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We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working 38.5 hours per week, between 7:30am to 8:00pm and 7:30pm to 8:00am (Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun / Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, on Sunrise Ward.

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your day-to-day…

• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve quality
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives & other healthcare professionals
• Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Increase in hourly rate after 18 months of employment
• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You…

An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, you’ll have…

Essential:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
• A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable:

• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

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Driving Instructor Position available in Blackburn.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

New and exciting opportunities in the Commissioning team at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council!

Department: Commissioning, Finance & Performance - Commissioning (People’s Services)

Terms: Permanent, full-time 37hrs per week.

Various roles:

• Contracting and Quality Officer - 5 posts (Grade G) - https://shorturl.at/Gby1o

Closing Date: 11th November 2024 Interview Dates: 19th and 22nd November 2024

• Commissioning Lead Manager - Mental Health & Vulnerable People (Grade J) - https://shorturl.at/xmFUF
• Prevention & VCFSE Commissioning Lead (Grade I) - https://shorturl.at/1Ll4v
• Service Lead Live Well (Grade K) https://shorturl.at/8QlAh

Closing Date 24th November 2024 Interview Date: 6th December 2024

These roles will be an integral part of our Commissioning Team within the council working closely with our Service Leads, Contracting and Quality Leads, Lead Commissioning Managers and as part of integrated working arrangements with our commissioning colleagues in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

We have excellent collaborative working arrangements with staff across the broader Adults & Health and Children & Families teams and the wider Place-based Partnership.

These roles will be key in delivering our commissioning aspirations for residents of Blackburn with Darwen by:

• working collaboratively with colleagues across all departments and with care providers to ensure that services are designed and delivered in line with current and future market demand which meets statutory responsibilities as laid out in health and social care legislation.

• Contributing to the implementation of commissioning strategies for Children & Families, Learning Disability & Autism, Mental Health & Vulnerable People and Older People’s services.

• matrix working within the commissioning team including across the life-course elements (Start Well, Live Well, Age Well) and across strategic and operational functions to ensure the provision of a comprehensive service offer across the Borough

We have recently undertaken a major review of our commissioning function, and our new structure is aligned with a life-course approach and includes strategic and operational commissioning elements. We have secured significant investment to expand the commissioning function, and this is an exciting time to join our developing team. Our approach to commissioning recognises that people do not live their lives in neat boxes and therefore the way that we commission should not either. Our Start Well, Live Well and Age Well structure will maximise the opportunities for commissioning services which provide the best possible experiences for people, including for those people with complex and/ or multiple needs or those moving through different stages of their lives.

At Blackburn with Darwen Council, our size is our strength. Working for a small borough means close interaction with other members of our leadership team, partners and local services. We keep abreast of new developments and our size means we can mobilise and implement change at pace. We maintain a person-centred perspective to our working arrangements and strive to ensure that our employees maintain a good work-life balance with flexible and agile working arrangements. Our vision is to develop and retain high performing, motivated teams and to ensure that our offer of continuous professional development makes Blackburn with Darwen Council an attractive place for people to work.

Blackburn with Darwen is an ambitious borough with a proud sense of place and a strong identity. We are a unitary authority, and we provide the best opportunities for our residents, investing in employment and housing, developing our physical environment, town centres and cultural offer, and empowering people to thrive. Good partner relationships and our positive ‘can do’ approach means that we deliver for our communities. Our people services have a proud record of achievement in supporting adults, children and communities in the borough. We do this by promoting independence, health, wellbeing and through safeguarding from harm.

For more information about the developing team and the roles being recruited to, please contact Elizabeth Fleming elizabeth.fleming@blackburn.gov.uk

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Your new company
Your new company are a globally recognised retailer with a real passion for their people. A leading global retailer with a with a true global presence, operating in over 25 countries. Due to a number of recent acquisitions across Europe they're now needing to strengthen their finance function with a Commercial Finance Manager.

Your new role
In your role as Fanancial Controller you'll play a pivotal role as the finance liaison for Senior Management Teams and the Board, overseeing management accounts, financial reporting, and maintaining robust controls over transactional accounting processes. You will lead the development and mentorship of a team of accountants and coordinate and review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial tasks. You will review the balance sheet reconciliation process for multiple entities and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. You'll plan and execute audit processes, ensuring prompt completion and maintaining auditor relationships and oversee preparation and submission of year-end statutory accounts compliant with IFRS & local GAAP.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this highly progressive role and company you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and have experience working within large complex organisation. You'll be a passionate, ambitious individual that can influence others. Previous experience operating in a commercial role is essential. You'll be able to demonstrate clear examples where you'll improved processes, maximised margins, identified trends all to improve not only the finance function but overall business performance.
What you'll get in return
You will join one of the most respected businesses in the North of England. You'll join a that can offer real career progression opportunities both here in the UK and Worldwide. You will receive a salary of circa £75,000 plus bonus and benefits. If your ambitious and looking for a business where their ambitions match those of your own, then this is the business for you!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
Your new company is a globally recognised retailer with a real passion for their people. A leading global retailer with a with a true global presence, operating in over 25 countries. Due to a number of recent acquisitions across Europe they're now needing to strengthen their finance function with a Senior Management Accountant
Your new role
In your new role as Management Accountant you'll take ownership of the production of the monthly management accounts whilst also producing regular reports to senior stakeholders across the group. You will lead weekly and month management meetings to create robust action plans. You will assist with the annual budgeting process by providing insights on trends. You will review the sites' performance in order to improve performance and undertake benchmarking exercise at margin and Topex level.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this highly progressive role and company you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and have experience working within large complex organisation. You'll be a passionate ambitious individual that can influence others. Previous experience operating within a commercial role is essential. You'll be able to demonstrate clear examples where you'll improved processes, maximised margins, identified trends all to improve not only the finance function but overall business performance.
What you'll get in return
You will join one of the most respected businesses in the North of England. You'll join a business who can offer real career progression opportunities both here in the UK and Worldwide. You will receive a salary of circa £55,000 plus bonus and benefits. If your ambitious and looking for a business where their ambitions match those of your own, then this is the business for you!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust and the governors of St James’ and St Paul’s wish to appoint a Senior Site Manager to oversee our school sites and manage our site team.

Are you a trades person or similar with experience of site management or caretaking and team management? Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work in the education sector? If so, come and join our amazing schools.

At St. James’ C of E Primary, we serve the community of Wigan by providing a happy, secure and caring Christian environment where all are valued and respected. We believe in the uniqueness of the individual and recognise the diversity and range of contributions that each can make.

St Paul’s C of E Primary school is a small school which has God at the centre. We have excellent links with St Paul’s Church and the school and Church regularly worship together. St Paul's C of E. School believes in the uniqueness of every child created in the image of God. For this reason, we aim to enable each child to grow and develop in mind, body and spirit, through challenging and creative teaching within the context of healthy and meaningful relationships, set in a caring and supportive environment.

The successful candidates will have:

• Experience of premises/site management
• Experience of routine building maintenance
• Skills in compliance and maintaining health and safety
• People management skills and experience

What the school offers its staff

• Automatic annual pay progression to the top of your grade.
• A generous annual leave entitlement – 27 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years, 32 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent personal development opportunities such as fully funded apprenticeships.
• Fast access to occupational health, counselling and physiotherapy
• A happy, positive environment, committed and caring colleagues, a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Bodies.

Commitment to safeguarding

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Director of Education - Special Schools

Location: Esteem Multi Academy Central Offices are based at Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, NG15 0DT. This role will require regular visits to all our school sites.

Salary: Leadership Grade Points 25-29 £89,830 - £99,067

Start date: Easter 2025

Contract: 37 hours per week, all year round

This role comes at an exciting time for our Trust as we continue to rapidly grow and develop across the East and West Midlands. Esteem MAT currently has fourteen special schools and alternative provisions (AP’s), including one mainstream primary school with an ERF for children with autism. We have big ambitions to become one of the leading trust’s nationally for SEND, as we look to expand further in neighbouring regions, to provide a ‘world-class’ education system for children and young people with SEND.

You will be an experienced Headteacher/Executive Headteacher of a special school. Alternatively, you will have relevant experience of evaluating the performance of special schools in a comparable role, such as an HMI, Ofsted inspector or LA/MAT school improvement advisor.

We seek an exceptional individual to support the delivery of our Education Development and Improvement Framework (EDIF), with a focused determination to drive educational outcomes for pupils with SEND. You will have a forensic focus on the progress and experience of every pupil. Extensive knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based strategies for improving the quality of education in special schools, and the ability to ensure the effective implementation of these strategies, is essential. You will be committed to ensuring every pupil is provided with a high quality and inclusive education within our schools.

This will be a demanding but incredibly rewarding role. You will work alongside, be fully supported, and warmly welcomed by an exceptionally talented central education team. The team is strategically led by our Chief Education Officer, Clive Lawrence, OBE. The central education team also includes a Director of Education (AP specialist), Director of Safeguarding, Data Manager, plus a wider team of school improvement advisors and family support staff.

The successful candidate will manage their own diary, providing improvement and quality assurance work to our schools based upon ‘educational risk’. In addition, the role will entail some outward facing work, as and when commissioned by the DfE, LA’s and other MAT’s. Given the current educational/SEND landscape, we are wanting someone who will fully engage with policy development, initiatives and research at a local and national level.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits include Teachers’ Pension Scheme, mileage allowance paid at 45p per mile, Westfield Health membership, access to a range of CPD opportunities, some home based working.

For further information, including an informal discussion about the role or to visit our trust, please contact Clive Lawrence, OBE (Chief Education Officer), on 01623 859886, via email to HR@esteemmat.co.uk or visit our website at www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website. CV’s alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 24 November 2024 (23:59)

Shortlisting: Monday 25 November 2024

Interview date: 11, 12 or 13 December 2024

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an ambitious leader with a proven track record of delivering sustained and measurable school improvement?

We are seeking to appoint a Director of School Improvement who will work alongside the CEO, Director of Education and school leaders promoting excellence in all aspects of our work. You will be part of the development and implementation of Trust-wide strategies and will work directly with school leaders, balancing quality assurance, coaching and professional development, to maximise the performance and educational outcomes of our academies.

Enhance Academy Trust is a successful and growing Church of England Multi-Academy Trust which provides a home for both Church schools and Community schools. The Trust currently comprises of thirteen Primary schools and a Post 16 Creative and Performing Arts free school based in West Yorkshire. We will welcome another three primary schools into the Trust from September 2025 taking us to seventeen schools.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the ability to provide strategic leadership, with a background in school leadership, a Trust, or Ofsted. You will need to evidence significant personal impact and credibility.

You will demonstrate confident personal behaviour and be comfortable establishing relationships at pace with all stakeholders and local and regional partners. Your leadership credibility will allow you to hit the ground running with experienced education professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the lives of over four thousand children, young people and their families.

Significant experience of successfully implementing strategies to improve standards and performance is essential for this role. You will demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire, motivate and drive forward individuals and teams to be highly successful.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver the strategic vision for education within Enhance and promote this to colleagues, pupils and our wider communities
• Demonstrate evidence of a strong track record of working across schools ideally as an HMI, OI, LLE or NLE as well as a Headteacher
• Have a sound understanding of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework
• Use a range of evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, insightful and professional advice to school leaders
• Prepare and deliver professional development for colleagues across the Trust
• Be an individual who can develop effective relationships and get the best from others, expertly balancing quality assurance, support and challenge

If you have the skills, experience and drive to become our new Director of School Improvement we look forward to hearing from you.

What the school offers its staff

All of our schools are warm, welcoming and inclusive schools with friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated teams of teachers, support staff and governors

The Trust’s vision is simple: to deliver exceptional educational outcomes to enable our children and young people to live well in the ever-changing world around them. We also aim to allow our academy leaders and staff to develop the individual character of our academies so they can best serve their local communities.

As a Trust, we embrace effective collaboration and partnership to further improve the life chances of our children and young people.

If you would like further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact

Mark Randall (CEO) mark.randall@enhanceacad.org.uk or Simon McCarthy (Director of Education) simon.mccarthy@enhanceacad.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Specialist FASST Practitioner with a subject matter expertise around Bereavement (Training will be provided on this SME)

Location: Esteem Multi Academy Central Offices are based at Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, NG15 0DT (this is the main office, you will not be based here) This role is a community based, peripatetic role with the majority of referrals from South Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire

Grade/Scale: Grade 09 (Points 16-19) £25,844 – £28,105 (Pending NJC Pay Award 2024-25)

Start date: ASAP

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only. There will be requirement for occasional evening work

This key role will be part of a team of FASST Practitioners responsible for delivering the Esteem Early Help Service for academies across the MAT under the direction of the Director of Safeguarding and Early Help.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior FASST Practitioners, who report directly to the Director of Safeguarding and Early Help. You will be allocated a case load of young people and families and be responsible for the assessment of their need and delivering targeted intervention and support. This role involves a lot of lone working with young people and families in their homes, in the community and in different schools.

A minimum level 3 qualification in either childcare, community work, advice and guidance, education, health, social care or youth work is required along with a full driving license, access to a car and relevant business insurance. A working knowledge of services and provision in South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire is desirable. This role would be best suited to someone who lives and is familiar with the operating area.

As a Grade 09 Specialist Practitioner, you will be expected to develop subject matter expertise in bereavement. This role involves providing specialist support to families and young people experiencing grief, as well as delivering workshops and training sessions across schools within our trust. Comprehensive training on bereavement will be provided to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Experience of delivering support to young people and families in a relevant service area, mentoring, advisory work, coaching and problem-solving with young people and families is essential. The successful candidate will be a confident and competent verbal and written communicator who is self-motivated and assured when lone working. Experience of working with vulnerable families and young people who display challenging and anti-social behaviours is desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits include: LGPS Pension Scheme, mileage allowance paid at 45p per mile, school holidays and Westfield Health membership, access to a range of CPD opportunities, flexible working and opportunities to work from home.

For further information, please contact Timara Soar-Hamilton, Senior FASST Practitioner, via email at tsoar-hamilton@esteemmat.co.uk or visit our website at www.esteemmat.co.uk/vacancies. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 03 November 2024 (23:59)

Interview date: 07 November 2024 – Interview time will be allocated if candidate is successful through initial process on applying for the role.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust reserves the right to close this advertisement early upon suitable application

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Immediate start!

Creative Activation is on the lookout for superstar retail merchandisers to join our dedicated team for our client, Coles, as part of the CRT team.

Merchandising experience preferred however, the right attitude is essential! You will be responsible for completing various merchandising tasks such as planograms/relays, point of sale set-up, pricing, and ticketing.

If you are an independent and driven individual with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate $31.68/hour + superannuation
• Family friendly flexible hours
• Monday to Friday – no weekends!
• Work close to home
• Great team culture and opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Recognition Program

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:

• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to lift up to 15kg
• Have flexible availability on weekdays
• Available to work Fridays

This role is available to start ASAP!

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Location: Accrington

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

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

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

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

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

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

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

Location: Bolton

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

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

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

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

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

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

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

About the Role

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & 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
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*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

The fact you’re here makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care. Just as importantly, you’re ready to put the happiness and well-being of the people who live with us at the heart of everything you do.

What’s more, we’ve now adopted a flexible working approach to all our roles as many of our people prefer part time contracts. That means you’ll have as much flexibility as you need to fit your role around your other commitments. All you need to do is tell us the hours you want to work and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

About the role

As a Care Assistant/Carer on our team, you’ll care for our residents like they’re your own family. It’s all about looking after their physical, psychological and social needs, and day to day you’ll help with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. All to make sure we remain the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom.

About you

We provide full training so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, its just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.

About us

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand…

That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.

The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.

That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.

That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Carer/Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!

Acorn House

Acorn House Care Home is a residential care service, offering elderly people with a number of sensitive needs an accommodation in which they can achieve a pleasing day-to-day life, while also providing dementia care where required. The service is set up to achieve high care standards, is regularly reviewed and respected and open to new healthcare and product developments to extend capabilities for the sake of its residents.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Ref. No. 30524 Location : Blackburn

Role Overview:

Are you ambitious, up for a challenge, and looking for a meaningful career that impacts people's lives? Whether you have recruitment experience or not, this role offers an exciting and dynamic career in a fast-paced environment.

For Experienced Recruitment Consultants:

• Basic Salary: £26,000 - £28,500.
• First-Year Earnings: £28,000 - £31,500 (including commission).

For Entry-Level Candidates (No Recruitment Experience Required):

• Starting salary of £24,250, increasing to £26,000 after a year, and £28,500 after two years (with satisfactory reviews). First-year on-target earnings up to £27,000 with commission.

Why you might be Interested:

• Challenging & Rewarding Career: Ideal for ambitious people who want to improve others' lives.
• Supportive Training: Comprehensive training, mentorship, and career development are provided. No prior experience is necessary.

Other Perks:

Company Benefits

• Company pension
• Industry-leading training and an opportunity to earn an Advanced Diploma in Recruitment Services
• Professional credentials, recognized with designated letters after your name
• Lifestyle benefits (discounts on hotels, insurance, energy bills, etc.)
• Employee assistance helpline (counselling, legal and financial advice)
• 30 days paid holiday (increases to 33 days after a year)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunity to work at one of the UK’s largest and most successful recruitment businesses

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Client Interaction: Visit new and existing clients to understand their needs.
• Temporary worker Selection: Identify and assess candidates to match client requirements.
• High-Quality Service: Ensure delivery of services aligns with company values.
• Sales Targets: With support, work towards achievable sales goals.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break.

If you’re looking for a meaningful career in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this role seems perfect for you! The application process is designed to be simple and geared toward your success.

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CLINICAL PRACTICE Be responsible for providing clinical care to a defined caseload of patients that require highly specialised assessment, planning and intervention skills. Undertake a comprehensive assessment at a highly specialist level with patients on a designated caseload. This may involve the selection and application of standardised and non-standardised assessment, along with evidence-based treatment planning and intervention. Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, where appropriate, including effective discharge planning and onward referral. Assess capacity of patients in order to gain valid informed consent for intervention and work within organisational policy with patients who lack capacity. Formulate goals in partnership with the patient, clearly communicating your clinical reasoning, in order to justify your recommendations and utilising most appropriate treatment/intervention for the patients needs. Undertake risk assessment and manage and document risk. Advise senior and junior staff in appropriate therapeutic management of patients in relation to risk. Work as an autonomous practitioner in a variety of settings (clinic, patients own home, school, care home, hospital, etc.) where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously. CLINICAL LEADERSHIP Responsible for the effective case-load management of a complex case-load individually and within team and allocation of work to senior and junior staff, support staff and students. This will require an overview and re-allocation of work-load on a daily basis due to changing priorities, in order to support delivery of key quality and performance targets. Actively involved in research activities and practice development in work area; seeking out evidence-based practice, appraising, and applying knowledge as appropriate. Lead on the development of a clinical network within designated clinical area/pathway supporting delivery of best practice and relevant clinical guidelines. TEAM LEADERSHIP Manage departmental issues for staff within the designated service area, including workload management, holidays, sickness and performance. Inform Clinical and Operational Service Leads of clinical caseloads, referrals, waiting lists and other statistics and information as required. Responsible for staff supervision, including compliance for appraisals and associated personal development plans. Responsible for the management of HR of delegated staff including sickness reviews, return to work and maternity leaves.