bolton Council is not able to offer sponsorship for these positions, therefore you must have Right to Work in the UK.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and explain how you meet the points on the person specification.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS with check of relevant barred list is therefore required for this post.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk

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Location: Bolton

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Your new companyJoin a dynamic and forward-thinking team in Bolton, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of our operations. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that values each team member's input and growth.
Your new jobAs an Operational Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the internal management of our team. Working closely with the Business Unit Director and Deputy Business Unit Director, you will ensure the smooth and profitable running of the business unit. Your responsibilities will include setting up new starters, managing internal people change requests, maintaining internal systems, and using Power BI for internal MI requests. You will also handle diary management, meeting arrangements, expense requests, and oversee the Legacy New Instruction inbox. Additionally, you will prepare client MI reports, ensure accurate internal and external MI, and support various ad-hoc tasks to meet client and internal requirements.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you should have a minimum education standard of 5 GCSEs grades 5 or above (or equivalent qualifications/experience). Proficiency in Excel and Office 365 is essential, and prior experience with a Case Management system is desirable. Strong communication skills, both over the phone and in writing, are crucial. You should be able to organise and prioritise tasks effectively, remain calm under pressure, and maintain attention to detail. Self-confidence, good literacy and IT skills, and the ability to work well within a team are also important. Flexibility and a positive attitude towards change will help you thrive in this role.
What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. We offer flexible working hours, with a standard work week of 35 hours, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, including an unpaid hour for lunch. You will be part of a team that values growth, improvement, and collaboration, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on our operations.If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our success, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as an Operational Support Assistant in Bolton.

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Your new companyJoin a dynamic and forward-thinking team in Bolton, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of our operations. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that values each team member's input and growth.
Your new jobAs an Operational Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the internal management of our team. Working closely with the Business Unit Director and Deputy Business Unit Director, you will ensure the smooth and profitable running of the business unit. Your responsibilities will include setting up new starters, managing internal people change requests, maintaining internal systems, and using Power BI for internal MI requests. You will also handle diary management, meeting arrangements, expense requests, and oversee the Legacy New Instruction inbox. Additionally, you will prepare client MI reports, ensure accurate internal and external MI, and support various ad-hoc tasks to meet client and internal requirements.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you should have a minimum education standard of 5 GCSEs grades 5 or above (or equivalent qualifications/experience). Proficiency in Excel and Office 365 is essential, and prior experience with a Case Management system is desirable. Strong communication skills, both over the phone and in writing, are crucial. You should be able to organise and prioritise tasks effectively, remain calm under pressure, and maintain attention to detail. Self-confidence, good literacy and IT skills, and the ability to work well within a team are also important. Flexibility and a positive attitude towards change will help you thrive in this role.
What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. We offer flexible working hours, with a standard work week of 35 hours, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, including an unpaid hour for lunch. You will be part of a team that values growth, improvement, and collaboration, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on our operations.If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our success, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as an Operational Support Assistant in Bolton.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Type: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND support)

Salary: Grade D, SCP 6 to SCP 11: £23,893 to £25,979 pro rata

plus special needs allowance £1,455 pro rata

(Actual salary £9,719 - £10,567 plus SNA £591 per annum)

Hours: Mon- 9am-1pm, Tue- Fri- 12 midday-3.30pm

18 hours per week, term time only

Required: As soon as possible

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2025

The Headteacher and Governors of this happy and successful school are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to support children in receipt of an EHCP. The role will involve supporting children under the direction of the teaching staff, assisting in the support of classroom management and supervision of during break times.

The Teaching Assistant will have;

• a good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Graduated Response
• experience of working with children with communication and interaction difficulties and understanding of the value in using visual resources
• experience of delivering interventions e.g. working memory, zones of regulation and other executive functioning activities
• knowledge about ASD and how best to support children with a diagnosis
• knowledge about ADHD and how best to support children with this disorder
• familiarity of the TEACCH approach to learning for children with ASD
• a deep understanding of behaviour and how to prevent and manage episodes of negative behaviour
• strategies to enhancing social interactions during play, lunch and other unstructured times
• an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and how to support these through sensory circuits and other strategies

The Teaching Assistant will;

• support children’s development (e.g physical, emotional, social, communication and intellectual development needs)
• help to keep children safe, including maintaining a safe environment, dealing with accidents, supporting safeguarding
• encourage children’s positive behaviour
• contribute to positive relationships with children and adults through communication and interaction
• provide effective support for colleagues
• support learning across the curriculum, including English and Mathematics
• support the use of technology, within Computing lessons and across the curriculum to support pupils’ learning
• observe and report on performance
• escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities
• contribute to maintaining pupil records
• contribute to monitoring and maintaining curriculum resources
• invigilate tests and examinations

The application form, job description and person specification are available to download or alternatively please contact the school office on 01204 333733.

Completed application forms should be returned to Vicki Guest (Headteacher), Lostock Primary School, Glengarth Drive, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4PS or electronically to office@lostock.bolton.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024, 9am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th November 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 12th November 2024

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.

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Glengarth Drive

Lostock

Bolton

BL6 4PS

01204 333733

office@lostock.bolton.sch.uk

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About The Role
Are you an enthusiastic, proactive, creative and empathetic person with a passion for inspiring people and creating sustainable communities? Are you a positive, people-oriented team player and manager who thrives on getting the best deal possible for tenants and developing their strengths, talents and the community they live in?
If so, Salvation Army Homes has an exciting opportunity for Customer Services Assistants to join our Customer Services Team.
At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.
The Customer Services Assistant will help to provide an effective and efficient telephone answering service for the Customer Services Centre, providing professional, appropriate and accurate advice either by telephone, email, web chat or in writing when dealing with enquiries to maximise Right First Time resolution.

The benefits on offer
In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:

- 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
- An extra day off on your birthday
- A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
- Pension with life assurance
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Loans available for financial emergencies
- Occupational Sick Pay
- A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
- Long service awards from 2.5 years
- Support to learn and develop your career

About The Candidate
A Customer Services Assistant will instinctively share our delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.
You will need to:

- Be a confident and capable communicator, not fazed by difficult situations
- Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.
- Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
- Have good knowledge or experience of working with homeless people, and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,
- Understand or learn about community resources and organisations that can help our clients

About The Company
A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.
Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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HIGHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND Support)

SALARY: Grade D (Point 6- 11) £23,893 - £25,979 pro rata + SEN Allowance £1455 pro rata
ACTUAL SALARY: £17,548 to £19,080 + SEN Allowance £1,068 per annum
STATUS: Fixed Term, initially until 31st August 2025
HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only
REQUIRED FROM: 6th January 2024

The Headteacher and Governors of this happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Level 2 teaching assistant to support a child in lower KS2 who has an EHCP for global developmental delays. Previous experience of working with children diagnosed with communication delays and physical needs is essential to this role.

We are looking for a committed candidate who will be:
passionate about children’s learning and wellbeing
highly motivated and able to establish good working relationships with pupils and colleagues, acting as a role model
committed to working in partnership with parents
experienced in supporting SEND children with communication and cognition and learning needs

We can offer you:
happy, enthusiastic and friendly children who love to learn
a caring, hard working and dedicated staff team
supportive parents and governors
a commitment to CPD
a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is valued

The successful candidate will join the support team in school and will contribute to the high standard of teaching and learning at Highfield.
The application form, job description and person specification are available to download or alternatively please contact the school office on 01204 571749.
Completed application forms should be returned to David Glyn-Jones (Headteacher), Highfield Primary School, Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AP or electronically to office@highfield.bolton.sch.uk
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.

Closing Date: Friday 8th November
Observations & Interviews: Week beginning Monday 18th November

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Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN support

Required As soon as possible.

29.5 hours per week
Actual Salary Teaching Assistant Level 2 - £15,754.05 per annum + SEN Allowance

The governors of Bolton Parish Church C of E Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, resilient, and caring individual to work in a dedicated area and the classroom supporting children with SEND needs, as a special needs assistant. You will be supporting them to participate in planned learning activities and to support their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.

The ideal candidate for the role will be TA Level 2 qualified or equivalent with experience of supporting pupils who have SEND needs which may be cognition and learning difficulties, social communication difficulties or SEMH needs or must be able and willing to engage in further training in this area.

The post holder must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Having the ability to take direction from the Class Teacher to ensure all tasks and learning is undertaken within and outside of the classroom will be essential to being successful in this role.

We are looking for a person who:

• has recent experience of working within a school environment
• has a passion for working with young children and be kind, caring and flexible
• is an outstanding practitioner with very high expectations of what can be achieved
• is able to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team
• is able to form successful relationships with parents

• supports individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom
• promotes learning within the school environment and a flexible approach to work
• can lead small groups under direction of the teacher and work under own initiative
• implements Behaviour strategies
• can work in partnership with teachers and other professionals to provide a positive environment for learning
• candidates will be required to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The successful applicant will need to be a team player who has the ability to maintain our high standard of provision and have a firm belief in the potential of all children. In return we can offer:

Enthusiastic and friendly children who are willing and eager to learn;
A commitment to professional and personal development;
Supportive governors, parents and community;
The opportunity to work with a happy, committed and hardworking team.

Application forms and further details are available from this website or by emailing office@bolton-parish.bolton.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 18th October 2024

Interviews: Week beginning 21st October 2024

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Captains

BL1 5RU

Tel: 01204 332777

Website: https://www.church-road.bolton.sch.uk

Email: office@church-road.bolton.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs D Docherty

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN Support)

Required from: ASAP

Status: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours a week, term time only + 5 days

MondayFriday 8.30am 3.45pm (45 minute lunch)

Salary: Grade D (SCP 6 11) plus SEN allowance

Actual Salary: £17,971 £19,540 plus SEN allowance

The Governing Body of Church Road Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs.

We are looking for someone with experience in supporting pupils who have cognition and learning difficulties, social, emotional, mental health difficulties, sensory difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, or willingness to engage in further training in this area within 6 months of appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver any interventions / programmes recommended by professionals.

Applications should be returned to the school by noon 18th October 2024.

Interviews to be held on 24th October 2024.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Bolton. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required.

We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available inBolton, Radcliffe and surrounding areas.

We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

- Enhanced bank holiday rate of£18.00 (£24 Christmas and New Year)

- Holiday pay and pension scheme

- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided

- Paid mileage between visits

- Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.

- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies

- An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.

- Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.

- Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location: Bolton

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

UoB Services Limited are looking for a Services Assistant to work in a busy catering department with varied outlets across the university campus and will work under general direction of the Catering Manager.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Serving guests with food, drinks and refreshments to the company standard
• Reporting any client queries, problems or accidents to your Line Manager
• Operating a till in line with company standards. Training to be provided
• Disposing of rubbish.
• Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.
• Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to
• Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately.
• Support the delivery and serving of food
• Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times.
• Adhering to food safety policies with particular reference to personal hygiene and appearance
• Carry out reasonable duties that may be requested by the company
• Barista duties after training
• Food service-functions after training

To be successful in the role, you will be expected to have previous experience working in a catering role, be punctual, reliable and flexible. Be passionate and motivated and happy to work as part of a team.

Our catering team have high standards and we expect our staff to match these. The work is demanding but rewarding as you play a role in enhancing the student experience.

Clinical Support Ensure a safe and tidy working and patient environment, including clinical areas. Undertake a range of duties involving direct patient care, as instructed by registered practitioners and ensure delegated nursing care/treatment is completed effectively Maintain an effective communication network; both verbal, written and electronic, informing professional staff of all matters that would normally be referred to a more experienced person. Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities, and dispose of body waste. Assist in the collection of pathological specimens. Assist with moving patients and equipment within the unit and between wards and departments, in accordance with safe moving and handling techniques. Assist staff with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures by preparing, cleaning and handling equipment when necessary Help maintain materials, equipment and stock, reporting problems and defects in a timely and appropriate manner Respond and provide assistance, as directed by registered staff, in the event of health emergency. Help patients in maintaining emotional wellbeing, personal hygiene, appearance and dignity, observing and reporting any changes to qualified staff. Undertake duties appropriate to the role and patient care needs as follows: Clean and maintain endoscopes in accordance with British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidelines, Trust and departmental procedures Maintenance and use of intricate specialised equipment, i.e. automatic disinfection machines, in accordance with manufacturer and National guidelines, Trust and departmental procedures and conforming with COSHH regulations Train new staff in care and maintenance of intricate specialised equipment Assist in the maintenance of safe working conditions in relation to continual exposure to disinfectant chemicals and bodily fluids Minimise and control the spread of infection within the clinical environment by good basic hygiene and adherence to infection control measures Assist the endoscopist in specific diagnostic endoscopic procedures Assist the Registered Nurse in the care of patients requiring diagnostic endoscopic procedures Communication Establish and maintain relationships with patients/clients, relatives, friends and staff, and participate in supporting patients. Attend departmental meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area. Maintain an effective communication network; both verbal, written and electronic, informing registered practitioners of all matters that would normally be referred to a more experienced person. Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy and CNST standards. Meet and welcome ward/unit attendees and familiarise them with the environment. Maintain good relationships with team members, and visitors to the unit. Provide assistance when necessary. Operate and input to computerised systems within the unit. Help maintain materials, equipment and stock, reporting problems and defects to professional staff. Infection Prevention and Control The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control. Dispose of clinical and other waste, sharps, and soiled linen. Clean and disinfect equipment, as needed. Help prevent the spread of infection by damp dusting as needed. Staff Development. Participate in appraisal. In discussion with line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan, to identify Training and Development needs, in line with personal and organisational objectives Sustain and improve own development by using opportunities provided by the Trust. Assist with induction programmes for newly appointed staff. Assist in training new staff in the care and maintenance of equipment Quality and Standards Contribute to developments and improvements within the patient care environment. Assist in improving patient satisfaction, taking every opportunity to defuse and pre-empt possible complaints. Treat all staff, patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, promote equality and diversity for patients, and others, and respect privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs. Legal and Corporate Responsibilities Be aware of, and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures. Provide statements in respect of untoward incidents, as requested by line manager. Health Safety and Security Assist in maintaining a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury and co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements. All employees have a duty to report any accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following Trust procedure. Ensure Health and Safety legislation is complied with at all times, including COSHH, Workplace Risk Assessment and Control of Infection. Confidentiality: Working within the Trust employees may gain knowledge of confidential matters which may include personal and medical information about patients and staff. Such information must be considered strictly confidential and must not be discussed or disclosed. Failure to observe this confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action being taken. Codes of Conduct and Accountability The post holder is expected to comply with relevant Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust codes of conduct and accountability and the NHS Code of Conduct for senior managers. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on valuing diversity and promoting equality. Training: Managers are required to take responsibility for their own and their staffs development. All employees have a duty to attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust. The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give a broad flavour of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.

You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance, to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients. For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

SEN Support Assistant needed for Students with Autism and PMLD in Bolton!

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting the growth and development of children with Special Educational Needs, including Autism and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)? Teaching Personnel, in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Salford, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Assistant to join our expert team. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with complex learning needs, working within a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Your Role in SEN Education:

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of our students. Your dedication, empathy, and commitment will be essential in creating an adaptive and supportive learning environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Tailored Support: Assist in delivering individualised support through one-on-one and small group sessions, designed to meet the unique needs of students with Autism and PMLD.
- Positive Behaviour Support: Help implement positive behaviour strategies that promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere, enabling all students to reach their full potential.
- Assisting with Personal Care: Provide support with personal care needs, ensuring the dignity and comfort of each student at all times.
- Support with Progress Monitoring: Aid in conducting observations and assessments, contributing to tracking student progress and providing valuable feedback to the wider team, including parents and carers.

About You:
- Specialist Experience: Experience working with children in an educational setting is highly desirable. Familiarity with sensory-based approaches, communication aids, and assistive technology will be an advantage.
- Key Attributes: You are patient, empathetic, and deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEN. You embrace and promote inclusive practices and are dedicated to creating a positive learning environment.
- Dedicated to Safeguarding: A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children is essential.

What We Offer:
- Specialist Work Environment: Through Teaching Personnel, join a dedicated SEN school where your efforts and contributions are highly valued, and where you can make a tangible impact every day.
- Meaningful Impact: Experience the profound satisfaction of contributing to the growth and success of children with Autism and PMLD.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to be a part of our specialist SEN team, send your CV to Teaching Personnel today, and we'll be in touch to discuss this rewarding opportunity further!

Please note: This position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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