42 Healthcare jobs in Kirkcaldy

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.

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.

Vacancy:    Senior Healthcare Assistant – Days (AV1793B)

Location:    Perth

Salary:    £14.32 per hour  

A Senior Healthcare Assistant is required at our Client’s fantastic Residential Care facility Situated in central Perth. The well-maintained facility offers 24-hour care for people over the age of 65, and in particular those living with Dementia for up to 17 service users.

Why work here?

• Excellent induction programme.
• Free meals on shift.
• Paid breaks.
• Ongoing career training and development.
• Opportunities for progression within the business.
• Excellent workplace pension.
• Guaranteed Hours.
• Generous annual leave package.
• Happy, friendly working atmosphere.

Our Client’s ethos is to be family orientated, professional, hard-working, client-led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home's environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Care Provider who really cares.

Previous experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant is desirable, however experience of medications is essential.

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.

Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency
Pay rate: From 12.50 + (PAYE - not via umbrella)
Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. 12.50 + holiday pay

What you'll be doing:
Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days or night (wakes) shifts.

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the residential homes. As an elderly care assistant, you will support elderly residents whilst supporting their daily needs and maintaining their safety and independence. Additionally, you will support elderly individuals with their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs.

We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication. You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities. On agency, you also have the opportunity to get involved with various clients including learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children and young people, mental health and more by encouraging people to live their lives to the fullest.

**Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions **

Requirements:

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
• Willing to undertake personal care
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits of joining us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply today!

Alternatively, call (phone number removed)

#CFFJP

Health Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency
Pay rate: From 12.50 + (PAYE - not via umbrella)
Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. 12.50 + holiday pay

What you'll be doing:
Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days or night (wakes) shifts.

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the residential homes. As an elderly care assistant, you will support elderly residents whilst supporting their daily needs and maintaining their safety and independence. Additionally, you will support elderly individuals with their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs.

We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication. You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities. On agency, you also have the opportunity to get involved with various clients including learning disabilities, hostels, homelessness, children and young people, mental health and more by encouraging people to live their lives to the fullest.

**Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions **

Requirements:

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
• Willing to undertake personal care
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits of joining us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply today!

Alternatively, call (phone number removed)

#CFFJP

Autism Practitioners, Fife Area Services – Dalgety Bay

Full & Part Time positions available, including Waking Nights

Pay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £2.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to 3.30 at your own pace.

00.80 per sleepover 

Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Reference: SA1084

Are you ready to make a real impact on someone’s life?

We’re looking for committed, compassionate, and creative Autism Practitioners to support someone to shape their new service! The team will be supporting Tony, a young adult who is about to take a major step forward - transitioning from children's services into his own tenancy.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to walk alongside someone at a turning point in their life, helping them shape their future, explore new possibilities, and thrive in adulthood.

You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team, working closely with Tony, his family, and professionals to ensure he feels safe, supported, understood, and empowered every step of the way.

Tony loves going out in the car, listening to music and enjoys spending time with his team. He also has a brilliant sense of humour.

Here’s what his current support team had to say:

“Our lives are so much better and happier since we came into Tony’s life!”

Autism Practitioners will work as a team to:

- Support the young person to feel safe, understood, relaxed, content, and happy in all areas of his life.
- Implement personalised support plans to ensure consistency for him during a time of uncertainty and change.
- Build positive relationships with the gentleman and his family.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure his life goals and aspirations are at the centre of his support.
- Use initiative to support this young man to be an active part of his local community and access a variety of interests that allow him to meet his goals.

On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners will enable the person:

- To take part in his chosen activities.
- To make decisions that matter to him and to feel empowered.

Desirable criteria:

- Experience in supporting a range of needs, including autism & learning disability.
- Experience in providing personal care and moving & handling.
- Successful candidates will have knowledge or be willing to learn about a Low Arousal Approach and creating stress-free environments.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits. To learn more, visit our website.

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Closing Date: 26th September

Register your interest for our online Information Session week beginning 29th October by contacting Sam Donaldson.

Interviews: 8th & 9th October

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Deputy Director of Clinical Services | Spire Murrayfield Hospital | Excellent Benefits | 7 month Fixed Term Contract

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Clinical Services to support the Director of Clinical Services in the clinical leadership and operational management of the hospital. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services (DCS).

This a varied role where you will be working across various departments with colleagues of the hospital and working collaboratively with numerous internal, external and group-level stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide robust evidence and assurance of compliance (both regulatory and Spire based) to the DCS
- Together with the Director of Clinical Services, lead on specific professional development issues
- To provide leadership, guidance and support to clinical teams always ensuring best practice
- Supporting the SMT with the hospital strategy and directives to ensure operational requirements are met
- Review and establish new trends and introduce and embed innovation and excellence into clinical practice
- Develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders to provide a robust, effective, patient centred focus to delivery of hospital wide plans
- Be responsible for reviewing and updating Clinical Policies and SOPs
- Attend and chair several clinical meetings
- Lead and manage change effectively
- Offer expert clinical guidance as necessary
- Support and manage the clinical pathways to ensure safe and individually appropriate patient journeys
- Lead on patient experience and engagement across the hospital, including the management and monitoring of patient complaints, concerns and patient experience feedback and, from this, assure the quality of services for patients
- Comply with all CQC standards and ensure the hospital is always "ready for inspection"

Who we're looking for:
- Registered healthcare professional with an active registration, ideally with clinical management experience in one or more of the areas responsible for above
- Management positions of at least 2 years with the motivation and development of clinical teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management
- Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives
- Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities
- Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice
- Experience in data reporting and patient's outcomes- NICOR/JAG etc

Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Health Assessment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free DBS
- Free Car park

We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

We care, the way you care 

Come and join us in Edinburgh!

Randolph Hill are looking for an outstanding person to join us as a Care Assistant at either Ashley Court in Morningside or Blenham House in Sighthill. Permanent full or part time or bank posts are available.

***  Market Leading Rates of Pay - from £13.77 - £9.09 per hour, with overtime at time plus 33% and career development potential ***

Company Benefits;

·    Excellent rate of pay - £13.77 – 19.09 per hour - we are an accredited Living                Wage employer

·    Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£18.31 - £25 9 per hour) 

·    Permanent full or part time or staff bank opportunities available

·    Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks

·    Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme

·    Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement

·    Long service holidays and awards

·    Free parking on site

·    Staff retail and leisure discounts through our benefits hub

·    Rolling programme of mandatory training

·    Structured career development opportunities up to Team Leader level

·    Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team

·    "Recommend a Friend" scheme - £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants

·    Positive reputation of our nursing homes with lower staff turnover than the sector            average

·    Well run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across our homes

·   More flexible working patterns can be achieved, if required, working on our                      separate staff bank team

Main responsibilities

• To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
• To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
• To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
• To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
• To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
• To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies

 Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 1 years care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based.  We are also keen to hear from student nurses
• From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
• For Principal Carer post an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care environment
• Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
• Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
• Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
• Being able to deal with a variety of issues and respond appropriately

Our Organisation

Randolph Hill is one of Scotland’s long standing, reputable providers of care for older people. We own and run 7 nursing homes across east central Scotland with strong care inspection grades and good staffing levels, making it the perfect place to develop your career whilst building positive relationships with our residents and delivering a higher standard of care in our purposely designed nursing homes.

At Randolph Hill, we provide a structure where you can make a real difference. We are large enough to be able to provide what our teams need, such as a supportive management, detailed policies and procedures and regular comprehensive training, whilst still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic and making the right decision to fit each circumstance. We have a career pathway allowing our staff to progress their career with many examples.

What do our Staff Say?

“It is important to me to be treated as a person and not just a number. This is achieved at Randolph Hill when the senior management team make an effort to get to know all the staff employed in all the homes.”

 “I have always had better job satisfaction when employed by a smaller company in comparison to larger care home providers.”

“The rate of pay is competitive for the area”

 “I enjoy the experience of caring for my residents and feel satisfied when I am able to make a difference in a resident’s quality of life. Randolph Hill provides a very comfortable environment and resources to make that possible.  Randolph Hill provide a good and safe working environment, quality care and co-operative management and these were the most important factors in making my decision to join Randolph Hill.”

“I am very proud to work for Randolph Hill.  I have been employed by the company for over 5 years. The residents receive a high standard of care, delivered in a person centred manner. The staff and management have helped me to develop and progress in my career.”

All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We care, the way you care 

Come and join us in West Lothian

Randolph Hill are looking for an outstanding person to join us as a Care Assistant at either Holmesview in Broxburn or Kirk Lane in Livingston. Permanent full or part time or bank posts are available.

***  Market Leading Rates of Pay - from £13.77 - £9.09 per hour, with overtime at time plus 33% and career development potential ***

Company Benefits;

·    Excellent rate of pay - £13.77 – 9.09 per hour - we are an accredited Living                Wage employer

·    Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£18.31 - £25. per hour) 

·    Permanent full or part time or staff bank opportunities available

·    Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks

·    Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme

·    Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement

·    Long service holidays and awards

·    Free parking on site

·    Staff retail and leisure discounts through our benefits hub

·    Rolling programme of mandatory training

·    Structured career development opportunities up to Team Leader level

·    Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team

·    "Recommend a Friend" scheme - £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants

·    Well run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades across our homes

·   More flexible working patterns can be achieved, if required, working on our                      separate staff bank team

Main responsibilities

• To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
• To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
• To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
• To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
• To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
• To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies

 Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 1 years care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based.  We are also keen to hear from student nurses
• From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
• For Principal Carer post an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care environment
• Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
• Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
• Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
• Being able to deal with a variety of issues and respond appropriately

Our Organisation

Randolph Hill is one of Scotland’s long standing, reputable providers of care for older people. We own and run 7 nursing homes across east central Scotland with strong care inspection grades and good staffing levels, making it the perfect place to develop your career whilst building positive relationships with our residents and delivering a higher standard of care in our purposely designed nursing homes.

At Randolph Hill, we provide a structure where you can make a real difference. We are large enough to be able to provide what our teams need, such as a supportive management, detailed policies and procedures and regular comprehensive training, whilst still small enough to avoid becoming overly bureaucratic and making the right decision to fit each circumstance. We have a career pathway allowing our staff to progress their career with many examples.

What do our Staff Say?

“It is important to me to be treated as a person and not just a number. This is achieved at Randolph Hill when the senior management team make an effort to get to know all the staff employed in all the homes.”

 “I have always had better job satisfaction when employed by a smaller company in comparison to larger care home providers.”

“The rate of pay is competitive for the area”

 “I enjoy the experience of caring for my residents and feel satisfied when I am able to make a difference in a resident’s quality of life. Randolph Hill provides a very comfortable environment and resources to make that possible.  Randolph Hill provide a good and safe working environment, quality care and co-operative management and these were the most important factors in making my decision to join Randolph Hill.”

“I am very proud to work for Randolph Hill.  I have been employed by the company for over 5 years. The residents receive a high standard of care, delivered in a person centred manner. The staff and management have helped me to develop and progress in my career.”

All enquires will be treated in the strictest confidence.