About the role

You will help to deliver an innovative neuro-oncology research project; developing a new preclinical in vivo model of NF2-null meningioma and investigating immunotherapies. The project involves using single-cell RNA-sequencing and murine models of NF2-null tumours, patient-derived xenograft drug screening and validation with a variety of wet-lab techniques. This role is advertised on a fixed-term basis for 2.5 years due to external funding.

The role will be ideally suited to an early-career researcher who is motivated to join a vibrant neuro-oncology research community at the University of Plymouth’s Brain Tumour Research centre of excellence.

Essential:

• Ph.D (or close to completion) in neuro-oncology, immunology or other closely related and relevant subject.
• Competence in a variety of laboratory techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of cancer cell biology and tumour-associated immune cells.
• Skill in protocol development and optimisation.

Desirable:

• Experience in animal research and/or UK Home Office PIL A/B + C (rodents).
• Experience in single-cell RNA-sequencing and/or other omics techniques.
• Bioinformatics skills.
• First-author publications and/or other demonstrable research impacts.

Our Research:

The Parkinson lab’s neuro-oncology research focus centres around NF2-null nervous system tumours; meningioma, schwannoma and ependymoma. We have access to an excellent biobank of primary tumour cells, and use genetic and xenograft murine models to drive translational preclinical research.

Recent publications:

Inhibition of YAP/TAZ-driven TEAD activity prevents growth of NF2-null schwannoma and meningioma, Brain, 2022;awac342, https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awac342

Human Endogenous Retrovirus Type K Promotes Proliferation and Confers Sensitivity to Antiretroviral Drugs in Merlin-Negative Schwannoma and Meningioma. Cancer Res 2022 Jan 15;82(2):235-247. https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-20-3857

Merlin controls the repair capacity of Schwann cells after injury by regulating Hippo/YAP activity. JCB, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.201606052

Peninsula Medical School:

Our laboratory is based in the Derriford Research Facility within the Peninsula Medical School and contains state-of-the-art facilities for delivering this project including a confocal microscopy suite and biological services unit. Our facility is supported by the Brain Tumour Research charity as a Centre of Excellence.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Liyam Laraba by email liyam.laraba@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on week commencing Monday 20 January 2025 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 30 months due to funding.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Remote working is available up to 1 days a week.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Elco Recruitment are a temporary trades and labour agency. We supply the largest contractors it the UK with employees.

We are currently looking for 4 Carpenters to start a job in South London. The project will be around 4 months work.

To apply for this job you need the following:
1. A CSCS card.
2. Your own PPE
3. A good work attitude
4. Punctual
5 Hard working

In return we can offer the following:
1. £28.5 per hour
2. 40 hours a week minimum
3. Payment through PAYE or UTR
4. At least 4 months work.

If you are interested please call 07301026353

Allocations & Letting Officer needed in Ilford paying £20 per hr ref OR2648

Full time hours on a temporary basis

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Part 6 allocations and lettings, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and ensuring efficient property management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the allocations process for available properties, ensuring compliance with Part 6 regulations.
• Conduct assessments and interviews with prospective tenants to determine eligibility and suitability.
• Coordinate viewings and facilitate the letting process, ensuring a smooth transition for new residents.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to allocations and lettings.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize the lettings process and enhance resident satisfaction.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Resettlement Caseworker needed in Mold

The rate is £12.18ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1398413

The successful candidate will provide intensive support and advice to a caseload of families. This role involves providing responsive, professional, user-centred support and advice working with all relevant agencies as required. The postholder will be part of a team of peripatetic staff providing support to individuals and groups of people who have arrived in Flintshire as refugees. To focus on working to achieve successful outcomes for service users engaged with the Service in line with the requirements of the Home Office, UK Government and Welsh Government

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager?

Do you have a drylining & partitioning background?

Well, we have an unmissable opportunity in our Yorkshire region.

Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager opportunity working in the residential division based in Rotherham. Valued from £250k to £3m.

About the role of Contracts Manager

This opportunity as a Contracts Manager will have you joining a privately owned business with a very close-knit team. You will operate nationwide and endeavour to produce the highest quality workmanship and produce it on time and to budget. You will oversee all partitions, drylining internal linings, mf ceilings, suspended ceilings, burgess and metal pan ceilings, Plastering and tape and jointing. You also oversee Glazed partitioning and SFS.

Responsibilities for Contracts Manager

• Oversee project works on sites, ensuring issues are communicated to relevant departments and maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality, and site management.

• Regularly reviewing timings, budget, labour, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track.

Requirements for Contracts Manager

• Experience as a Fit-out contractor.
• Drylining background
• Partitioning background

What we offer for Contracts Manager

• £50k base £5k car allowance
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

If you want to hear more about this Contracts Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Benjamin Fawkes and Reece in our Sheffield Office on 07887661047

Community Care Assistants (Drivers)

South Queensferry

£12.44 per hour, Enhanced Public Holiday Rate, Mileage at 45p per mile

Weekly Paid

Shift Pattern - Full time and Part time

• Week 1 - Monday/Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday
• Week 2 - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

Shift Pattern (Full Time) - Days as above with split shifts of 7am - 2pm &/or 4pm to 10pm

Life at Prestige

People are at the very heart of Prestige, and we want to make life better for them. As a Care Assistant, you'll join us in our continued efforts to make life better for our clients.

Who will you be helping to make life better for?

Our clients are looking for somebody to help with domestic tasks around the house, support with all personal care, medication management and administration, and general emotional support.

What can we offer you?

• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts
• Work with our own clients, no agency work.
• Pension scheme
• Weekly pay
• Blue light card
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Holiday pay
• "Refer with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money!"
• Employee Assistance line - available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.

We're looking for:

• Paid experience in care preferred but not essential as full training available
• Must live locally and be able to commit to the rota and shifts patterns
• Excellent communication skills
• Caring, resilient, committed and reliable
• A driver's licence and access to own vehicle is essential- business insurance req
• Good professional and personal references

In line with Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines.

You may be asked to provide your employment details through HMRC.

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing & Care Ltd is collecting, processing, and using your personal data for managing your application and establishing an applicant database. For more information, please visit our Applicant Policy.

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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Herefordshire
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailmentsTraining to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled MOT Tester to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections and tests on vehicles to ensure they meet safety and environmental standards. This role requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to diagnose mechanical issues effectively. The MOT Tester will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety of our clients' vehicles while providing excellent customer service.

Duties
- Perform MOT tests on a variety of vehicles, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Inspect vehicle components, including brakes, lights, steering, and exhaust systems for functionality and safety.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and recommend necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and services performed.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to customers in a clear and professional manner.
- Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained in good working order.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times within the workshop environment.

Skills
- Candidate must have 2 years experience.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to understand complex vehicle systems.
- Experience using hand tools effectively for various repair tasks.
- Familiarity with power tools is advantageous for performing repairs efficiently.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills to interact with customers and team members effectively.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in the automotive industry while contributing to the safety of road users.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

MOT Tester/Mechanical: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK drivers licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Highways Labourers – Plymouth

Our clients require Highway Labourers to work with and assist qualified operatives

Due to the nature of the industry each role would require a certain flexibility and must be able to work both days and nights, including some weekends as required

Successful candidates for any Highways Operative should have

Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to carry out work to a high standard
Good communication skills
Good timekeeping skills
Willingness and flexibility to undertake some shifts out of normal working hours
Willingness to carry out other tasks upon request
Ability to always maintain Health and Safety standards
A “can do” and responsible attitude to work.

Applicants must

Have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points
Minimum 1 year driving experience
Be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test on induction
CSCS, Street works, or Traffic Management qualifications are desirable, but consideration is given for those without

Hours of work:

Monday – Friday, days or nights with some weekend and bank holidays when required

Rate of Pay:

Up to £144 per shift to start with increased payments for weekend and bank holiday work

These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from:

Accrued Holiday Pay from day one
Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
Weekly Pay
No umbrella payments or fees
Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip.

This will start as a temporary role but could become permanent after 3 months dependant on your performance. To apply for this role please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.

Please note that if you apply for this vacancy then you have given permission under Data Protection (GDPR) for us to share selected details with our clients for their related vacancies. This will be the only notification you will receive regarding this and we take the receipt of your CV as your permission to proceed with your application. If you do not wish us to submit or use your CV, please do email to ask us to destroy your CV as soon as possible to ensure it is not used.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Illicit Tobacco and Underage Sales Officer
Location: Surrey
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £19 per hour
IR35: Yes


About the Role:
Myn is seeking a dedicated Illicit Tobacco and Underage Sales Officer to join a committed team in Surrey, focusing on reducing the sale of age-restricted and illicit products. If you have investigative experience, a knack for building strong partnerships, and a proactive approach to compliance, this role is an excellent fit. You'll be at the forefront of protecting public health by ensuring that products like tobacco, vapes, nitrous oxide, and knives are not sold to underage individuals and are legally compliant.


Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Checks: Conduct test purchases and assessments to ensure retailers are compliant with age-restricted product laws, focusing on tobacco, vapes, and related products.
Investigation and Evidence Gathering: Document non-compliance thoroughly, following legal protocols to support enforcement actions.
Partnership Coordination: Work closely with public health officials, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to create effective intervention strategies.
Community Engagement: Organise roadshows, publicity events, and collaborate with schools to promote awareness around age-restricted sales.
Report Generation: Prepare detailed reports on findings for potential prosecution or further action by relevant authorities.


What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications: Educated to ‘A’ level, HND standard, or equivalent experience. Previous practical experience in a relevant field is essential.
Skills and Experience:
- A successful track record in investigations
- Current knowledge of appropriate investigation techniques and criminal evidential rules.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Competence in conflict de-escalation and managing sensitive situations.
- Proficient in IT, particularly with MS Office and database systems, for effective data management and report generation.
- Skilled at working autonomously as well as within a team.
Requirements:
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate investigation and report writing skills.
- Ability to de-escalate conflict and manage difficult situations
- Full UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is a must.
- Satisfactory DBS clearance.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.




This role is pivotal in helping to maintain compliance and safeguard young people across Surrey. Apply now to make a real impact on public health and community safety in this challenging and rewarding role.

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

We’re looking for live in care assistants to join our wonderful team in Scotland. At The Good Care Group Scotland we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care in Scotland.

Why we think there’s nowhere better:
- We offer a choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- We won the End of Life and Palliative Care Practice award by Scottish Care in 2023
- Free PVG for Scotland and free DBS if working in the north of England
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- ‘Excellent’ rated Care Inspectorate team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year

What does a live-in carer do?
As a live-in care assistant in Scotland, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS and PVG check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

Hello

Would you like to be a care assistant & have the job satisfaction of making a difference to peoples' lives?

Caremark Epsom, Banstead & Reigate are recruiting new carers; either part-time or full-time jobs available.
Experience not essential - you will be given training. More important are passion and dedication, and obviously a kind and caring attitude. Also necessary to have your own car, as we cover a large area so using public transport isn't really feasible.

If this sounds like something that appeals to you, please drop us an email.
We are always on the lookout for new carers to join our team!

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

Join our team of live-in carers working across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. At The Good Care Group, we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care to our clients living in their own homes across the South West of England.

We will offer you:
- A choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension scheme
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- CQC ‘outstanding’ team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year
- Free DBS for England
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)

What does a live-in carer do?
As a professional live-in carer in the South West of England, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in care assistant, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an
Enhanced DBS check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

Join our team of live-in carers working across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. At The Good Care Group, we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care to our clients living in their own homes across the South West of England.

We will offer you:
- A choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension scheme
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- CQC ‘outstanding’ team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year
- Free DBS for England
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)

What does a live-in carer do?
As a professional live-in carer in the South West of England, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in care assistant, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an
Enhanced DBS check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

Join our team of live-in carers working across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. At The Good Care Group, we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care to our clients living in their own homes across the South West of England.

We will offer you:
- A choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension scheme
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- CQC ‘outstanding’ team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year
- Free DBS for England
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)

What does a live-in carer do?
As a professional live-in carer in the South West of England, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in care assistant, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an
Enhanced DBS check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.