Total 19 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

Job description : Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received. Contribute to the legality and accuracy of the patients care plan/ and or other reports and the effectiveness of the established communication /reporting system over the full 24hrs, Provide support and assistance to registered staff. All team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put themselves, patients, visitors and other team members in danger or at risk in the clinical environment ,To assist in the maintenance of home cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times , To assist the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements. Ensuring all patients receive their chosen and correct meals ,To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required , To escort stable patients to and from all home to departments within the hospital

For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.

For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post holder.

For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job Description for a Health Care Associate Responsible to: Practice Nurse Manager and Clinical Development Nurse. General Manager Partnership Job Summary: to work as a member of the Primary Healthcare Team supporting clinicians and patients by carrying out clinical support tasks, infection control tasks, restocking and stock rotation. to perform the following tasks safely & efficiently working within agreed protocols. Training will be given as required. Duties and Responsibilities Venepuncture Removal of sutures & clips ECGs Spirometry Urine testing Blood pressure measurement and monitoring Follow up dressings Arrange the lending of & teaching patients how to use home & 24hour blood pressure machines Assist with setting up for minor surgery procedures including dermatology, IUD insertion and removal and implanon insertion and removal and minor ops. Teaching of inhaler technique Assisting with annual diabetic reviews Giving advice on health promotion including new patient health checks for patients with long term conditions Act on yellow flag reminders where appropriate Assisting with the recall of patients for review Entering data e.g. childhood immunisations, influenza Computerisation of letters & notes Chaperone duties Stock checks and reordering stock on a weekly basis Record fridge temperatures and promptly report temperature variation from standard On the basis of a Patient Specific Direction and with signed authorisation: Pertussis immunisation for pregnant women Pneumococcal immunisation Vitamin B injections The HCA will refer to a supervising member of the clinical team if deviation from the protocol is required, if unsure in any way, or where clinical judgement is required before proceeding. The HCA has responsibilities to liaise with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate particularly regarding any concerns regarding patient care maintain good standards of practice in all areas of work maintain accurate, contemporaneous & adequate medical records maintain standards of infection control as per practice policy/guidelines acknowledge & keep within limitations of HCA role restock & tidy room at the end of each clinic

The must haves for this role: NVQ 2 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the qualification finder section of www.education.gov.uk An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft on 0118 9585316 or email rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Are you a level 2 Qualified Nursery Assistant looking for a new role within an NHS Nursery who are part of an “Outstanding” rated Trust?

Do you want to work as part of team that makes you feel valued, within a workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?

Here at Little Dragons in Reading we are looking for Nursery Assistants to join our team on a fulltime basis.

We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment for the children in our care.

As level 2 Nursery Assistant you will support a Nursery Nurse with a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well as assisting in the completion of developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children, from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception. You will be expected to maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Being owned by the NHS, our nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of care demonstrated for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.

We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday in which you will work on a rota basis for 37.5 hours per week.
• To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory manner.
• To work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child’s care.
• To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• to attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained and to allow for personal career development.
• To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer 23.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

The “must haves” for this role:
• NVQ 2 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft on 0118 9585316 or email rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

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We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant and experience isn't essential. If you would like to work in health and social care and deliver the support and care our residents require, this role is perfect for you.

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

-Competitive salary

-Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out and holidays suited to your lifestyle

-Various shifts available

-Free meals

-Access to excellent training

-Career development opportunities

-Free onsite parking

-Free uniform

-NEST work place pension contributions

-Long service awards

We believe in helping our residents to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support as well as having a positive impact on their lives.

We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.

As a Care Assistant you will be:

-Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents

-Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene

-Understanding our resident's communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language

-Providing emotional support to individuals and their families

-Working with significant people in our resident's life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident's care

To succeed you will be:

-A team player who engages well with others

-Strong communicator and influencer

-Energetic and hard-working

-Flexible and adaptable to change

-Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

-A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

If you possess these qualities, or have worked in a retail, supermarket, warehouse or other customer facing environments then no experience of working as a Care Assistant is necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant and experience isn't essential. If you would like to work in health and social care and deliver the support and care our residents require, this role is perfect for you.

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

-Competitive salary

-Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out and holidays suited to your lifestyle

-Various shifts available

-Free meals

-Access to excellent training

-Career development opportunities

-Free onsite parking

-Free uniform

-NEST work place pension contributions

-Long service awards

We believe in helping our residents to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support as well as having a positive impact on their lives.

We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.

As a Care Assistant you will be:

-Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents

-Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene

-Understanding our resident's communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language

-Providing emotional support to individuals and their families

-Working with significant people in our resident's life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident's care

To succeed you will be:

-A team player who engages well with others

-Strong communicator and influencer

-Energetic and hard-working

-Flexible and adaptable to change

-Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

-A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

If you possess these qualities, or have worked in a retail, supermarket, warehouse or other customer facing environments then no experience of working as a Care Assistant is necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

The must haves for this role: NVQ 2 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the qualification finder section of www.education.gov.uk An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft on 0118 9585316 or email rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Good communication skills An ability to be flexible and work creativelyin accordance with service needs. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips- see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Merlin Dhas on 01189605000 or email: merlin.dhas@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Excitingopportunityhasarisen within the in-patient mental health Therapy Team at Prospect Park Hospital foraBand3Occupational Therapy Assistantrole.


Prospect Park Hospital serves all the localities in Berkshire and has approximately 170 inpatient beds.In this position you will be working across four adult acute wards, two older adult wards and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)supported and supervised byqualifiedOccupationalTherapist.


You will be part of a diverse team composed of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics,Speechand Language Therapy, plus OTA’s & OTTI’s.


As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will have the opportunity to be trained in VDT MoCA (Model of Creative Ability) and jointly work with the qualified Occupational Therapist to deliver therapeutic interventions helping patients to take the next step in their journeyof recovery.Working in a passionate Allied Health Professional team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme.


The suitable candidate will be supported in career and personal growth with opportunities to help build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.

• As an enthusiasticOTA you will beworking with adults and older adults, you will have a passion for caring, a warm personality and the resilience to play a vital role in helping patients take the next step in their journey.

• With excellent communication and people skills, you will be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of patients, theirfamilies,and carers.

• You will engage and motivate patients therapeutically, using verbal and non-verbal skills where there are barriers to communication and understanding.

• You will be working collaborativelywith our multidisciplinaryteam,you will be eager to learn.

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with assessments and the organisation and facilitation of groups.

• Provide valuable practical and creative activities for patients.

• Helping patients return into the community, you will enjoy working across multiple locations and have access to your own car.

• Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of an enthusiastic Therapy team that strives to create a warm,friendly,and compassionate environment.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 

1. Good communicationskills
2. An ability to be flexible and work creatively in accordance withservice needs.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips- see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Merlin Dhas on 01189605000 or email: merlin.dhas@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.



This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Magic Moments Team. We believe in living life to the full. That's why we are so passionate about supporting residents to participate in vibrant, stimulating activities. We call them: 'Magic Moments'. Our Magic Moments programme encourages all-round wellbeing with a range of vibrant interactions to stimulate the Mind, Body and Soul. The Magic Moments team are key to helping our residents lead fulfilling lives, ensuring that their interests and needs are met, whilst allowing for their varying levels of physical and mental ability. Part of your time as a Wellbeing and activities Assistant will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before creating personalised activities programmes focused on boosting everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

We offer a great range of benefits, which include:

-Competitive salary

-Various shifts available

-Free meals*

-Access to excellent training

-Career development opportunities

-Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle

-Free onsite parking

-Free uniform

-NEST work place pension contributions

-Long service awards

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will:

-Assist in the assessment of the needs of the residents, through meeting with them, team members and family members

-Support providing stimulation and exercise to residents that meet their individual needs through a wide and varied activities programme including music, exercise and arts & crafts

-Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and ensure care plans and activities are developed and updated accordingly

-Spend individual time with residents, care staff and relatives to create personalised activities that engage our residents and reflect their interest and hobbies

-Assist in developing community links with local groups and arrange trips and excursions with varied destinations and purposes to involve as many residents in activity outside the Home

-Support in the roll-out of the Magic Moments initiatives and encourage others to be involved

-Assist in the creation of evidencing and tracking activity engagement via digital and written methods

To succeed you will be:

-Confident to deliver group and 1 to 1 activities

-A team player who engages well with others

-A strong communicator

-A genuine interest in promoting independence and life style opportunities for the elderly

-Energetic and hard-working

-Knowledgeable of basic IT Skills

-Flexible and adaptable to change

-Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

-A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.

*T&Cs apply

We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant and experience isn't essential. If you would like to work in health and social care and deliver the support and care our residents require, this role is perfect for you.

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

-Competitive salary

-Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out and holidays suited to your lifestyle

-Various shifts available

-Free meals

-Access to excellent training

-Career development opportunities

-Free onsite parking

-Free uniform

-NEST work place pension contributions

-Long service awards

We believe in helping our residents to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support as well as having a positive impact on their lives.

We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.

As a Care Assistant you will be:

-Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents

-Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene

-Understanding our resident's communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language

-Providing emotional support to individuals and their families

-Working with significant people in our resident's life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident's care

To succeed you will be:

-A team player who engages well with others

-Strong communicator and influencer

-Energetic and hard-working

-Flexible and adaptable to change

-Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference

-A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

If you possess these qualities, or have worked in a retail, supermarket, warehouse or other customer facing environments then no experience of working as a Care Assistant is necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

Are you a level 2 Qualified Nursery Assistant looking for a new role within an NHS Nursery who are part of an “Outstanding” rated Trust?

Do you want to work as part of team that makes you feel valued, within a workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?

Here at Little Dragons in Reading we are looking for Nursery Assistants to join our team on a fulltime basis.

We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment for the children in our care.

As level 2 Nursery Assistant you will support a Nursery Nurse with a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well as assisting in the completion of developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children, from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception. You will be expected to maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Being owned by the NHS, our nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of care demonstrated for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.

We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday in which you will work on a rota basis for 37.5 hours per week.
• To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory manner.
• To work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child’s care.
• To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• to attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained and to allow for personal career development.
• To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

The “must haves” for this role:
• NVQ 2 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft on 0118 9585316 or email rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.


This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme