Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Who we are;

CareTech supports adults with complex needs and care for children and young people, offering carefully designed programmes in specialist services, many of which have schools and residential services attached.

Our services include modern outward looking residential care for children, young people and adults and we operate a significant range of supported living schemes that include individual flats, houses and grouped accommodation arrangements.

The portfolio of services we offer includes an acute brain injury rehabilitation centre, specialist services hospitals, residential children’s homes and specialist education schools teaching hundreds of students.

What will you benefit from

As a Administrator you will of course achieve greatness and for your hard work and commitment we will reward you!

• Salary: Base salary of £27,000

• Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 4:30pm

• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams

• Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us

The Role of the Administrator

• Accurately input / process and collate data on the CAFM system and Databases.
• Logging maintenance requests and assigning the tasks to the appropriate Contractor /Maintenance Operative
• Preparing reports from the CAFM system for Estates and Operational personnel
• Tracking repairs and overdue works
• Coordinating maintenance workers via the CAFM system
• Liaising and communicating with Contractors
• Liaising and communicating with Site Staff
• Providing administration support to Regional Facilities Managers.

What you will bring

• To be fully conversant with Word, Excel and other Microsoft office applications
• Excellent written and computer skills including accuracy
• Make decisions based on own knowledge seeking guidance from the Regional Facilities Manager when necessary
• Developed communication skills including Telephone Manner Enthusiasm, drive and self-motivation
• Excellent Time Management Skills and ability to prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills and able to use own initiative Proven track record of working in an office environment
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work alone or as part of a team

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time. All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


Critical Care in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of redevelopment, having attracted national investment. A new 24-bed Critical Care facility has opened at the Willian Harvey Hospital, which includes bespoke training facilities, dedicated space for high fidelity simulation training, state of the art echocardiography equipment and critical care ultrasonography simulation training facilities.

We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialties. Whether you are looking for a single specialty role; dual with anaesthesia, acute or emergency medicine, respiratory medicine or renal medicine; or the opportunity for PAs in education at the new Kent and Medway Medical School, we can offer you a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers.

The new Critical Care facility opened in Spring 2022. The facility has spacious, light-filled patient accommodation, 8 negative pressure isolation rooms with positive pressure lobbies, a state-of-the art simulation suite and large multidisciplinary seminar and handover room with high-definition screens for teaching and video conferencing. It houses a large staff common room and rest facilities, on-call rooms and extensive office space.

East Kent Critical Care is a vibrant department, admitting around 1,000 patients each year. Many come to us after suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and in cardiogenic shock, allowing our clinicians to use their strong clinical expertise in echocardiography and point of care ultrasonography.

The unit is equipped with the latest technology, including echocardiography equipment and Intellivent Adaptive Support Ventilation. The department has a strong reputation for ultrasound and echocardiography training, and a burgeoning research portfolio.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.

We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire – all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.

• Provide a Consultant delivered service in the Critical Care department
• Assist the Critical Care Outreach Team with care of critically ill patients on general wards
• Participate in the dedicated intensive care on-call rota
• Participate in the department’s monthly morbidity and mortality

We want to provide outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture. This is why we ask you to:

• Comply with GMC guidance, clinical risk management processes and infection control policies
• Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk
• Foster good team relationships
• Communicate effectively with all other departments, GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient.

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability


This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024

Provide a Consultant delivered service in the Critical Care department Assist the Critical Care Outreach Team with care of critically ill patients on general wards Participate in the dedicated intensive care on-call rota Participate in the departments monthly morbidity and mortality We want to provide outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture. This is why we ask you to: Comply with GMC guidance, clinical risk management processes and infection control policies Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk Foster good team relationships Communicate effectively with all other departments, GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient. Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability

Night Support Worker - £12.50 per hour
Shaw healthcare are delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee owned healthcare company. In our recognition of your contribution to the care that our service users need, we are committed to making sure your salary is significantly more than the Government National Minimum Wage. Our employees are at the centre of everything we do……
Are you a Friendly, Compassionate and Caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and where you are rewarded for the work that you do? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of every day and achieve what they want in life? This is what a Career in Shaw healthcare is all about. We look to provide as much flexible working as possible to secure your work/life balance.
Shaw healthcare is looking for a Support Worker to join the team at Deerswood lodge in Crawley. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those who we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. You will be using the latest care technology that will enable you to spend more time with the service users that you care for. Deerswood Lodge has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day.
As a Support Worker you will be responsible for providing physical and emotional support to our lovely service users. Assisting service user’s with washing, dressing, and promoting independence where possible. No day is the same asides from the enormous sense of satisfaction you will feel every day knowing that you are always making a difference to someone’s life.
We will provide you with full training. This includes our leadership programme which can support your development and opportunities for progression within Shaw. You will also enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities
Care Qualifications
Social Care Wales and Scottish Social Services Council fees reimbursed
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
Company Sick Pay
Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
Free Uniform
Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
Pension scheme
Death in service payment *subject to criteria
Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
Holiday discounts
Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent member of our team.
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Working Hours: Full time - 36 hours a week - Nights.
Shifts - 12 hour - 07:45am - 20:15pm
APPLY TODAY! Be one of the special people that make a difference!

Full time Day Support Worker - £12.50 per hour
Shaw healthcare are delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee owned healthcare company. In our recognition of your contribution to the care that our service users need, we are committed to making sure your salary is significantly more than the Government National Minimum Wage. Our employees are at the centre of everything we do……
Are you a Friendly, Compassionate and Caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and where you are rewarded for the work that you do? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of every day and achieve what they want in life? This is what a Career in Shaw healthcare is all about. We look to provide as much flexible working as possible to secure your work/life balance.
Shaw healthcare is looking for a Support Worker to join the team at Deerswood Lodge in Crawley. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those who we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. You will be using the latest care technology that will enable you to spend more time with the service users that you care for. Deerswood lodge has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day.
As a Support Worker you will be responsible for providing physical and emotional support to our lovely service users. Assisting service user’s with washing, dressing, and promoting independence where possible. No day is the same asides from the enormous sense of satisfaction you will feel every day knowing that you are always making a difference to someone’s life.
We will provide you with full training. This includes our leadership programme which can support your development and opportunities for progression within Shaw. You will also enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities
Care Qualifications
Social Care Wales and Scottish Social Services Council fees reimbursed
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
Company Sick Pay
Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
Free Uniform
Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
Pension scheme
Death in service payment *subject to criteria
Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
Holiday discounts
Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent member of our team.
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Working Hours: Full time - 36 hours a week - Days.
Shifts: 12 hour shift - 07:45am - 20:15pm
APPLY TODAY! Be one of the special people that make a difference!

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

• To work as part of a dynamic specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team within Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Service(AGCSU).
• To deliver strategic Clinical Procurements and Market Management services in line with best practice guidance under the regulation for NHS England, leading on specific projects within a portfolio of projects/programmes that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customerbase.
• Assist the Senior Procurement Manager in the delivery of the annual work plan ensuring performance to key milestones and agreed key performance indicators are achieved.
• Design and deliver specialist training, advice and guidance on the regulations and the use of the e-tendering tools to customers, evaluators and subject matter experts to support evaluation and market testing processes.
• To support the delivery of clinical procurements within a portfolio of projects/ programme that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customer base.
• Use of e-tendering tools to support procurements and to become an expert within this field.
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We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigiousInvestors in People Gold Awardfor ‘We invest in people’ and ‘We invest in wellbeing’ and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.

We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:
• A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
• A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
• Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
• Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this vacancy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

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We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our friendly and supportive team here in Ashford Liaison!

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry based at William Harvey Hospital in Kent, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality clinical service and actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is a large provider of acute and specialist services that serves a population of over 750,000 across Dover, Canterbury, Thanet, Shepway and Ashford.

You will work collaboratively with one other Consultant Psychiatrist to provide a single point of contact for the mental health needs of patients attending the Emergency Department or admitted to William Harvey Hospital.

Successful applicants will ideally have MRCPsych or equivalent and be on, or within six months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register. You will be fully registered with the GMC, and have Approved Clinician status and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achieve this within 3 months of appointment).
• To provide psychiatric care to patients referred to the Liaison Psychiatry Service and contribute
to cross cover.
• To provide medical expertise within the Multidisciplinary Liaison Team.
• To act as a Responsible Clinician (Approved Clinician status) for patients detained under the MHA to the acute trust.
• To ensure effective liaison occurs between mental health services and the acute hospital, and
also with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing vital mental health, learning disability, and specialist services to a population of 1.8 million people across Kent and Medway.

Join our extensive network of medical professionals and contribute to making a positive impact. We offer exceptional professional development opportunities, allowing you to hone your skills while enjoying the high quality of life in the picturesque Garden of England.

Collaborate with the prestigious Kent and Medway Medical School, be at the forefront of integrated care, and prioritise individual well-being. If you're passionate about research, join our internationally recognised team and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providingbrilliant care through brilliant people.

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

Our Benefits

Here are just some of our Benefits:
• A Recruitment Bonus of £15,000
• Financial support for relocation of up to £8,000*
• Easy access to inhouse research team and academic opportunity through Kent’s own Medical school
• Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement and access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme
• Holiday of a Lifetime Scheme – Bank your annual leave to save up for that all important extended break
• Flexible working - just ask and we will try to help
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities - We offer doctors at all grades the chance to engage in leadership, educational, research, quality improvement development and seek growth opportunities tailored to their areas of interest
• Free access to an independent counselling service
• Blue Light Card - A discount service for the NHS, with thousands of amazing discounts
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

*If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment Bonus and/or Relocation Allowance, then please contact our Medical Staffing Team: kmpt.medical-recruitment@nhs.net

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification or search ‘KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-017-PERM’. The job description will provide you with the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The person specifications will detail the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

Part time or job-share applications are welcome.

For immediate consideration, please email your CV tohelen.frampton1@nhs.net

Interview date TBC.


This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024

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Manpower Ashford are recruiting for a Oral Care Compounder to work with one of our clients in Ashford, Kent

Temporary Vacancy

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm & 12pm - 8pm on a weekly rotation

Hours per week: 37.5hrs

Core Responsibilities

• Operate designated machines and production equipment such as: blenders, sieves, spray dryer systems, batching systems, multipurpose reactors, spinning cone column, bulk tanks, automated dosing robots, packaging systems, ovens, mills, distillation columns (stills), encapsulation systems. Common tasks involve several of the following activities: blending, mixing, dispensing, packaging, heating, cooking, adding enzymes, compounding, filtering.
• Select intermediates or raw materials, move and load it into production machines.
• Understand bill of materials and/or formula specifications, so the proper quantities of materials are added in the proper sequence.
• Manufacture product in a safe and timely manner and according to predefined process instructions to meet specific quality standards.
• Accurately read control instruments, prepare neat & accurate records for all operations as required.
• Able to troubleshoot basic problems independently and provide recommendations for correction. Able to adjust colouring to the compounds.
• Perform in-process quality testing to ensure customer specifications are met. Identify deviations and document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare product packaging for next step in production or for final shipment to customer according to department specifications.
• Maintain neat, orderly and clean shop floor and workplace at all times and complete all sanitation and housekeeping duties as required.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, ISO'S and internal safety guidelines.

Process Improvement

• Proactively identify process improvements.
• Participate in Lean activities in designated areas.

Academic Background

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in flavour, ingredient, food, fragrance or chemical manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year forklift operation and/or in-house fork truck certification is required.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SAP bar coding/scanning experience required.
• Basic maths, reading and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products.
• Experience in using RF scanner and labelling.
• Ingredient knowledge around colour, odour, order of addition and other pertinent quality factors.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Receptionist

Champneys Eastwell Manor

Contract: Full Time
Salary: up to £11.44 per hour, plus gratuities.

Part Time and Full Time hours can be considered.

This role is responsible for the day to day running of the reception desk and reception area, ensuring a high standard of service is provided to all guests. We only have one opportunity to create a first impression, make sure it counts. Our reception colleagues are sources of knowledge and as such have an in-depth knowledge of both the property and local area is essential.

You will be the first port of call for all questions and queries relating to a guest stay, spa day, club membership or any other general enquiry. Always demonstrating a can-do attitude, you will be a source of information for all guests and colleagues. Your knowledge of the day’s activities, guest numbers and availability will ensure that you support the wider teams with maximisation and utilisation.

Main duties and responsibilities as a Receptionist include;

• Greeting guests with a warm welcome and ensuring the courteous and efficient process of checking-in, completing the correct registration procedure including offering a tour where appropriate and explaining the welcome pack.
• When checking out guests you will ensure all client accounts are settled in full, robe controls maintained, and guest satisfaction is checked. Where comments are raised you will share these with your team and where appropriate make an action for correction should constructive feedback be provided.
• Assist in the scheduling of Spa colleagues and services by taking responsibility for pre bookings and bookings of all spa services offered and ensure that the billing of guest services is carried out correctly and in a timely manner.
• Keep up to date on promotional offers and upsell services to guests as per targets set, supporting the team in achieving sales targets.
• You will be preparing paperwork for the next day’s arrivals, making sure the information on the registration cards is correct, pre-payment made, and allocations match the guest’s requirements.
  
  

Benefits

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App technology for all our essential forms
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our Hotels or Resorts
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period
• 50% discount on all Champneys products
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction
• Introduce a friend incentive
• Long Service celebrations
• Free parking
• Professional Uniform

Job Ref: 4559057

Job Title: Customer Care Manager
Location: Ashford
Start: May / June 2024
Company: Ashford based house builder, building circa 70-100 houses across Kent and the South East.

Role: Liasing with homeowners and contractors, organising repairs on new build houses whilst they are within the 12-month defects period.

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4559057 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842 780 205 and quote job reference number 4559057

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES A Patient / Family Support Complete holistic assessment of family circumstances, social and emotional issues relating to patients, families and carers, providing focussed input to address complex psychosocial needs Co-ordinate and facilitate arrangements and assessments for patients discharge plans and care needs as appropriate, including Continuing Care and Local Authority assessments where required Support patients and their families regarding welfare right entitlements. Provide advocacy and support in complex circumstances and referral to specialist welfare benefit services as appropriate Provide support to families with the adjustment needs of children and when necessary the planning of their future care in collaboration with external agencies such as Local Authority Childrens Services and specialist childrens support services Coordinate and facilitate carers support services, undertaking carer needs assessment and bereavement risk assessment where required Provide individual and group bereavement support where required in collaboration with wider psychosocial team Keep up to date records in compliance with GDPR legislation and in support of organisational Quality & Governance reporting Keep up-to-date with changes in relevant health & social care policy/legislation/ guidance and contribute to development of practice and processes in response to changes B Multi-Disciplinary Working Work collaboratively with MD colleagues towards meeting the psychosocial and future care planning needs of the patients, families and carers in the context of palliative care Provide support and guidance to the MDT with regard to Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act including Best Interest Decision Making and DoLS Participate fully in MDT meetings contributing to discussions regarding the social and psychological needs of patients/carers/bereaved Contribute to the induction of MDT colleagues and provide shadowing opportunities to colleagues from other agencies Participate in the teaching activities of the Hospice in collaboration with the Hospice Education Department At the discretion of the Lead Social Worker support social work student placements and supervision in collaboration and within the requirements of local training providers and any trained practice educators within Pilgrims C Other Social Workers will adhere to the appropriate professional code of practice Social Workers will receive regular six-weekly professional supervision The post holder will assist the organisation to maintain its services as detailed in the Statement of Purpose Assist with the development of hospice philosophy and play a part in further developments in the work of the Pilgrims Hospices, research initiative and service evaluations Interface with the acute and primary psychosocial areas of care Maintain CPD in line with registration requirements and keep up to date with Statutory and Mandatory training requirements

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative in the Ashford area of Kent to carry out the maintenance of borough amenities safely in line with work instructions, ensuring a quality service is provided that meets the customer's satisfaction, contributing to the borough's presentation.

This will include grounds maintenance operations, street works, and cleansing duties across the borough, as well as some commercial activity.

Duties will also include supporting local events as well as: elections, emergency planning, collection of stray dogs, decorating retail outlets and refurbishment / maintenance of street furniture.

Some tasks and activities may involve early and late starts and weekend working.

This is a full time role on a Temporary basis working Monday to Friday between 0700am till 1700pm.

For more information on this role and to apply, please contact Prakash by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967.

Job Description

The ASN/Social Care Services PCV Driver is responsible for the provision of transport services for vulnerable client groups such as children, the elderly, disabled and those with special needs.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

Requirements

• The grade of this post is F
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LZ.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Elaine Park, Transport Contracts & Operations Officer - Contact on: 01595743957 or email: elaine.park@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Responsibilities

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here

The Individual

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