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An excellent job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Support Worker to work in an amazing nursing home based in the Ipswich area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This nursing home specialises in general & dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as 'Good' by CQC

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent**

As a Support Worker your key duties include:

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
• Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
• Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Have a genuine desire to care for others,
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.60 per hour and the annual salary is £23,587.20 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Accommodation available on site (low monthly rates)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company's Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4114

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on or send your CV

 £36,457 - £9,272 + excellent benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

As a Pastoral Manager you’ll take the lead in enabling your team to meet our young peoples’ emotional needs. Our young people have challenging complex emotional and behavioural needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and need more support than most. You’ll make sure they get it by applying high standards of care. It means working with families and developing programs for each individual young person. With careful assessment and planning, you’ll create a positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young people’s developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate your team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility, good organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage a team means you’ll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hilden Park school is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s and Speech, Language and Communication needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serving Tonbridge and the wider communities; you can be at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits
  here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

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Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Pastoral Manager, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties

• Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection

• NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

• Ideally - Leadership related Qualification

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

• Experience of staff appraisal/performance management and supervision

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

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To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Join Danecout School as a Health Care Assistant Care. Support. Empower – make a daily difference in children's lives

Hours: 32.5 hours per week Mon - Fri 8.45 am - 4 pm Contract: Permanent Term Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: ASAP Actual Salary: Grade D2 - points £18, £SEN Allowance 539 (Actual Salary)

A Career with Purpose

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in a young person's life every day?

Danecourt is a special school dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children with complex and diverse needs. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

In this vital role, you'll provide essential medical and personal care to our students, ensuring their well-being and enabling them to thrive in a safe and supportive environment. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to become a key part of our school community and to help our students reach their full potential.

What you'll do:

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in our school community. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with medical conditions so they can fully access learning and enrichment opportunities.
• Administering medicine and providing personal care, feeding, and toileting support where required.
• Managing and maintaining pupils' healthcare plans, ensuring training and documentation are always up to date.
• Monitoring pupil wellbeing, observing and reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Coordinating First Aid across the school, ensuring resources and records are maintained.
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and external health professionals.
• Providing pastoral care, reassurance, and support for pupils who are ill, upset, or injured.
• Ensuring safe and inclusive participation in school trips, swimming lessons, clubs, and wider opportunities.
• Contributing to safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion policies to uphold the highest standards of care

Who You Are:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, empathetic, and committed to supporting children's health and wellbeing
• Experienced in a healthcare, school, or caregiving setting (experience with SEND children is desirable).
• Skilled at working as part of a team and building trust with families and professionals.
• Confident in managing sensitive medical situations calmly and professionally.
• Organised, proactive, and willing to undertake training to meet pupils' medical needs.
• Ideally holds a relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care), though full training will be provided.

What We Offer

Danecourt offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where support staff are valued as key members of the team. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer meaningful career opportunities, collaborative working, and the chance to help pupils with SEND thrive.

Here's what you can expect:

• A supportive, team-based culture, where collaboration is key across classrooms and satellite provisions
• Meaningful Impact, unlike a traditional healthcare role, being part of the Danecourt team means directly supporting children's health needs within a school setting. You'll see the immediate difference your care makes every day — whether it's enabling a child to join a lesson, take part in a trip, or simply feel safe and supported at school.
• Work-Life Balance role, with a term time only role you'll benefit from the same school holiday schedule, giving you more time to focus on your well-being and enjoy a healthy work-life balance
• Ongoing CPD and training tailored to your role and future career goals
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and employee wellbeing support
• Join a school that is proud to be the Winner of the Primary Special School Provision category at the Medway Parents and Carers Forum SEND Awards.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We'd love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Danecourt so special. Please contact the school office on to arrange.

You'll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don't delay

My New Term Link:

Danecourt School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, striving to build a team that reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with the latest safeguarding guidance.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,18 00- 8,142.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

The Rough Sleeper Nursing Service, run by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, offers specialist outreach care for people rough sleeping or living in unstable housing across East Kent, West Kent, and Medway. This service provides trauma-informed healthcare in accessible locations like hostels, day centres, temporary accommodation, and even on the streets. Nurses offer wound care, manage long-term conditions, conduct physical health checks, give harm reduction advice, and promote health to enhance wellbeing and reduce hospital admissions.

The Rough Sleeper Nurse is essential in providing specialized, trauma-informed healthcare to individuals sleeping rough or staying in temporary housing throughout the Medway area. As part of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's Rough Sleeper Nursing Service, this role offers flexible, community-based support such as wound care, managing long-term conditions, physical health checks, and promoting overall health.

Additional Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 9-5

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB).

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.

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 can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

An outstanding new job opportunity has become available for an experienced Care Home Manager to manage an exceptional residential care home based in the Canterbury, Kent area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This care home provides residential care, dementia care, and adult respite break. This isn't just a beautiful home with superb support services; it's a place where residents thrive with enriching lives at the heart of everything they do

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care**

As the Care Home Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Ensure high standards of service delivery within a quality assurance framework by ensuring that the highest level of nursing and residential care standards are maintained at all times through the quality assurance cycle
• Ensure that the care home complies with all relevant legislation and registration requirements by establishing, maintaining and monitoring procedures and maintaining awareness of major developments and legislation within the sector
• Manage the recruitment, performance and development of quality staff to ensure that skilled staff is available to meet the needs of the service, ensuring compliance to all HR and L&D policy requirements
• Ensure economic viability assisting in setting, monitoring and controlling budgets to ensure income is maximised and value for money achieved, including new business opportunities are identified and occupancy is exceeded
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and plans to enable the care home to achieve its business objectives
• Promote the aims and interests of the business with external organisations by marketing and promoting the business to external agencies and within the wider community
• Contribute, as appropriate, to special projects and change programmes in support of the Group's objectives

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Proven relevant senior management experience in the care sector
• Robust experience of directly managing staff
• Ability to demonstrate a positive and accepting approach to clients whatever their needs
• Proven ability in budget preparation and control
• Excellent communication skills

The successful Care Home Manager will receive an excellent salary of £75,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working for 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

**20% Bonus + Relocation Allowance**

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• CQC performance bonus
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Loyalty Award available
• Refer a friend scheme payment
• Contributory pension
• Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards'
• Criminal Records Checks are funded

Reference ID: 6677

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on or send your CV

Support Worker

Location: Dover, Kent, South East Hours: 19hrs per week Pay: £13.00 per hour

About HomeCareDirect

HomeCareDirect is a leading national provider of personalised home care. We are dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while ensuring our staff receive high-quality training, supervision, and career development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Ongoing Support & Recognition

As a Personal Care Assistant , you’ll be part of our client’s dedicated support team, providing essential care in their home. You’ll be employed by HomeCareDirect but will focus solely on supporting this client.

The rota pattern for this role is as follows, which works out as 19hrs per week, over a 2-week rota pattern:

Week 1:  Monday and Tuesday, 9am to 4pm

Week 2:  Sleep-in, 24hr shift – Monday 4pm to Tuesday 4pm (please note that sleep-in hours between 10pm to 7am are paid at £12.21 per hour)

You would be expected to be flexible so you can cover other support workers in times of sickness or holidays.

About the Client & Your Responsibilities

Our client is a warm and sociable man who lives with learning disabilities and epilepsy and requires full-time care in his own home.  He thrives on interaction and enjoys being around people.  He is very tactile and appreciates close, engaging support.  He especially loves spending time with his support workers reading books, playing games and jigsaws and going on trips into the community.  Keeping him entertained, stimulated and socially engaged is a key part of the role.

As our clients PA, you will also provide personal care and assist with day-to-day tasks around the home, including preparing and cooking meals and carrying out general domestic duties.  

The ideal person for this role will be warm, patient and adaptable, being able to work both independently and as part of a team.  No two days are the same, so you will need to think on your feet and use your initiative to ensure our client remains healthy, safe and happy in his environment.

Training & Support

We provide comprehensive, paid training (to CQC standards) before your start date, covering: Full induction Safeguarding Adults First Aid / Food Hygiene / Health & Safety / Medication Care Needs

Falls Awareness / Mental Capacity Act & DOLs / PBS Learning Disability / Epilepsy Awareness / Autism Awareness / Oliver McGowan

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at minimum wage.

Who We’re Looking For

ü  Driver with a full UK licence

ü  Previous experience with epilepsy and knowledge of seizures is essential

ü  A patient, caring, respectful attitude

ü  A compassionate, reliable, and committed individual

ü  Commitment to long-term, person-centred care

ü  Ability to cover in times of sickness and holidays

It would also be an advantage if you have previous care experience and a knowledge of epilepsy, though this is not essential as training is provided.

Join a Team That Cares

At HomeCareDirect, we are committed to safe, fair recruitment and ensuring all staff are vetted, trained, and supervised to the highest standards.

If you're dedicated to making a meaningful difference, apply today!

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.

An excellent job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Support Worker to work in an amazing nursing home based in the Ipswich area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This nursing home specialises in general & dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as 'Good' by CQC

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent**

As a Support Worker your key duties include:

• Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
• Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
• Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Have a genuine desire to care for others,
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.60 per hour and the annual salary is £23,587.20 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Accommodation available on site (low monthly rates)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company's Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4114

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on or send your CV

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Care Home Manager to work in a residential service based in the Folkestone, Kent area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a fantastic service which provides residential support for males and females with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The home is located in a tranquil setting on a private housing estate

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health or Social Care**

As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Promote an enabling environment, ensuring high standards of professional practice, whilst ensuring compliance with external regulatory standards are met at all times
• Be required to deputise in the absence of the manager
• Provide specific management, support, advice and motivation to the staff team to ensure that the people who use are services are supported to be as independent as possible and achieve their goals. We are looking for people to join us to help achieve our aim of delivering a fantastic person-centred support service
• Need to have experience of working with people who have a learning disability and can present with complex behaviours. You will also have held a supervisory role within the social care sector
• Be highly flexible in your approach

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Demonstrable and proven managerial experience within a similar role and to have had responsibilities for the management and supervision of a staff team
• Have an understanding of person centred, needs-led and outcome based service
• Committed to quality care and service provision
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work under own initiative

The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent salary of £14.40 per hour and the annual salary is £29,952 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Online benefits and cash back rewards
• Pension Options

Reference ID: 7133

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on or send your CV