129 Healthcare jobs in Letchworth Garden City

Agency Care Assistant

Pay rate: £12.50 - £8.78 plus holiday pay, an hour, weekly pay

Reference: HCA/BEDFORD/1

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives ? Jane Lewis is looking for Care Assistants in Bedford and the surrounding areas.

We are offering an exciting opportunity working within our group owned residential service in Bedford, who specialise in supporting young adults with varying needs including neurological conditions, brain injury,k spinal injury, strokes and functional neurological disorders

As an Agency Care Assistant we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts that fit around you
• Pay rates starting from £12 9 per hour, holiday pay inclusive
• 24/7 support from our branch team
• Comprehensive free training
• Opportunity for further development, including access to NVQ’s
• Your DBS update service fee covered*
• Weekly Pay

As an Agency Care Assistant, you must:

• Be over the age of 18 to apply
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be a UK resident, we are unable to offer sp0ns0rship.
• Have 6 months prior experience in a healthcare setting
• Have excellent communication skills and a basic knowledge of the sector
• Be able to build a strong rapport with service users who have varying needs and abilities
• Have a genuine passion working in the healthcare sector

The duties of an Agency Care Assistant include assisting with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation and medication management, promoting independence and a sense of well-being among service users.

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis is a leading healthcare recruiter within the UK that puts people first. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable individuals.  

If you are a motivated and caring individual, apply to be an Agency Care Assistant in Bedford with Jane Lewis today!

*terms apply

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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.

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 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.

Join Our Compassionate Team as a Senior Night Care Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of elderly individuals? Do you have a heart for providing exceptional care and support to those who need it most? We want YOU to be part of our dedicated team at our warm and welcoming elderly residential homes.

About the Role:
As a Senior Night Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the comfort, dignity, and well-being of the residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Offering emotional support and companionship to our residents.
• Helping with daily living activities such as meals, medication reminders, and general housekeeping.
• Encouraging and assisting with social and recreational activities.
• Ensuring that each resident feels valued, respected, and cared for in a homely environment.

What We're Looking For:

• A compassionate and caring nature, with a genuine desire to help others.
• 1 year experience in care work in the UK, including how to effectively use a hoist.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues.
• A team player who is willing to go above and beyond to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Full valid UK driving license
• NVQ of any Level

If you're ready to make a difference and join a team that values kindness, respect, and care, apply today!

How to Apply:
Send your CV or contact us on (phone number removed) or Info @ ten90.co .uk for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team - where caring is at the heart of everything we do.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, or civil partnership

Health & Safety Officer
Whetstone
5 days per week 37.5 hours over Monday to Friday
£40K-£45K DOE

Summary of Position

This is a multi-site role, as the Company's Competent Person the job holder will internally take the lead on all matters Health and Safety with the support of our external Health & Safety Consultant, ensuring work- place safety and compliance with health and safety regulations, and promoting a positive safety culture.

Working towards adopting a zero-harm concept with a focus on eliminating workplace incidents and accidents in the workplace.

The role will involve working with external and internal stakeholders across health and safety and environment.


Primary Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities of the Health & Safety Officer:

Risk assessments
Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implementing appropriate control measures including but not limited to performing reviews.

Contractor management
Ensuring contractors meet the company's and HSE's standards for routine maintenance and or projects, mitigating risks and promoting safety, this will include reviewing RAMS, issuing and closing out permit to work.

Incident and accident management
Recording and thoroughly investigating any event that deviates from normal business operations including near misses, accidents, incidents and other safety or security concerns.
Implementing control measures to prevent reoccurrence and ensuring compliance with legal requirements (RIDDOR).

Training and awareness
Delivering in-house health and safety training to employees including inductions to new starters and contractors. This will also include toolbox talks.

COSHH management
Identifying hazardous substances in the workplace, evaluating potential risks and complying with the hazardous management plan. Creating and reviewing COSHH assessments. Ensuring internal and third-party MSDS' are compliant.

Compliance reporting
Managing and reporting on health and safety matters, ensuring adherence to regulations, which includes maintaining records, reviewing documents, ensuring they are in the correct format, relevant and are duly signed and dated.
Providing internal KPI reporting for management.
Reporting on any non-compliances in relation to any of the ISO standards and relevant legislation and regulations.

Monitoring and health surveillance
Managing the process and third parties for monitoring exposure levels and health surveillances.
This will include identifying business needs, number and type of assessments required communicating schedules to departmental managers reviewing reports and implementing corrective actions and control measures.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Managing company PPE ensuring the distribution of authorised PPE, monitoring internal user checks, organising third party inspections, and ensuring employees are trained on the safe use of any PPE issued to them and the reporting of any defects.

Continuous improvement
Working with the wider team to develop a continuous improvement plan that focuses on enhancing business processes that eliminate inefficiencies, reduces health and safety risks and promotes zero harm in the workplace.

Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Working with managers, team leaders, employees supporting the delivery of and reviews of standard operating procedures, ensuring they remain current and relevant at all times, including and not limited to providing the wider team.

Administration
Upkeep of internal registers that capture information pertaining to compliance records, employee PPE, COSHH assessments, COSHH register, MSDS etc. and disseminating as required. Carrying out other administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Safety culture
Promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging a proactive approach to health and safety throughout the business across employees, visitors, and contractors.

Health & Safety Officer Specification:

Qualifications & Training - NEBOSH
Experience - 3 years in a manufacturing H&S role
Strong Organisational Skills
Multi-Tasker
Customer Service Focus
Good Interpersonal

Manton Heights Care Centre are actively recruiting for experienced, high quality Senior Healthcare Assistants to join their friendly team.

Don’t delay apply today

Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
li>Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
• Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
• Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
• Assisting residents with mobility and support
• Administering residents’ medication
< i>Taking responsibility for the allocation of staff duties, and overseeing the daily charts
• Participating in residents' review meetings with external bodies
• Supervising the care staff
   
  strong>Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a care environment
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature
• Passionate and keen to develop new skills
• A good listener with patience
• Flexibility, due to shift work
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
• Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK
   
  strong>Benefits

• Ongoing training and support to further your career
• Full and comprehensive induction
• Company pension scheme*
• Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)*
• Refer a friend bonus*
• 2 free uniforms
   
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Are you looking for the next step in your Health Care journey?

Are you bored of not knowing your rota from week to week?

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate& proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing team!

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes.

We are looking for HCA'S / Carers with experience working with adults or children with the following:

• Peg Feeding
• Tracheostomy
• Seizure Management
• Suctioning
• Enteral feeding
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (BIPAP)
• Personal Care

Benefits:

• Weekly payments
• 250 referral fee
• 3 months rolling rota
• Permanent and Additional ADHOC work available
• In house training (Bespoke)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting clients outside of the home where required i.e., medical appointments.
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

Are you looking for the next step in your Health Care journey?

Are you bored of not knowing your rota from week to week?

First Option Healthcare is currently recruiting for a compassionate& proactive Healthcare Assistant to join the rapidly growing team!

Here at FOH we have got a great opportunity to work one on one with patients in their family homes.

We are looking for HCA'S / Carers with experience working with adults or children with the following:

• Peg Feeding
• Tracheostomy
• Seizure Management
• Suctioning
• Enteral feeding
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (BIPAP)
• Personal Care

Benefits:

• Weekly payments
• 250 referral fee
• 3 months rolling rota
• Permanent and Additional ADHOC work available
• In house training (Bespoke)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting clients outside of the home where required i.e., medical appointments.
• Caring for patients within their own home and building a rapport with family members
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

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.