Total 280 Customer Service job vacancies in Maidstone, ME16 9PH

Service Manager - Fire Alarm exp. - Coventry, West Midlands - c £50k

Benefits - for Engineering Manager/ Service Manager - Fire and Security

• Great c. £50000 salary
• Progression opportunities
• Car allowance, etc

Requirements - for Engineering Manager/ Service Manager - Fire Alarm or Fire and Security

• Have Managed Fire alarm service engineer
• Be based commutable to Birmingham, West Midlands

Role - for Engineering Manager/ Service Manager - Fire and Security

Client is looking for someone interested in improving quality of engineers and delivery of maintenance to clients, so someone with energy and enthusiasm, plus experience of managing Fire Alarm Service engineers for FIA/ BAFE company.

Relaxed Senior Management, interested in empowering someone who is keen (and has the fire detection/ Life safety experience with fire alarm engineers).

If you are based Coventry, Tamworth, West Midlands, Birmingham, Derby please do say if have either managed Service Engineer or Fire and Security engineers

Contact Steve Eley - Fire and Security Careers (Part of Eley Solutions)

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Maths Teacher - Key Stage 4

Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Maths Teacher to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College located in Maidstone.

About the role

To model the college values of ‘Love, Commitment and Opportunity’ consistently on a daily basis

To lead the Mathematics curriculum for Year 10 and Year 11 and to deliver highly effective teaching and learning to the KS4 students in your sessions ensuring that it is appropriate, relevant and meets statutory requirements consistent with the individual needs of each student and to facilitate the very best outcomes for all.

To ensure all staff delivering any aspects of the mathematics curriculum are effectively trained and monitored.

To be the Year 10 or Year 11 Tutor.

To support and facilitate the implementation of the college’s policies and to share in the corporate responsibility for the education, welfare and conduct of all students and to model the college protocols and procedures on a daily basis and ensure registration procedures are followed accurately.

Principal Duties

Leading on mathematics teaching for Year 10 and Year 11
Teaching any student at Heath Farm College in KS4
To plan and deliver schemes of work for the students in your sessions that is in keeping with the statutory requirements relating to individual students and college policies
Responsibility for the assessment, recording and reporting of all students in your sessions
To ensure that each student in your teaching or tutorial group has a Student Learner Profile which is relevant, appropriate, up to date and consistent with any statutory requirements
To maintain appropriate and relevant records to ensure that students’ achievements and progress are documented and available for progression planning
To maintain portfolios of work for each student in accordance with college policies and exam board requirements
To model lifelong learning
Qualifications required

QTS
About us

We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

#1

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Key Stage 4 Learning Support Assistant

Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone

Salary: Up to £22,000.00 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College, part of Acorn Education.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our Teachers to take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximising pupil’s achievement, and ability to develop.

This is a great opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is looking to start or continue their career in Education and is motivated to inspire learning in pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Quality is always top of our agenda, and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant, who can work with individual and small groups of pupils, preparing classrooms and materials, and building positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and learning. Our Learning Support Assistants offer essential support to our Teachers and have the opportunity to assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.

Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would be desirable, excellent support skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. These roles are ideal for people working in customer facing industries including retail, hospitality, and leisure, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to pupil’s lives and futures.

We need people who share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy working as part of a team, and be genuinely motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

About us

We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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We are working with a client in Maidstone who has two vacancies to fill in the Customer Support team on a temporary basis for 6 months. The role is a customer service role with call handling. There is also an element for admin duties. We are looking for friendly individuals with excellent customer service skills.

You will be:

• Answering calls through the main switchboard and internal line, addressing and resolving queries as the first point of contact.
• Directing customers to the appropriate department as required.
• Reception duties such as meeting and greeting visitors, checking parking permits, booking meeting rooms, replenishing stock and refreshments and distributing post.
• Mailbox monitoring.
• Distribution of uniform.
• Supporting the team with research for travel and accommodation options.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills both verbal and written, strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and strong MS office skills as you will be using Microsoft products.

This role is fully office based and pays up to £13.75ph

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Benefits of joining our temps team:

*Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process

*Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant

*CV's in Word Format

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This company, with 40+ years in operation, is committed to providing effective and efficient solutions to their customers' problems. They continuously improve their quality by adopting the best design and manufacturing practices. They offer a wide range of products to best support the needs of their customers.

Your new roleThis role requires a combination of skills. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain strong relationships with customers, manage a variety of administrative tasks, and contribute to the company's continued success.

Acting as the primary contact for all customer enquiries and processing related sales administration tasks such as quotations, dispatch paperwork, system specification processing, handling complaints, and managing product returns.
Developing relationships with new and existing customers by providing support, information, and guidance.
Maintaining accurate customer records, recording and retaining information in a structured and timely manner, and researching clients to identify potential opportunities using CRM.
Handling order entry processing, including contract review, and maintaining and updating customer records.


What you'll need to succeedExperience working in a similar function is essential as well as a basic understanding of contracts, and T&C's would be useful. You'll need the ability to work independently and a commitment to a high-quality and detail-orientated approach. The ability to build rapport and strong communication skills are essential.You will need to be able to work in a highly process-driven way with good attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary and an excellent opportunity to take control of your own development and the opportunity for growth, as well as a positive and supportive work culture.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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This company, with 40+ years in operation, is committed to providing effective and efficient solutions to their customers' problems. They continuously improve their quality by adopting the best design and manufacturing practices. They offer a wide range of products to best support the needs of their customers.

Your new roleThis role requires a combination of skills. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain strong relationships with customers, manage a variety of administrative tasks, and contribute to the company's continued success.

Acting as the primary contact for all customer enquiries and processing related sales administration tasks such as quotations, dispatch paperwork, system specification processing, handling complaints, and managing product returns.
Developing relationships with new and existing customers by providing support, information, and guidance.
Maintaining accurate customer records, recording and retaining information in a structured and timely manner, and researching clients to identify potential opportunities using CRM.
Handling order entry processing, including contract review, and maintaining and updating customer records.


What you'll need to succeedExperience working in a similar function is essential as well as a basic understanding of contracts, and T&C's would be useful. You'll need the ability to work independently and a commitment to a high-quality and detail-orientated approach. The ability to build rapport and strong communication skills are essential.You will need to be able to work in a highly process-driven way with good attention to detail.

What you'll get in return A competitive salary and an excellent opportunity to take control of your own development and the opportunity for growth, as well as a positive and supportive work culture.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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

Job Title: Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,965.41 per annum (£27,112.48 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Working Pattern: 7am-3pm and 2pm - 10pm on a rolling 6 week rolling rota, alternative weekends included
Location: Maidstone, Kent

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Support Worker You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways. For example, connecting them with employability coaches and other support agencies, helping them manage their money, signing up for benefits or to move on to a more permanent home. It will be your job to help boost their confidence and support them on their journey as they rebuild their lives. Through all of this you will need to keep records of everything, so there is some admin to do. At times this role is tough, but most of the time it can be incredibly rewarding. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, and able to leave your work at work and not take it home with you. About you We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management
• To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working

Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) *delete for Full Time
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

For more information regarding this role please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Head of Allied Health Professions

We are really excited to be able to offer an experienced, independent, innovative individual with the skills, enthusiasm and vision the opportunity to become the Head of Allied Health Professions (AHP) for the Forensic and Specialist Directorate at Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust.

The Head of Allied Health Professions is a key member of the directorate Senior Management Team and will work closely with the other heads of profession, operational managers and business partners within the team to ensure that the directorate continues to provide the best possible care to the patients that it serves. They will also be a vital part of the AHP leadership team which spans the organisation and is responsible for ensuring that the AHP agenda and strategy are progressed and delivered upon.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes
(unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

The post holder will work with a diverse range of services spanning mental health and non-mental health provision across both inpatient and community settings and will represent the voices of a diverse range of Allied Health Professionals including occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and prosthetists. They will also hold strategic oversight for the Peer Support Practitioner workforce within the directorate.

Essential requirements:

A recognised AHP professional qualification.

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Evidence of significant personal development through formal postgraduate courses or experience e.g. (MSc or equivalent).

Extensive experience in clinical practice, holding a broad range of experience within a variety of settings.

Proven experience within a clinical leadership / professional management role.

Experience of motivating staff and of reviewing the performance of individuals through regular supervision and appraisal.

Ability to make decisions autonomously and co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team.

Demonstrable commitment to and a focus on quality, promoting high standards of clinical care to improve patient outcomes/recovery.

Uses evidence to make improvements and seeks out innovation.

Works across teams/services/boundaries, involving, respecting and learning from clinicians, sharing and looking for collective success.

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.

Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.

We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Our strategy

Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people

Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time

They will lead on the student placement and workforce offers for AHPs across the directorate, will ensure that all AHPs work in accordance with their professional standards for practice and will be responsible for ensuring the quality of AHP therapeutic input across the directorate. They will lead on the patient and carer experience portfolios for the directorate and will be a key part of the trust wide patient and carer experience development work. They will also hold therapeutic leadership and oversight for the fully functional vocational café hosted on the Medium Secure site.

The post holder will need to be highly organised, able to prioritise conflicting demands and deliver to deadlines. They must possess the professional knowledge and attributes to strategically and professionally lead the Forensic and Specialist Allied Health Professions, innovate current practice, manage change, address quality issues and support the achievement of Allied Health Profession, directorate and trust strategic objectives.

For full details of the job description and main responsibilities can be found in the JD attached.


This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 2024

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Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if this is going to be problematic:rallen@nhs.net), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interview Date: To be confirmed

To work as a member of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, working within the home treatment function delivering support to patients and their families using evidence based, profession specific and general mental health knowledge providing client centred, recovery orientated principles and practice for individuals, families and carers referred to the Service. You will also work within the Rapid response function undertaking assessments 24/7 received from Urgent Mental Health Helpline as well as undertaking gatekeeping assessments. To work in accordance with Trust and Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Policies and Procedures and the Care Programme Approach. To provide an alternative to inpatient admission treating patients in their home environment who are presenting in a crisis with significant distress.

• Demonstrates ability to work as a team member as well as alone making autonomous decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Supporting Band 7 to manage a case load of service users who have complex acute/crisis needs

• Balancing all aspects of the job role.

• Being flexible and responsive to competing demands

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.

Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.

We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Our strategy

Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people

Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

• Working with service users referred to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service

• To screen, and work with all newly referred service users experiencing acute mental health crisis providing assessment or short-term interventions until crisis is resolved.

• To provide short-term specific psychosocial interventions for those who would benefit from crisis interventions

• To ensure documentation is reviewed and updated in line with quality improvement standards

• To shift co-ordinate lead the shift, allocate work to the wider MDT and prioritise workloads.

• To contribute to the planning and implementation of induction, training and education of students and staff.

• To contribute to the delivery of specialist/ professional training packages of in-service training and staff development when necessary.

• To fulfil the role of mentor/practice educator, maintaining own update training and ensuring responsibility for regular placement provision and ensuring supervision and written assessment of students whilst on placement.

• To assist the band 7 senior practitioner by identifying personal and professional training needs in order to appropriately plan for future training and development.

• To provide effective supervision, support, and guidance for support /STR/ peer workers and any work delegated to them.

• Responsible for the delivery of individual care plans for a caseload

• Expected to implement policies as directed by the trust/directorate for the department, ensuring awareness throughout the department.

• Participate in leading service developments.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

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Job Description

Care Team Leader (Nursing Home)

Hourly Rate: £13.50

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Health and Social Care and a passion for providing high-quality care to our client's residents. As the Care Team Leader, you will play a vital role in leading a team of care staff, overseeing the implementation of care plans, and ensuring the well-being of our residents. This role offers the opportunity to drive high-quality care in a unique environment, a Victorian mansion surrounded by beautiful grounds.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Minimum 2 year's experience in a care setting, with leadership or supervisory responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and other team members
• Strong understanding of person-centered care and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability

Benefits

• Enhanced Rate for Overtime Hours
• Premium Pay Rate for Bank Holidays
• Occupational Sick Pay - Eligible for sick pay after one year of service
• Comprehensive Pension Plan
• Loyalty Rewards
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Comprehensive Induction and Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
• Support with NMC Revalidation Process
• Regular Supervision and Appraisals
• Lunch Provided During Shifts
• Uniform Provided at No Cost
• DBS Check Costs Covered
• On-Site Parking Available

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of care staff, ensuring excellent delivery of care services and fostering a positive work environment
• Oversee care plans and ensure they are implemented effectively to meet the individual needs of residents
• Monitor and manage the daily operations of the nursing home to ensure a high standard of care
• Provide direct care and support to residents when necessary, demonstrating compassionate and person-centered care
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of residents

Reference: WILL79154/DB (JC)

INDNUR

Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of people with mental health needs?

Do you want a place that has lots of great things to do, a wealth of amazing attractions, and stunning countryside to explore?

Maidstone promises an unforgettable experience; just an hour away from London. The town centre boasts fantastic shopping, with an eclectic mix of unique stores and high street favourites. Throughout the region there are plenty of opportunities to sample the fabulous food and drink crafted from local produce.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), you'll lead a collaborative team and provide high-quality care to the vibrant communities of Maidstone and its surrounding villages.

This is a community-based post where you will work flexibly and collaboratively with two other consultants in the Maidstone Mental Health Team.

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 clinical leadership within the Maidstone Mental Health Team alongside two other Consultant colleagues
• Provide medical input as required to patients under care of the Mental Health Team
• Work as a part of a vibrant team to support individuals with complex mental disorders
• To be actively involved in strengthening relationships with external agencies including the local PCN

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 providing brilliant care through brilliant people.

**PLEASE NOTE: This job description is currently pending approval from The Royal College of Psychiatrists**

For detailed information regarding the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification or search ‘KMPT Careers Job ref: 380-MED-24-029-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.

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 in-house research team and academic opportunities through Kent’s 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


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

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Job Vacancy: Senior Care Assistant (Nights)
Location: Hillbeck Care Home, Roundwell, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 4HN
Contracted hours: 33 Hour Night Contract available
Hourly rate of pay: £13.30 per hour
Contact Number: 01622 737847
Online Application form Link: www.charinghealthcare.co.uk/working-for-us

Charing Healthcare
Charing Healthcare has been providing care since 1998. We are a proactive company with family origins and now have 10 care homes across Kent and Medway. We work in partnership with Kent and Medway council together with the local NHS for some services that we offer.

Hillbeck Care Home in Maidstone provides high quality care for up to 59 residents who have Dementia. For more information about Hillbeck please visit our website: www.charinghealthcare.co.uk

Other Benefits:
• Ongoing training provided for personal development
• Full Indication
• The opportunities to progress within the company
• Paid holiday
• Work Place Pension (NEST)
• 2 free uniforms (tunics) and a badge
• Refer a friend scheme - bonus awarded

Responsibilities of the Senior Care Assistant Role:
• To ensure that instructions by those above you are followed at all times and in the correct manner for the safety of the resident/s. Equally you must ensure that any instruction you give is carried out accordingly.
• To ensure that you contribute, to the best of your ability, to the efficient running of the home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the residents.
• To ensure the administration of medication is given etc.

Requirements of the Senior Care Assistant Role:
• A kind and caring person
• Previous experience in administering medication that is required
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

How to Apply
Please apply below with CV including (Phone and Email details) and our Recruitment Manager will be in touch as soon as possible as we are looking for a quick hire.

(FIXED TERM) Care Assistant (Days) based at Glen Rosa, Ilkley Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 10-mile radius of the Care Home

Available Hours: Days

Fixed Term - 6 months - Full Time - 44 hours per week.

This role is a fixed-term contract and will cover maternity leave for a minimum of 6 months.

'Are you looking to use your skills to benefit older people in a homely environment? A career in Social Care could be for you…'

About the role

As a Care Assistant at MHA you will provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. Every day will be different and you'll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore whilst previous care experience is desirable it is not essential and we'll provide all the training and support you need to thrive. You don't need any qualifications to get started as a Care Assistant.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important. So, if you have the ability to change someone's mood, lift spirits and truly care for those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

To apply please email or visit our website at mha.org.uk

About us

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider and our mission is to 'enable people to live later life well'. Through 90 specialist care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes and 62 vibrant community services and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. We have over 7,600 dedicated colleagues and are supported by over 4,000 generous volunteers. All our donations and any surplus we generate is invested into the services we provide for our 18,500 residents and members. Our values underpin our entire approach: we nurture mind body and spirit; we respect every person, treating them with dignity; and we inspire the best in each other.

About the home

At Glen Rosa care home in Ilkley, we provide residential and residential dementia care for our 47 residents, in homely, en suite accommodation. We're located in beautiful grounds in a quiet, residential area, close to Ilkley town centre.

For more information about the home, please click here

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.