Total 294 Customer Service job vacancies in Blackburn/Burnley, BB2 3HH

We are looking to recruit Health Care Assistants on our Acute Medical Unit

We admit patients medically unwell patients direct from GP's, the Emergency Department and clinics. The patients are seen, assessed and treated, then transferred or discharged home.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team in a fast paced environment with a high turnover of patients that is committed to delivering quality care to all patients.

We work with a multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that patient care is of the highest standard.

We are looking for candidates with good interpersonal, communication and organisational. Previous care experience is also desirable ideally gained in a healthcare environment. In house training will be provided. It is essential that the successful applicant is committed to professional development and has the ability to work as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.

The type of candidate we are looking for needs to be dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic and be committed to providing care to an excellent standard, open to change in order that we continually improve.

Patients are the most important part of our work and caring for them to a high standard in a caring and safe environment is paramount.

Working alongside a trained nurse to deliver safe, personal and effective care is the main responsibility but an enthusiasm to develop yourself within the role is desirable. Further knowledge of basic life support, physiological measurement recording, safer handling and equality and diversity are all areas in which training can be provided for the successful candidate. There will also be an opportunity to further develop your knowledge with learning skills like venepuncture and cannulation.

The role will involve assisting the patients with their daily activities of living, washing, dressing, nutrition, hygiene, etc to maintain an excellent standard of patient care.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom have won awards for their work.

Main duties:

1 Assist with the admission and discharge of patients - appropriate duties may include listing of clothing and assistance with dressing and undressing.

2 Assist with making occupied beds and strip and clean unoccupied beds, according to infection prevention policies.

3 Help patients to prepare for meals and assist in the service of meals. Serve refreshments and simple diets, where appropriate.

4 Help with the feeding of patients where appropriate.

5 Assist with bathing in bed and in the bathroom, with turning and moving of patients, including the use of mechanical aids and bed appliances.

6 If required, help patients with personal hygiene, including care of hair, teeth and nails under supervision, assist with oral hygiene of conscious patients.

7 Assist HCAs and above, with the undertaking of ‘last offices’

8 Assist in the care of pressure areas and the care of the incontinent patient.

9 Participate in the rehabilitation of patients in hospital e.g., dressing, undressing, taking to the toilet and using commodes.

10 Participate in giving and/or removing toilet equipment.

11 Care of sanitary equipment, including decontamination of baths, bins and commodes after use and the decontamination of beds, lockers and other ward equipment according to hospital policy.

12 Prepare, clean and tidy clinical rooms, clean nursing equipment and cupboards, excluding cupboards for storing controlled medicines.

13 Answer telephone, take, record and transmit messages to qualified staff.

14 Assist with keeping of routine records, e.g., weight charts and fluid balance charts.

15 Assist with movement of patients to other wards, clinics, departments or hospitals and undertake chaperon and escort duties.

16 Help patients with the care of their personal belongings.

17 Report to the person in charge, all observations made of the patient.

18 Carry out basic administrative tasks in the absence of the ward clerk, e.g., filing, ordering, checking stock levels.

19 Assist with the collection of specimens. Test urine and weigh patients as requested,

20 Liaise with other wards and departments, delivery and collecting items as required including the collection of blood for transfusion.

21 Removal of spillages of types in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.

22 Disposal of all waste including non-clinical waste bags, clinical waste and sharps.

23 Care of patients’ flowers.

24 Replenishing of all disposable items.

25 Upon receipt of ward provisions, ensure they are stored and correctly rotate according to date, i.e. milk, medical and surgical supplies.

Communication

1 Establish and maintain relationships with patients/clients, relatives, friends and staff, and participate in supporting patients.

2 Attend ward/department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.

3 Maintain an effective communication network; both verbal, written and electronic, keep registered practitioners informed.

4 Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.

5 Meet and welcome patients/ relatives and other visitors and familiarise them with the environment.

6 Maintain good relationships with team members, and visitors to the ward/department.

Provide assistance when necessary.

7 Operate and input basic information to computerised systems within the unit.

8 Help maintain materials, equipment and stock, reporting problems and defects to professional staff.Training and Development.

1 Participate in Personal Develop Review. In discussion with line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan, to identify Training and Development needs, in line with personal and organisational objectives and linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework

2 All employees have a duty to attend annual mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.

3 Sustain and improve own development by using opportunities provided by the Trust.

4 Assist with Local Induction programmes for newly appointed staff.

5 Assist in training new staff in the care and maintenance of equipment






This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Purpose:  

This role has been designed to provide a high quality service to our customers by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately. You will pride yourself on building and maintaining a welcoming and safe atmosphere. As the customer Liaison representative, you will be the first point of contact for our clients as they arrive to the building. 



The Customer Liaison Representative is seen as the face of the Link Facility. This role is also designed for, being the Link Users point of contact, review Bookings via the Kiosk booking system/platform, general knowledge of the services available, reviewing and providing feedback to Team Leader, and provide support to the Supervisors.



The Customer Services Liaison plays a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality service to our customer, meeting with customers as required, gaining feedback and engaging in proactive dialogue. The Customer Services Liaison will also be responsible for facilitating building visitors, area seating planning, proactively identify defects, report and coordinate corrective actions and maintain high standards within the building. The individual will have a keen eye for detail and an ability to understand and ensure customer needs are being met.  



Working Hours: 42 Hours per week between the following hours:

Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 17:30, Friday 07:00 - 13:00

Shift patterns are subject to availability and will be decided upon business needs.

Accountabilities, Key activities Include but are not limited to:

-Meet and greet customers

-User registration

-Manage the Booking System

-Source availability of rooms/desks for customers/groups

-Book desks/rooms for customers/groups

-Respond to the Link shared email inbox

-Send out confirmation emails for all bookings

-Request attendees for bookings when not added

-Manage no show information on a daily basis

-Assist Link users with Kiosk booking system (how to book)

-Special Requirements - ergonomic chairs etc

-Support PEEPS - provision of evac chairs when requested

-Query Response

-Monitoring of office Consumables

-Maintain updated signage around facilities using templates

-Floor Walk, keeping the facility tidy, including filling/emptying of the dishwashers (where installed)

-Daily morning and afternoon check of all printers

-Daily morning and afternoon checks of rooms

-Daily morning and afternoon checks of desks

-Control Special Equipment - Jabra, ergonomic chairs, flip chart etc

-Report maintenance issues 2000

-Assist with set up of AV equipment

-Troubleshoot technical problems

-Report IT issues to DXC

-Report security issues to Control room

-Report AV issues to Visavvvi

-Fire Marshall

-First Aid

-Support Continuous Improvement activities

-Daily Handover to Security (end of day process)

-Arrange disposal of unwanted/broken IT handed in by employees - IT amnesty

-Familiarise new visitors to the building and how the areas function

-Book visitors in using the visitors booking tool

-Escalate any booking conflicts to the BAES nominated point of contact for the area and re allocate resources (desks / rooms) as instructed

-Control security access from reception desk where appropriate

-When requested, escort visitors from the main gate

-Reconfigure furniture and movable walls in line with booking requirements

-Organise post collection and sign for delivery parcels

-Support Security department to undertake audits and resolve conflicts

-Be 1st point of contact for all calls and correspondence relating to desk and room bookings

-Support hospitality bookings for the building (deliveries and collection)

-Help / advise redistribution of food across neighbouring outlets dependant on building occupancy levels

-Top up tea and coffee provisions and coffee machines and keep the area clean and tidy



What we are looking for / Qualifications and Experience:

-Demonstrated ability to contribute as a member of a team to achieve positive outcomes and provide quality service to customers 

-Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, monitor and co-ordinate a range of prescribed processes, to achieve tight deadlines and desired outcomes with due regard to accuracy 

-Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) Practises and Policies 

-Proven ability to provide a high level of customer service 

-Acceptable level of Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with customers and staff at all levels in both written and spoken English 

-Previous knowledge of skype is desirable, but not essential 

-Previous knowledge of Microsoft systems (word, excel ect) desired but not essential  

-Computer Proficiency 

-Ability to work independently if needed  

-At least 2 years of a training background or customer service role is desirable  

-Previous knowledge of desk booking systems is also desirable but not essential  

Other factors:

-Smart, presentable and a professional appearance, work uniform always clean and pressed  

-Hygienic to the highest standards  

-Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads 

-The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment 

-Personable and approachable 

-Must have a flexible approach 

-Good communication skills in both verbal and written formats 

-Must be willing to undertake further training if needed



Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie's 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

A leading premium care home in Truro is now looking for a Care Assistant to join the team.

This home was purpose-built to provide specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. Each area was built according to memory-friendly techniques to encourage as much independence as possible, combined with the best in furnishings and mod-cons for utmost luxury.

Residents can make the most of Cornish countryside air with sprawling and beautifully tended gardens to enjoy as well; just one way the home encourages keeping up with life skills, hobbies, interests, and an overall sense of purpose.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be making sure each resident gets the support they need – such as assisting with daily living activities, providing some quality one-to-one time, and helping out with planned entertainment – to live well and comfortably in a cosy, caring place.

As a new team member, you’ll receive one of the sector’s best benefits packages and take on fantastic teambuilding, development and progression opportunities – with a £500 “golden hello” bonus offered too as an extra-warm welcome.

With great rewards on the table, there’s no better place for a fulfilling career in care.

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Care Assistant, days or nights available.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Some previous experience as a Care Assistant in an elderly care environment
• (Desirable) ALevel 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Benefits and enhancements include:

• £500 welcome bonus*
• Extensive range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Substantial learning and development support (funded)
• On-site parking
• Health and wellbeing assistance programme
• Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform provided
• Company pension scheme
• And more!

*(Terms and conditions apply)

Community Support Worker

After securing a new contract in the Blackburn area, Precedo Healthcare are recruiting Support Workers to work with people who require daily support in the community.

We are looking to work with Support Workers, with at least six months experience of supporting Service Users in the UK. You will be committed to enabling Services Users to achieve their goals and live a healthy, positive lifestyle.

As an experienced Support Worker, you will be able to;

• Support people using a person centred approach
• Build professional relationships with Service Users, their families and other professionals
• Use communication and language that is meaningful to the individual person
• Provide feedback to others and be an advocate to the individual you are supporting
• Have an holistic approach to the individual you are supporting
• To encourage and guide individuals to access a variety of opportunities

As an employee of Precedo Healthcare, you will have;

• 24/7 access to a member of the Precedo Team
• Flexibility of working hours - you tell us when you are available to work
• Weekly pay
• Competitive pay rates

Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Please note we are not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

Precedo Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and a member of JOBSAWARE

Community Support Worker

After securing a new contract in the Burnley area, Precedo Healthcare are recruiting Support Workers to work with people who require daily support in the community.

We are looking to work with Support Workers, with at least six months experience of supporting Service Users in the UK. You will be committed to enabling Services Users to achieve their goals and live a healthy, positive lifestyle.

As an experienced Support Worker, you will be able to;

• Support people using a person centred approach
• Build professional relationships with Service Users, their families and other professionals
• Use communication and language that is meaningful to the individual person
• Provide feedback to others and be an advocate to the individual you are supporting
• Have an holistic approach to the individual you are supporting
• To encourage and guide individuals to access a variety of opportunities

As an employee of Precedo Healthcare, you will have;

• 24/7 access to a member of the Precedo Team
• Flexibility of working hours - you tell us when you are available to work
• Weekly pay
• Competitive pay rates

Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Please note we are not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

Precedo Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and a member of JOBSAWARE

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) the post holder will work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with complex and challenging enhanced care needs. The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working on the wards to implement person centred plans of care and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to the Nurse in Charge. The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct/indirect service user care and support service users under the supervision of a RN.

To utilise skills to support patients with complex needs by:

Providing 1:1 care

Supporting with all aspects of Daily Living

Provide appropriate activities to engage the patient

To use knowledge to identify patients unmet needs

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical


• Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family


• Enable patients to participate in recreation and leisure activities


• Support/enable patients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance


• Support/enable patients to eat, drink and maintain personal care


• Support/enable patients to achieve physical comfort


• Support/enable patients to manage their domestic and personal resources


• Make written records under the supervision of an RN


• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations


• Provide escort for therapeutic leave for service users


• May be requested to move to another ward within the Trust


• Give verbal reports on patients care, needs and daily outcomes


• Contribute to the support of patients during programmes of care/rehabilitation


• Provide 1:1 support for patients to maintain safety





Communication and Relationship Skills


• Support individuals equality, diversity and rights


• Ensure a friendly and helpful attitude to patients, visitors and colleagues, at all times.


• Enable patients to maintain contacts in the community


• Maintain effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.


• Provide verbal feedback to colleagues regarding patient presentation during for example, handover.


• To attend and participate in handovers


• Interacting with patients which may involve providing information and using skills to overcome barriers in an empathic and reassuring manner





Analytical and Judgmental Skills


• Monitor patient health and well-being and report any changes to the Nurse in Charge/Team Leader





Planning and Organisational Skills


• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in planning


• Undertake Safety and Security (SAS) duties if trained to do so.





Physical Skills


• Can undertake de-escalation techniques





Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development


• To work within Trust and local policies and procedures





Responsibilities for Finance


• Handle patient’s cash and property in line with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions



Responsibilities for HR


• May support student nurses and learners on the ward


• May participate in the internal induction and demonstration of own duties to new staff





Responsibility for Information Resources


• With support/guidance from the registered nurse can update patient records





Research and Development


• Participate in internal audits





Freedom to Act


• Works semi-autonomously during escort duties, ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.



The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give a broad flavour of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the training requirements of the post holder.



Special Conditions:



As a staff member, you have:


• Legal duties and responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation, plus a general duty to work safely and not to put others at risk i.e. colleagues, service users, visitors, as a result of any activity or omission at work.


• A duty to report any practice that you consider compromises standards of risk and health & safety. The Whistle-blowing Policy gives effect to the Public Interest Disclosure Act under which an individual who raises such concerns for unfair treatment is protected.





The Trust places great emphasis on the need for the strictest confidentiality in respect of personal data - both that of service users, staff. All information about people will be treated in the strictest confidence at all times. Breaches of confidentiality will be investigated and may lead to Discipl


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Salary: Grade L, SCP 53-57 £63,875 - £68,468 per annum

Department: Adults & Health

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: w/c 16th December 2024

Service Lead- Neighbourhoods and Integration

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Grade L (£62,317 to £66,798, LGA Pay award pending)

Core area: Integrated Neighbourhood Social Work Teams

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is an exciting place to work. Our Adults & Health department have a proud record of achievement in supporting adults and communities within our borough. We do this by promoting independence, health, wellbeing and through safeguarding from harm. Following internal promotion of current post holder an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team has become available for an experienced leader within Adult Social Care.

We are seeking candidates with strong experience, knowledge and a proven track record of management and leadership within Adult Social Care. The ideal candidate will have a depth of experience and knowledge across several key disciplines within statutory social care practice.

In addition to providing senior leadership to our services across Adult Social Care, this role will lead on relevant aspects of integration and service planning across the Place Based Partnership. This role is one of several Service Lead posts across the department and there is a requirement to work collaboratively to support the department.

You will have a positive attitude to transformation, innovation and growing new ways of working. You will work closely with senior colleagues within the department and the wider council and will have the credibility to be able to provide healthy challenge, reflection and to be able to influence the development of our services.

Adult Social Care works within increasingly integrated and collaborative partnerships with Health, the Voluntary Community and Faith Sector and partner provider organisations. Our partnerships are strong and continue to evolve to best meet the needs of our population and address health inequalities. We prioritise a person centred, strength-based approach to working with our communities to support them to become more resilient, stronger and more prosperous. We have embraced modern ways of working, are open to new ideas and innovation and the use of emerging technology and digital services.

For more information, please see attached Key Requirements documents and/or contact Brendan Gray, Head of Service, Brendan.gray@blackburn.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

Please note this advert may be closed early if a successful candidate is recruited prior to the application closing date.

For further information and to apply: https://shorturl.at/sb3yK

Key Requirements

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Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.
• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.
• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.
• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.
• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.
• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level
• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to work within the East Lancashire District Nursing Team.

The role involves working autonomously with the support of the wider team to deliver planned care, and successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills, adaptability and resilience at interview. Training and development support will be provided with a dedicated mentor and competency framework in place to ensure that the post holder is secure and confident in their role.

Ability to work contracted hours rotationally across day and night shifts, as reasonably required by the needs of the service. This a 7-day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays

Please note that the base, hours and work pattern of this post will be discussed with the successful applicant, and appropriate arrangements made.

We promote flexible working opportunities to help meet work life balance.

The Health Care Assistant will work as a member of the District Nurse Service and assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of health care to patients within a variety of settings. The post holder will be expected to be involved with phlebotomy.

Main duties-
• Continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a registered practitioner.
• Provide assistance within unscheduled care services and contribute to the delivery and evaluation of care and interventions.
• interventions Carry out allcompetently and to a high standard as delegated by the registered practitioners in line with own scope of practice.
• Take responsibility for maintaining and developing own clinical competence within the workplace.

Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle is essential

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The District Nursing Service provides a supportive environment and provides staff with many professional development opportunities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also find out more information by visiting our Trust websitewww.elht.nhs.ukand by watching the videos within the below link;

https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Special Needs School Nursing Team within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust.

You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic RN child, RSCN trained nurse ideally with some special needs school nursing experience, wishing to expand your knowledge and skills of working with children with additional and complex nursing needs. You will work as a member of the Children’s Complex Needs Nursing Service to provide skilled evidence based care to the children within the special needs school setting and undertake responsibility for the coordination and orchestration of patient care.

You will work within one of the specialist schools within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust and will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care for all clients within the special school with support from the senior special needs school nurses and the team leader for special needs school nursing.

You will work with education partners in addressing health needs in designated schools and contributing to the Education, Health and Care Plans.

You will be responsible for the training and updating of education, staff using evidence based competency training packs, to carry out procedures which include administration of medication, enteral feeds, tracheostomy, suction, oxygen.

You will lead on the Initial Health Assessment and drawing up of care plans and work in partnership school staff, parents and carers in there implementation.

Contribute to the public health agenda through Personal Health and Social Education and health promotion activities.

You will work alongside the Senior Special Needs School Nurse in order to identify children in need and children in need of protection working in partnership with the families and initiate multi agency working where necessary and to take on-going responsibilities e.g. Lead Professional within the Common Assessment Framework as appropriate. Participate in report writing and attendance at Safeguarding Conferences, Reviews and Core Group meetings with support from the senior special needs school nurse.

It is essential you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work in partnership with the child’s parents’, teachers and other health care professionals, offering support and advice to education staff on health related issues that affect the children within the school setting. It is essential you can work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

The ability to meet the travel requirements of the post and travel to various locations across the network is essential.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Support Worker Burnley - £11.45 ph

Typical Shifts are: 0730-1430, 1430-2130, 2130-0730

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!Our

residential service in Burnley is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local parks, the next you could be unwinding with them playing games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Why choose us?

You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Unity College is currently seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Senior College Receptionist.

In this vital role, you will be the welcoming face of our college, greeting visitors, staff, and students at the main reception desk. Your responsibilities will include operating a busy switchboard and performing a variety of administrative tasks to support our reception team.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible and friendly demeanour, along with exemplary customer service skills to handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our reception area in a supportive and professional manner.

The successful candidate will be committed to the vision and values of the College, demonstrating these at all times within their role.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

You will:

• share the College’s very high expectations
• be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to Work in the UK Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location: Accrington

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Location: Bolton

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

About the Role

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

The fact you’re here makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care. Just as importantly, you’re ready to put the happiness and well-being of the people who live with us at the heart of everything you do.

What’s more, we’ve now adopted a flexible working approach to all our roles as many of our people prefer part time contracts. That means you’ll have as much flexibility as you need to fit your role around your other commitments. All you need to do is tell us the hours you want to work and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

About the role

As a Care Assistant/Carer on our team, you’ll care for our residents like they’re your own family. It’s all about looking after their physical, psychological and social needs, and day to day you’ll help with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. All to make sure we remain the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom.

About you

We provide full training so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, its just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.

About us

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand…

That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.

The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.

That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.

That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Carer/Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!

Acorn House

Acorn House Care Home is a residential care service, offering elderly people with a number of sensitive needs an accommodation in which they can achieve a pleasing day-to-day life, while also providing dementia care where required. The service is set up to achieve high care standards, is regularly reviewed and respected and open to new healthcare and product developments to extend capabilities for the sake of its residents.

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