Company Description

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Operations Support Manager/Group Manager we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Operations Support Manager/Group Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Operations Support Manager/Group Manager your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Have worked in a similar environment at a management level possessing excellent supervisory and communication skills
• Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
• Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
• Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy
• Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
• Stay up to date with current food trends

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

IND2

First line of contact for advice and support by members of the community. Flexibility to adapt and make informed decisions in challenging situations is critical for this role.
Required to work creatively and effectively alone, with their team colleagues, officers and other stakeholders to maintain high quality customer outcomes and able to influence this process.
The service is further complimented by a number of caretaking staff who are resident, who in addition to their role, provide an out of hours emergency service at night and at weekend.
Experience required 1-2 years.

To provide individual and group support to young people through assessing the needs of individual/ group of young people through 1:1/ group support; undertaking the development and monitoring of individual learning plans, mentoring, and coaching young people and working in partnership with other agencies to deliver interventions, providing feedback where required.

Key Role Responsibilities
To support Care Workers in the practical support provided to services users.
Assist with the physical care of service users by helping with:
General mobility
Dressing and undressing
Personal care hygiene
Preparing, serving and assisting feeding of meals and drinks
Escorting service users in preparation and support in going out to do daily activities. Walking, shopping, hair dressing appointments etc.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Revenues Service is a large team of more than 60 people working together to collect £340 million of corporate revenue to help the Council provide vital services to Coventry residents. From council tax to business rates to invoices for stalls at the Godiva Festival, the team perform a range of roles to ensure we provide excellent services to residents and internal council departments and that ultimately, we maximise the collection of public funds. The revenue we collect ensures the council can provide services from bin collections to looking after our parks and green spaces to providing the best possible chances in life for our looked after children.

Our team is uniquely placed within the council as we interact with every one of Coventry’s 140,000 residential properties and 9,000 commercial properties. Every resident and customer we deal with has a unique set of circumstances - our team challenge those who can pay and don’t pay – applying a range of legal remedies to compel people to pay what they owe. But the team also listen to and support those who can’t pay and help some of our most vulnerable residents find a way out of debt.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

The Benefits Service is responsible for the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Free School Meals and Discretionary Grants.

In order to provide a more efficient and effective service, we are looking to recruit a Benefits Support Officer to join our department.

Working closely with the Benefits, Hostel and Overpayment Teams will be the initial focus of these posts. Although primary focus will be on Hostels and new Claims work. Duties will involve obtaining information for benefit claims and indexing documents onto our internal electronic system. Role involves handling and analysing large amount of data at times accurately and efficiently. In regards to overpayments you will trace and establish appropriate methods of recovery.

The successful candidate will use a wide range of systems and handle information subject to the Data Protection Act.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

As your job purpose is to undertake a range of administrative, technical and customer focused duties to support the Benefit Service; you should be able to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy, possessing experience of using a wide range of computer systems, including Microsoft packages.

The ideal candidate will have awareness of the need for confidentiality and a non- judgemental approach when dealing with customers.

You will also have excellent customer service skills to deal with customers over the telephone, in accordance with the corporate standards

When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, please include the following information in your application by providing examples of:

• Awareness and knowledge of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Universal Credit & Free School Meals

• Experience of dealing with a wide range of people in order to handle and resolve enquiries

• Ability to prioritise own workload, to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver team objectives

• Your IT skills, to include Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Outlook and Excel

• Experience of dealing with customers over the telephone

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): 7th & 8th November 2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To provide a comprehensive and confidential administration support to the Vascular Surgery team. As required, to act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the speciality. You will need to have excellent secretarial skills and be able to organise busy schedules and diaries. Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to remain calm under pressure is essential.

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Closing date: please note that this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

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The day to day duties will include handling telephone calls, emails, dealing with patient queries with tact and sensitivity, updating patient records, dealing with confidential information, typing letters and filing. Will support the Vascular Nurse Specialists and Band 4 Secretaries.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Main duties include providing a comprehensive admin service to the Vascular Surgery team. The service requirements include ensuring that all of the relevant appointments are booked following Trust policy. Relevant paperwork is correct and up to date, E-referrals, outpatient waiting list, typing, diary management, clinic management and dealing with patient queries.

1. To ensure, wherever possible, that all documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary.

This will require:

Effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system; building good working relationships with appropriate internal and external Departments, planning and monitoring activity levels to ensure optimum use of staff resources, reporting related issues to the Group Manager-manipulation and distribution of appropriate correspondence.

2. To assist with the implementation and maintenance of an efficient office management system/procedures to enable the Group to optimise its patient care services.

This will require:

Effective time management; arranging and preparation of correspondence and reports; establishing and maintaining efficient manual and electronic correspondence and documentation management systems.

3. To support Team members.

This will require:

Undertaking appropriate staff training and development as required; providing cross-cover on a reciprocal basis in the absence of colleagues and providing day to day supervision where required. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

Please see attached job description for further information.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to join our team, providing key support within the classroom working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met.

Job overview

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll help the pupils access the curriculum at an appropriate level and adapt the learning to make it accessible for students with specific needs. This role also involves providing pastoral support, and you’ll monitor progress to provide feedback to the class teacher whilst working closely with relevant staff to ensure an individual can achieve to the fullest extent.

Job requirements

GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above

Experience of supporting pupils with SEN and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and language

Awareness of Child Safeguarding and the latest SEN policies to implement effective provision, including working with outside agencies to deliver EHCP provisions

Ability to effectively communicate on the pupil’s progress, with strong written and verbal communication skills


Why join us?

As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

Community Care - Non-Drivers Welcome.
Home Care Domiciliary - SE2, SE18, SE28,

Apply now to join our great team of Care Assistants here at Care Outlook to help improve the lives of the vulnerable and elderly in their own homes in SE2, SE18 and SE28.

We are looking for people in and anyone that is able to commute to the below areas:

• Woolwich
• Thamesmead
• Abbey Wood
• Plumstead
• Belvedere

As a healthcare assistant, you will be going from door to door providing personal care, building relationships, and making a big difference to those who need it whilst gaining great job satisfaction.

You will need a car for this role as the role is field based.

Benefits of working for us as a Care Assistant:

• Rates of pay from £13.50 per hour
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Mileage paid at 40p per mile
• Earn £300 Refer a friend scheme
• Company issued mobile phone
• Full & Part time hours available
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• DBS cost covered
• 2-weekly payroll
• Free uniform

Why should I work as a community carer?

• Flexibility and freedom of working in the local community
• Making a difference to peoples lives in their own homes
• Rewarding and fulfilling work
• Able to build a career in social care
• Finish your shift knowing you have improved peoples lives

The Role:

• Assisting clients with personal care (Washing, toileting, dressing etc.)
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Observing, monitoring and recording keeping.

The Requirements:

• Happy to travel around in the local community
• Caring, reliable, patient and compassionate.
• Some flexibility as you will be supporting people in their own homes.
• Happy to work mornings and evenings
• Working every other weekend.
• Authorised to work in the UK – WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Shifts available for Care Assistants:

• 07:00am – 15:00pm
• 14:00pm – 22:00pm
• Alternate Saturdays and Sundays required
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings and every other Saturday and Sunday.

As this role is in the community you must have a willingness to walk, travel by public transport where required to get to your clients.

Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions at present.

Community Care - Non-Drivers Welcome.

Home Care Domiciliary - Eltham

Care Outlook are a main care provider in the local area, please submit CV as we may have other vacancies in your area if this role is not local to you.

Apply now to join our great team of Care Assistants here at Care Outlook to help improve the lives of the vulnerable and elderly in their own homes in ELTHAM SE9 AND SE12

As a Community Care Worker you will be going from door to door providing personal care, building relationships, and making a big difference to those who need it whilst gaining great job satisfaction.

You will need a car for this role as the role is field based.

Benefits of working for us as a Care Assistant:

• Rates of pay from £13.50 per 1 hour visits (paid contact time only)
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Mileage paid at 40p per mile
• Earn £300 Refer a friend scheme
• Company issued mobile phone
• Full & Part time hours available
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• DBS cost covered
• 2-weekly payroll

Why should I work as a community carer?

• Flexibility and freedom of working in the local community
• Making a difference to peoples lives in their own homes
• Rewarding and fulfilling work
• Able to build a career in social care
• Finish your shift knowing you have improved peoples lives

The Role:

• Assisting clients with personal care (Washing, toileting, dressing etc.)
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Observing, monitoring and recording keeping.

The Requirements:

• Happy to travel and have access to a car
• Caring, reliable, patient and compassionate.
• Some flexibility as you will be supporting people in their own homes.
• Working every other weekend.
• Authorised to work in the UK – WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

Shifts available for Care Assistants:

• 07:00am – 15:00pm
• 14:00pm – 22:00pm
• Alternate Saturdays and Sundays required

Part time or Full time available.

As this role is in the community you must have a willingness to walk, travel by public transport where required to get to your clients.

Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions at present.

Full-time and Part-time available - Eastergate, West Sussex.

Monaveen Extra Care Scheme, Peckham Chase, Eastergate, PO20 3BD

Apply now to join our great team of Care Assistants here at Care Outlook to help improve the lives of the vulnerable and elderly in our wonderful Extra Care Scheme in Eastergate, PO20.

We are really interested to speak to people that live in the below areas nearby that can commute into Eastergate, if you live outside of these areas please plan your route before applying.

• Eastergate and the surrounding villages
• Chichester
• Bognor Regis

If you're applying and you live in Portsmouth, Havant or Selsey you will need a car due to commuting distance. Please don't apply if you do not have a car (own transport) and live in these areas.

As a healthcare assistant/support worker you will be providing personal care, building relationships, and making a big difference to those who need it whilst gaining great job satisfaction.

Authorised to work in the UK – Unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship

Here at Care Outlook, we offer our Care Assistants the following:

• £12.50 per hour
• £300 Refer a Friend Bonus*
• Excellent Training for Care Certificate & ongoing professional development
• Funded NVQ's available in Health and Social Care
• Access to high street discounts and much more.
• 8% Pension Plan (Total Employee and Employer contributions)
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• 4 weekly payroll
• Full time and Part time available!

Examples of the client’s needs you will be supporting with as a carer:

· Assisting clients with personal care (Washing, toileting, dressing etc.)

· Performing light housekeeping tasks.

· Observing, monitoring and record keeping.

We are looking for Care Assistants to join us who are:

· Caring, reliable, patient, and compassionate

· 100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people

· Authorised to work in the UK – Unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship

Shifts available for Care Assistants:

· 07:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00

Must be available for alternate weekends

Full support will be given to you in your role from the very beginning, ensuring you are fully trained, competent, and confident to deliver outstanding care.

No experience necessary, as our support workers are provided with excellent training in full.

Transport Links

Bus:

You can get the number 500 bus (Stagecoach) from Chichester and Littlehampton (either way)

• 30 minutes bus ride

Parking

Plenty of parking available locally if you're driving

• 12 minutes from Chichester
• 15 minutes from Bognor Regis
• 20 minutes from Littlehampton
• 30 minutes from Portsmouth

Train

Nearest train station is Barnham, then a short bus ride to Eastergate

• Bognor Regis
• Chichester
• Littlehampton

THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED NURSES ONLY

About the Role

Join us as a Registered Nurse at Maria Mallaband Care Group, where you will be empowered to be your best self every day and experience firsthand the transformative power of your care.

As an advocate for our residents, you will play a crucial role in planning daily activities, creating tailored care plans, and ensuring individualised needs and choices are met. Your skills will shine as you champion dignity and safety, serve as a role model to your colleagues, and provide a true sense of purpose to those living with us.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Medication administration and care planning
• Providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to our residents
• Ensuring principles of safeguarding are maintained
• Taking responsibility of shifts as Nurse in charge
• Team management and shift planning
• Infection prevention and control
• Liaising with General Practitioners and Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Upholding clinical governance standards

About you

Being one of our Registered Nurses means demonstrating compassion, dedication, and commitment towards enhancing the quality of life for others. Your communication skills and attention to detail set you apart, and you continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop your clinical skills. You take every challenge in your stride and your goal is to always achieve the best outcomes.

Previous experience in the role is ideal but not required, and whether you’re a newly qualified nurse or an experienced professional, we are ready to stand by you and support you reach your career goals through tailored training and development.

A few things will be essential to be successful in this role, and these are:

• A Nursing qualification recognised by the UK NMC.
• A valid UK NMC PIN and registration to practice as Registered General Nurse(RGN)/Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD)/Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting residents with their mobility

To ensure we make safe recruitment choices for those in our care, the role will also be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

What we offer

Join us in our journey to become the best care provider in the UK and your employer of choice! You will be rewarded for everything you do and have access to some fantastic benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Paid annual NMC renewal fee
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition rewards
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

To find our more about our rewards and what makes us great, visit Careers - Maria Mallaband (mmcgcarehomes.co.uk)

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Our commitment to ED&I

We believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, values, inclusivity, and equity, where everyone’s unique perspective is respected and appreciated. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background.

Next steps

Ready to embark on a truly fulfilling career or to re-discover your passion? Apply today and become an essential part of our team, creating happier futures together for you and those in our care.

Howgate House

Howgate House specialises in a wide range of care and nursing packages including for residential care needs. A homely and welcoming atmosphere is an essential element of the service for carers to achieve without compromising on the quality of efficient care. Forty-nine en-suite rooms and good wheelchair access allow a hard-working team to assist in the pursuit of a comfortable lifestyle, respecting a number of spoken languages.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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

If you’re passionate about providing the very best care, we think there’s nowhere better to work than The Good Care Group. Working as a professional live-in carer you’ll make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you support. You’ll have the time to care, tailoring your support to your clients’ needs and wishes, enabling them to live in the place they love most - their own home. This isn’t just work. It’s life changing work.

We believe in maintaining a healthy balance between live-in care and your personal life. That’s why we have introduced a wider range of rota patterns to give our carers more control over the way they work. Our standard package is based on working an average of 8 - 10 hours per day, with options to work 4 - 10 weeks at a time.

You might have professional experience as a support worker, or as a care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting. Or you might already be an experienced live-in carer looking for a new way to maximise your earning potential. Whatever your level of professional experience, we would love to hear from you. Please note you must already have the 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 or those with a skilled worker visa.

Why we think there’s nowhere better:
- A choice of work patterns from 4 - 10 weeks, so you can choose the option that works best for you (working on average 8 - 10 hours per day)
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home (if UK based) to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- Free DBS for England and free PVG if working in Scotland
- Pay based on your care experience, pension & bank holiday enhancements
- 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 in London or Oxford (with hotel accommodation included)
- A local Care Manager who knows you and your client
- 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

What does a live-in carer do?
Live-in carers live with a client for the duration of their chosen work pattern. You’ll look after one person or at times a couple, following a person centred care plan where you’ll tailor your support to meet your clients’ needs. Duties are likely to include assisting with daily activities, personal care, or support in managing conditions such as dementia, but also include cooking, cleaning and ensuring the smooth running of the household. You could be working on average 8 - 10 hours per day based on your clients’ needs (please note your daily rate will vary depending on the agreed number of daily hours you are working).

We have a number of different rota patterns to choose from ranging from 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off to 10 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Depending on the rota pattern you chose and following a client’s individual care plan, you will generally provide a daily average of between 8 - 10 hours care provision to your client.

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. (E.g a British passport, settled or pre-settled status as part of the EU settlement scheme, or a current visa that allows you to work in the UK with no restrictions). 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)

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).

Live-in Carer
Up to £141 per day - Full-time

Taking care of everything
We’re Oxford Aunts and we’ve dedicated our life’s work to helping people stay in the home they love since 1967. For over 50 years, we’ve grown our live-in care specialism and our ways of working to support the lives of the people we care for and the people who look after them. Join us and you’ll discover how our community of colleagues are always there
for each other. And the relationship you build with the person you care for will give real meaning to the work you do.

Please note you must already have the 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 or those with a skilled worker visa.
Enhancing your life
Because you take care of everything in the home, we take care of everything for you. Enhancing your life with work patterns and benefits that make a massive difference to your lifestyle, health and wellbeing. We will recognise and appreciate the dedicated efforts of our care assistants by offering rewards for your hard work.

Great rates of pay – you could earn up to £141 per day
Annual salary review
Generous rest time in placement
A welcoming community - join a team that operates like a family, where every member is appreciated and supported
Blue Light Card - giving you access to lots of discounts to both online and highstreet retailers
Free induction training with opportunities to further develop your
knowledge through our ongoing training courses
Supportive environment - enjoy a workplace that encourages personal and professional growth, with mentorship and training opportunities
Local 24/7 support from our experienced team
Receive pay weekly
Double pay on bank holidays
Free DBS check
Free, confidential telephone line (Employee Assistance Programme) supporting you in times of need
We’re a Disability Confident Employer - ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations
We offer longer placements and flexibility to fit your work pattern around your lifestyle choices
Open door policy - come to the office to see us and enjoy a free refreshment

This is meaningful work
As a live-in care specialist, you’ll provide companionship and support with personal care, domestic tasks and housekeeping (cooking, washing,ironing, vacuuming etc), so your client can live well in the home they love.

What you’ll need:

No experience required - We provide all the training you need to succeed
Or, you may have worked as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similar and are looking to further develop your skills
Good communication skills and ability to maintain clear and accurate records
To be reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic
Experience of working under pressure and staying calm in difficult situations.
Eligibility to work in the UK
As this is a live-in position you will need to commit to living with your client for a minimum of 10-12 weeks at a time, although many of our Carers choose to stay in their placements for longer periods before having an extended break
You must be flexible to travel to your client placement

Taking care of everything
If you like the idea of live-in care, we’ll take care of everything to make sure you’re supported and rewarded in everything you do.

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

The main duties are to ensure, wherever possible, that all documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary. Build good working relationships with appropriate internal and external departments. Planning, monitoring and escalating activity levels ensuring optimum use of resource. To assist with the implementation and maintenance of an efficient office management system/procedures to enable the Group to optimise its patient care services. To support team members undertaking staff training and development as required, providing cross-cover on a reciprocal basis in the absence of colleagues. To undertake any other reasonable duties as required. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Collect used equipment from service users in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures. Sort used equipment by decontamination category as specified by departmental procedures. Participate in daily housekeeping and equipment preparation checks in accordance with Trust and national standards. Undertake daily user tests & approvals as required on washer-disinfectors Undertake cleaning of medical devices by the use of washer-disinfectors or manually where required using personal protective equipment provided. Be able to recognise all surgical instruments and identify trays used within the trust once full competence training is completed. Examination of cleaned devices to validate cleaning processes. Assemble instruments and checking for safety and correct function in accordance with departmental procedures, specifications and best practice. Ensure cleanliness / follow clean room dress procedures and dress codes in the rest of the department and hospital. Package instruments as specified in the clean room. Maintain correct work patterns in dirty and clean zones of the sterile supply unit and conform to clean room requirements as per operational directives. Use of autoclaves to sterilize devices ensuring cycle runs meet prescribed parameters and undertaking daily user tests as required following training. Receipt of equipment requisitions from service users, preparation, dispatch and transportation to destination ensuring correct delivery of items. Maintain stocks of process / raw materials and identify any deficiencies to department supervisors. Assist with stock inventory checks in accordance with Trust and departmental procedures. Ascertain priorities during times of peak workload by discussion with departmental supervisors. Comply with departmental systems for signing off items assembled/checked and adhering completely to the use of tracking and traceability systems and documentation. Take part in on call rota once competence training is completed. Ensure that departmental policies are followed to ensure departmental registration to European quality standards for sterile services. For further details please see the attached job description.