Please note, that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join our established team of nursing staff based at St martins Hospital.

The role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission

Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a pre-requisite.

You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self development and training. There will be the prospect of undertaking an NVQ and Health Care Worker Certificate.

Consistently delivering a patient focused service, which promotes optimum independence.

Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts.

Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers.

Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting involvement in therapeutic activity.

Giving physical health care and physical health checks as required or instructed documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (NEWS2), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge.

Undertaking day to day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

In order to be considered you must have NVQ or care certificate and possess a clean drivers licence with access to your own vehicle. Clinical and Professional Responsibilities Responsibility for the delivery of effective and safe patient care within agreed boundaries of the role as indicated within the care plan, such as personal care and assistance with activities of daily living Maintain the patients comfort, safety and dignity at all times. Maintaining contact with patients, family and carers for the purposes of planning on-going hospice at home support and liaising with Pilgrims Hospices Hospice at Home Team Carry out patient nursing care and support to families and carers within agreed boundaries of the role and competency framework. Work in partnership with patients, families, carers and other community health and social care professionals, to appropriately follow the care plan. Management responsibilities Respect the persons home as a working environment (classed as a no smoking area). Acting as an ambassador of Pilgrims Hospices to patients, their families, other health care professionals and members of the public at all times. Complies with Pilgrims Hospice policies on patient documentation; updates patients records ensuring entries are accurate, relevant, legible and contemporaneous. Maintain regular communication and liaison with the line manager as part of delivering an appropriate and high quality service including regular attendance at team meetings. To be aware of the employees responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment, reporting accidents or untoward incidents and potential for risk. Measures of Success Achievement of a safe, effective environment in which End of Life nursing care is successfully accomplished. High level of satisfaction from patients and relatives, low level of adverse comments or complaints. Effective understanding and successful implementation of the Hospices policies and procedures Uses communication skills to maintain and provide effective and holistic patient care Communications and Relationships To communicate appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors to the ward. Displaying a friendly and approachable manner at all times To communicate effectively and appropriately with patients from diverse backgrounds including different cultures, and those who exhibit challenging behaviour, sensory loss and other difficulties with communication, utilising appropriate aides and tools as required To understand the physical and mental health needs of older people who have complex and multiple health issues within the role boundaries To involve patients in all care and provide choices whenever possible to help patients maintain optimum independence and a sense of self control This Job Description is not exhaustive. This job description is a reflection of the current position and the post holder is expected to view it as a guide rather than an exact description of all duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to variation from time to time. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that may be required by the Line Manager, commensurate with the level of the post.

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at the Punch Tavern, everything will run smoothly! You’ll make sure the kitchen is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead; supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Join us at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, we love our pizzas, we love our roasts, but mostly we love our people. If you fancy a pizza the action, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Wagestream – A financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU’LL…

• Set up the kitchen ready for the day.
• Help keep the kitchen clean during a busy shift.
• Work as part of a team, supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Food & Beverage Assistant

Champneys Eastwell Manor

Contract: Full Time
Salary: Up to £11.44 per hour+ service charge

Our Food and Beverage Assistants have a complete working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients and what is available for that day.

In this role you will provide consistent levels of excellent service, you will be courteous, professional, and have a passion for what we do. You will help to drive sales within the F&B department while being an ambassador for Champneys.

Some duties and responsibilities include;

• Ensuring the F&B area is well presented, inviting and to the to the standard our guests expect
• Have a full and sound knowledge of dietary needs
• Ensuring all literature available for our guests and have sound knowledge on calorific values and basic nutrition in order to advise guests on their menu choices
• Having a complete knowledge of all food & beverage menus enabling you to help with any guest queries
• Taking reservations, orders, delivering ordered Food & Beverages
• Maintaining a clean working and dining area and maintain cellar areas in a clean, safe and hygienic condition to ensure quality of wet products.
• Prepare restaurant & bar areas for service in accordance with Company standards and procedures.
• Serve guests with drinks and meals in accordance with Company and hotel standards and procedures and taking every opportunity to upsell.
• Rotate bar stocks and maintain sales displays according to Company and hotel guidelines.

Benefits

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App technology for all our essential forms
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our Hotels or Resorts
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period
• 50% discount on all Champneys products
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction
• Introduce a friend incentive
• Long Service celebrations
• Free parking
• Professional Uniform

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Vacancy at Discovery College (YMCA Plymouth), Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth

YMCA Plymouth currently requires a teaching assistant to work with students in its ‘Discovery College’.

This post is full time within school hours and is a term time only post. A 6-month probationary period will apply.

This is a fixed term appointment contract of one year but can be extended or made permanent.

The current salary is £22,308 per annum

The role is an integral part of the College. The successful applicant will work both independently and under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff undertaking work/care/support to enable students’ better access to learning and to assist the teacher in the management of students in the classroom. In addition, caring for the health needs and well-being of students whilst under their supervision.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and two satisfactory references will also be required.

A Job Description & Person Specification plus an application Form can be obtained online from; vic.h@ymcaplymouth.org.uk

For additional information regarding the post please contact: Vic Hibbert on 07724242839

Closing date for applications will be 3rd November 2024


Working at YMCA Plymouth involves working alongside young people and vulnerable adults and we view our responsibility to safeguard them as a high priority. We will therefore undertake a rigid checking process prior to any employment being commenced.

It should be noted also that as part of a recruitment process a check is also made on social media of applicants.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the post and the main responsibilities it entails. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Due to the current post holders career progression, we have a vacancy for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary community mental health service for older people (CMHSOP). The services offer specialist assessment and support to people who present with complex mental health needs and an associated degree of risk, at secondary care level, as well as those encountering challenges associated with (suspected) dementia.

The post provides opportunities to gain experience and skills working with multifaceted systems, helping to provide psychologically informed interventions to clients, including group work, and contributing to dementia assessment processes.

Previous experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties, associated distress and/or other disabilities would be advantageous, alongside experience of direct observations, semi-structured interviews (with clients and their significant others) and psychometric testing. High-level communication skills (written and verbal) are required.

This post is a full-time, permanent position.

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within Thanet Community Mental Health Service for Older People, providing psychological assessment (including psychometric testing as part of dementia diagnostic processes) and interventions under the supervision of HCPC registered practitioner psychologists. To assist in clinically related administration, for example: waiting list management, research and project work.

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the post and the main responsibilities it entails.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Role

Are you a fragrance enthusiast with a flair for people? Are you looking for a temporary role working with fabulous brands and perks, look no further!

As a Christmas Sales Assistant your role is to spread some holiday cheer and help us deliver the Perfect Service for our customers. Becoming part of our dedicated store team, you’re customer focused, can handle the festive rush and enjoy working as part of a team.

Contracted Hours: 4
Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: £8.10 - £12.00 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Welcome customers with a smile and craft a VIP-worthy experience.
• Offer our exclusive loyalty card to customers to maximise their future offers and potential savings.
• Showcase your gift-wrapping ability and personalise presents with ribbons.
• Take payments and process transactions quickly.

It Really Helps if You:

• Have a talent, passion, and a spark that ignites excitement in perfume!
• Can be flexible in your work schedule to spread holiday cheer.
• Love bustling Christmas vibes and working as part of a team.

What You'll Get:

• An amazing Christmas commission scheme, based on store sales and the number of hours worked
• You’re also a VIP to use, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take park in any customer offers on top
• Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing
• Access to the Retail Trust, a free, independent and confidential wellbeing service
• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via its O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.