61 Healthcare jobs in Colchester
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)- HMP Highpoint - Suffolk
Posted 12 days ago
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We are looking for a qualified (or soon-to-qualify) Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our team. As a PWP, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
You will assess service users’ suitability for evidence-based interventions and deliver a wide range of Step 2 psychological therapies, both on a one-to-one basis and through therapeutic groups. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, responsive service aligned with IAPT standards, while making a real difference to people’s lives.
The role also involves active participation in case management and line management supervision, supporting both clinical quality and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments, including risk assessments relating to self and others.
- Deliver a range of Step 2 evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups.
- Contribute to team performance, ensuring services meet IAPT quality standards.
- Actively participate in case management and line management supervision.
- Support the service in achieving its performance and outcome targets.
- Work flexibly across sites as required to meet service needs.
Essential Criteria
- Qualification (or soon-to-qualify) as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
- Experience undertaking comprehensive risk assessments.
- Experience delivering Step 2 interventions.
- Strong understanding of IAPT and the stepped-care model.
- Genuine interest in motivating and supporting people to improve their wellbeing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups.
- Good project and time management skills.
- Understanding of the need for evidence-based psychological interventions.
- Flexibility to meet service needs and willingness to work across sites.
About You
You are compassionate, motivated, and committed to supporting people through their recovery journey. You have a strong understanding of IAPT services and evidence-based interventions, alongside the ability to engage and motivate service users from diverse backgrounds. A team player, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and the flexibility required to meet the needs of the service.
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Diversity at Forward Trust
The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness.
When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.
To find out more about Forward’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and our current EDI strategy click here .
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.
If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.
Optometrist Manager - Stowmarket
Posted 12 days ago
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Location Stowmarket
Employment Type Full time
Contract Type Permanent
Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week 40
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date 31 October 2025
Your Role
At Asda nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver.
Our unique fixed price approach means there's no up-selling. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals, and there are no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford.
With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Manager's who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance.
Rota:
Week 1:-
Tuesday:- (1hr break)
Wednesday:- (1hr break)
Thursday:- (1hr break)
Friday:- (1hr break)
Saturday:- (1hr break)
Week 2:-
Monday:- (1hr break)
Tuesday:- (1hr break)
Wednesday:- (1hr break)
Thursday:- (1hr break)
Friday:- (1hr break)
About You
Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place to deliver high quality patient service.
You'll be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire operation. With tasks including managing your team of Optometrists and Optical assistants, overseeing compliance processes and procedures, reviewing sales forecasting and department targets whilst also dealing with customer queries, every day is busy and fast paced in an Asda Opticians.
You will also be responsible for clinic management and managing the shop floor process to ensure the department is well equipped for customer's needs.
Working in close partnership with an Optometrist you will also coach and develop your team so being confident in coaching others will be key to this role. Due to the fast-paced nature of this role and the different responsibilities you will need to be organised and able to manage your time effectively
You'll be:
A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC
On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
Confident in coaching others
Able to provide excellent customer and patient care
Driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets
You'll have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced Optics environment
Organised and able to manage your time effectively
Apply today by completing an online application…
Everything you'll love
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension up to 7% matched
- 15% colleague discount in store and online.
- Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
- Your professional indemnity insurance
- GOC fees paid
- CET package
- Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
- Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
- Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.
Patient Advisor
Posted 12 days ago
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Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.
The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.
The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.
A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding.
As an employee, you can benefit from the following:
- An industry leading salary plus excellent bonus potential
- State of the art, modern working environments
- 29 days annual leave
- Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
- Free eye tests
- Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
- Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Pension scheme
It’s our Patient Advisors role to make our patients feel comfortable and relaxed whilst providing a 5-star service. Our Patient Advisors should enjoy meeting new people and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills with both patients and ophthalmic professionals alike.
Your day to day responsibilities may vary however a typical day will involve the following duties:
- Building a strong relationship with our patients
- Performing diagnostic eye scans (full training will be provided)
- Confidently relaying patient information to the optometrist to ensure a smooth patient journey
- Maintaining patient records with accurate and up to date information
- Arranging affordable finance options to suit each individual patient
- Schedule patients’ consultations and surgeries with our optometrists and surgeons
- This role will involve occasional travel to Colchester Clinic
The successful candidate will:
- Be driven and passionate with a willingness to succeed
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills
- Be self-motivated to work with and without supervision
- Possess strong organisational skills
- Be commercially aware whilst providing world-class customer service
If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Care Assistant
Posted 16 days ago
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Our Client
Our 6-year-old client's complex needs stem from their brain injury. You will be assisting with his Cerebral Palsy and his medications via his PEG.
He is a playful, energetic boy who loves to play, socialise and learn- is highly intelligent, loves a good science experiment and is always on the go! He communicates using his eye gaze, dashes about everywhere in his walker and is very much in charge of directing his own fun.
Working knowledge of Play-Doh recipes is essential, alongside a sense of adventure, a good imagination and a lot of energy. He swims regularly, and we are looking to hire someone fun who can make each day as interactive as possible!
Shift availability
- Weekdays: 15:30 - 21:30.
- Weekends: 08:00 - 20:00.
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Healthcare Assistant Support Worker
Posted 1 day ago
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**Not Currently Offering Sponsorship**
MSM Healthcare are recruiting for experienced female HCA/SW's to work around Ipswich and surrounding areas.
As an HCA/SW you will be working within the establishment, providing care and support to children, 11 - 17. You must have must have at least 6 months experience in the sector and UK experience is vital.
The ideal candidate must be caring and compassionate, able to provide the highest standards of person centred care to the children while maintaining dignity, respect, well being and choice. We require staff that can work a legal minimum of 24 hours per week.
Due to locations of the settings own transport is desired but not essential.
MSM Healthcare offer:
+ Weekly pay + holiday pay on top
+ Competitive hourly rate - enhanced at nights and weekends
+ Free mandatory training
+ Refer a friend bonus*
+ Free Uniform
+ Free DBS**
+ On-going development and free enrolment onto NVQ levels*
**Terms and Conditions apply
Please note – MSM Healthcare is a UK based agency and are only able to offer work within UK. We require all applicants to be living in the UK with UK right to work. . Also, we are not set up to provide VISA sponsorships so to avoid disappointment please only apply if you meet the above criteria.
Healthcare Assistant Support Worker
Posted 1 day ago
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**Not Currently Offering Sponsorship
MSM Healthcare are recruiting for experienced HCA/SW's to work around Chelmsford and surrounding areas.
As an HCA/SW you will be working within the establishment, providing care and support to the resident's and your colleagues and must have at least 6 months UK experience.
The ideal candidate must be caring and compassionate, able to provide the highest standards of person centred care to the residents while maintaining dignity, respect, well being and choice. We require staff that can work a legal minimum of 24 hours per week.
Due to locations of the settings own transport is desired but not essential.
MSM Healthcare offer:
+ Weekly pay + holiday pay on top
+ Competitive hourly rate - enhanced at nights and weekends
+ Free mandatory training
+ Refer a friend bonus*
+ Free Uniform
+ Free DBS**
+ On-going development and free enrolment onto NVQ levels*
**Terms and Conditions apply
Please note – MSM Healthcare is a UK based agency and are only able to offer work within UK. We require all applicants to be living in the UK with UK right to work. . Also, we are not set up to provide VISA sponsorships so to avoid disappointment please only apply if you meet the above criteria.
Healthcare Assistant Support Worker
Posted 1 day ago
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**Not Currently Offering Sponsorship
MSM Healthcare are recruiting for experienced HCA/SW's to work around Colchester, Clacton and surrounding areas.
As an HCA/SW you will be working within the establishment, providing care and support to the resident's and your colleagues and must have at least 6 months UK experience.
The ideal candidate must be caring and compassionate, able to provide the highest standards of person centred care to the residents while maintaining dignity, respect, well being and choice. We require staff that can work a legal minimum of 24 hours per week.
Due to locations of the settings own transport is desired but not essential.
MSM Healthcare offer:
+ Weekly pay + holiday pay on top
+ Competitive hourly rate - enhanced at nights and weekends
+ Free mandatory training
+ Refer a friend bonus*
+ Free Uniform
+ Free DBS**
+ On-going development and free enrolment onto NVQ levels*
**Terms and Conditions apply
Please note – MSM Healthcare is a UK based agency and are only able to offer work within UK. We require all applicants to be living in the UK with UK right to work. . Also, we are not set up to provide VISA sponsorships so to avoid disappointment please only apply if you meet the above criteria.
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Activities Assistant - Care Home
Posted 2 days ago
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community.
ABOUT YOU
You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role.
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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 creativity 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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Care Assistant - Care Home
Posted 12 days ago
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As 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 YOU
To 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 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 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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Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank
Posted 12 days ago
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank Residential Senior Carer 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
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.
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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