409 Care jobs in Kent

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent.

Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently seeking a Locum Social Care Officer to join the Peripatetic Safeguarding team. This is a specialist team which covers the County of Kent.

Purpose of the Job:

To make a difference every day as a Safeguarding Enquiry Officer. Supporting people to make informed choices to live as full and safe lives as possible. Working in partnership to ensure support is appropriately coordinated and communication is effective between agencies and other parties. Work closely with service providers and other agencies to support the people we support to work towards their independence, wellbeing goals and outcomes. Collaborate closely with Adult Social Care Connect Hubs, Adult Social Care Community Teams, the Market Support Team, Commissioning and Care Providers to enhance the quality and consistency of care delivery. Undertake safeguarding enquiries assessed as presenting substantial or critical risk, where multiple concerns have arisen concurrently or within a short timeframe. Primarily work with-though not limited to-residential care providers, and undertake other enquiries as required, in response to evolving service demands. Ensure proactive engagement with providers and internal teams to promote best practices in the prevention of abuse and neglect, in alignment with the Principles of Safeguarding as outlined in the Care Act 2014.

Main duties and responsibilities:

* Liaise with multiple external organisations (for example: GPs, Community Mental Health Teams and Community Wardens) to ascertain additional information as required, to identify the appropriate support for a person.

* Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support. Identify what is important to the people we support, and how they can live a life they want to live. Being involved in people's lives in the least intrusive way - and always in their best interests

* Support people and their carers, family members or others in their support network, to build and maintain community links, and to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible

* Build and develop relationships with wider partners to conduct person-centered reviews, including annual statutory reviews, of clients' care and support plans, and work together to enable people to achieve their personal outcomes.

* Support the management of crisis intervention to meet immediate requirements and reduce risk. Carry out safeguarding enquiries under the direction of an experienced practitioner and ensure safeguarding post implementation plans are disseminated to minimise the risk of future abuse or neglect.

* Be flexible and adaptable in supporting people, their families and carers by using skills and expertise/training to undertake specialist work, by working with people in another locality if required and by working with managers and colleagues to provide access to the service during its operating hours in order to contribute to the delivery of an effective, accessible and resilient social care service.

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU
You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

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 roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational 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.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU
You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

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 roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational 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.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank 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 Bank 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 YOU
To join us as a Bank 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
As 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 people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank 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 Bank 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 YOU
To join us as a Bank 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
As 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 people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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R&V Ltd is looking for individuals who have an upbeat personality who are ready to work as care assistants/nurses for our client. We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful towards the residents individual abilities and own a car.

Your CARE ASSISTANT role will include:

• Assisting resid.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU
You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As 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 motivational 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.

#2003

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU
You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As 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 motivational 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.

#2003

Position Overview:

We are on the hunt for a vibrant and ambitious Registered Manager (or deputy manager) to take charge in an exciting venture. We are looking for someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen. If you're a proactive individual with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the care service, including recruitment, training, and supervision of care staff.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual clients, ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Monitor care services to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and their families to ensure satisfaction and trust in our services.
• Drive business growth through effective networking initiatives, identifying expansion opportunities.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team to ensure seamless care provision.

Requirements:

• Level 5 NVQ in health and social care or degree in a relevant Health and social care areas of training (or working towards)
• Proven experience in a similar role within the homecare sector, with a track record of delivering high-quality care services.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in domiciliary care.
• A passion for delivering person-centred care and improving the lives of others.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development, including a clear career path to potentially become an Operations Manager overseeing multiple territories.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others and contribute to the growth of a successful business.
• Flexible working/Remote working
• On site parking