Total 251 Customer Service job vacancies in Plymouth, PL6 8BG

Behaviour Support Assistant Opportunity in Plymouth

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join one of our SEN schools in the Plymouth area. This full-time role runs from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, during term time only, starting in September 2024 and continuing until the end of the academic year. This is an excellent chance to gain valuable experience in an educational setting, working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

Position: Behaviour Support Assistant

Pay: £85 - £90 per day, dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities:
- Support children's classroom learning and activities, promoting inclusion throughout the school
- Establish positive relationships with pupils, providing individual or classroom-based support
- Assist pupils in both academic and social capacities
- Ensure the needs outlined in pupils' EHCPs are met

Desirable Skills:
- Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour
- Previous experience working with children
- Positive and motivating attitude
- Good level of Maths and English
- Full UK Driving Licence

What We Offer:
- A dedicated consultant to support you through the registration process and bookings
- WEEKLY pay processed via PAYE, with no charge to process your pay
- Access to our CPD Academy, offering free or heavily discounted training courses for career progression
- A Candidate App to view and amend details, manage bookings, and more
- Refer a Friend scheme, earning you £50 for every person you refer

Application Process: To work with Teaching Personnel, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance is provided if you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

If you are interested in this rewarding role, please contact Teaching Personnel today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic candidate to work as a Learning Support Assistant in Plymouth. The role would suit someone who has had previous experience in SEN and able to think on their feet while ensuring the pupils needs are met. This would be from september 2024 - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm.


Main Roles & Responsibilities
- Required to work on a 1:1 basis with the selected pupil encouraging and supporting the work set by the class teacher.
- Shadow the pupil during all lessons throughout the day and potentially during lunch time.
- During the lessons you may need to prevent potential disruption that may occur
- Establish productive working relationships with the pupil and set expectations.
- To give positive encouragement, feedback, and praise to reinforce pupils' efforts and develop self-esteem.
- Promote the inclusion of pupils and encourage pupils to interact with each other.

Requirements:
- Compassion and empathy
- A calm and adaptable personality
- High emotional resilience
- Experience in nursing, mental health work or youth work
- Commitment to the role Monday - Friday

What we can offer you:
- A dedicated Consultant who will support you through the registration process and through bookings
- WEEKLY pay - we process your pay via PAYE - we do not charge you to process your pay
- CPD Academy- free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression
- Candidate App- a platform where you can view and amend all your details, you can view new bookings, you can view and amend existing bookings
- Refer a friend! - get £50 for every person you refer

To work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioural needs? An Alternative Provision is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support for students. You'll work in a respectful and inclusive environment, collaborating with teachers and parents to guide and support the behaviour of individual learners.

Role: Behavioural Support Assistant

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the emotional, social, and behavioural needs of students aged 4-16 years
- Assist teachers in the classroom by promoting respectful behaviour and helping students with their work
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized curriculums and programs for students

Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in supporting individuals with Social, Emotional, and Behavioural needs
- Excellent communication skills
- Approachable and passionate about mentoring and supporting students
- Safeguarding Children training
- TeamTeach training

Why Join Us?
- Make a significant impact on the lives of students with behavioural needs
- Work in a supportive and inclusive environment
- Potential for the role to become permanent

Application Process: If you're interested in this rewarding role as a Behavioural Support Assistant, please apply with your CV.

Important Information:
- All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
- Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Safeguarding Commitment: Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct comprehensive safeguarding checks on all workers in line with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE child protection and prevent duty training for all registered candidates. A valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required, and full assistance is provided.

For more details on our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Mental Health Support Worker Opportunity in Plymouth

Teaching Personnel is partnering with an SEN Provision in the Plymouth area. The school are innovative providers of education and care, supporting young people aged 10-19 with complex needs, including SEMH difficulties, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, and other conditions.

Position: Mental Health Support Worker

Key Responsibilities:
- Support children with their learning and general wellbeing, ensuring every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential
- Assist with care needs
- Implement positive behavioural management strategies
- Tailor your approach to meet the individual needs of each child
- Build warm, caring, and supportive relationships with students
- Promote and encourage independence and personal development
- Support the class teacher by contributing to high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities

Ideal Candidate:
- Patient and capable of dealing with challenging circumstances or emotional behaviour
- Accepting of diverse lifestyles and understanding of mental health issues
- Calm under pressure and able to remain composed in stressful situations
- Flexible in handling behaviour that may present challenges
- Willing to undergo additional training as offered

Why Join Us?
- Make a significant impact on the lives of young people with complex needs
- Work in schools rated 'Good' to 'Outstanding'
- Receive additional training to support your professional development

Application Process: If you're passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to make a difference, please apply with your CV.

Important Information:
- All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
- Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Safeguarding Commitment: Teaching Personnel is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Comprehensive safeguarding checks are conducted on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE child protection and prevent duty training for all registered candidates. A valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required, and full assistance is provided.

For more details on our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, working alongside the military in a temporary capacity?

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and professional healthcare candidates to work at military locations throughout the UK for ad-hoc assignments, which once registered, will be available to you through the easy to use Patchwork Health app.

HCRG is the first of its kind Staff Bank to support the permanent military and civilian workforce predominantly in the provision of primary, but also secondary, healthcare, dental and mental health services. Previous experience of working with the military population would be desirable but not necessary to apply to the Staff Bank.

By joining the Staff Bank, you will benefit from:

Priority access to temporary assignments
Continuity of access to temporary assignments
Access to a dedicated Bank Team
Free CPD Training
Free Health & Wellbeing Services
Free Occupational Health Screening
Free Appraisals
Free Revalidation
Free Mandatory Training

Interested in applying? Submit your CV to MODBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com / FHRBankSupport@hcrg.uk.com or call 02382359149.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

Dates: 22/07/2024 - 13/12/2024

LOCATION:

HMS DRAKE DENTAL CENTRE PL2 2BG

Unique Reference Number: N1
DENTAL NURSE
A. OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION- SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
1. To provide clinical and administrative support to the Dental Officer to enable
maintenance of the surgery. This includes preparation/sterilisation of all instruments before
and after patients, reception duties, document handling, operation of dental computing
system, processing radiographs, shared maintenance tasks and working in the central
sterilisation area when in place.
2. To be fully aware of the responsibilities of a registered healthcare professional and
comply with the GDC Principles and Standards for Dental Professionals.
3. To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for
appointed patients
4. To be accountable to the Senior Dental Officer through their line management.
5. To comply with DPHC (Dental) policy on working hours.
6. To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation.
7. To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of
instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best
practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 13.
8. To adhere to local stock control procedures when removing items of stock from the
storeroom.
9. To manage the patient appointment system.
10. To manage dental records (manual and electronic) ensuring the correct receipt,
despatch, registration and storage of FMed 271 and hasten any outstanding documents.
11. To manage the receipt, despatch and documentation of dental prosthetic appliances,
ensuring timely appointments for patients as necessary.
B. STANDARDS TO WHICH A DENTAL NURSE MUST COMPLY WHEN PROVIDING
THE SERVICES
12. To comply with all relevant Authority policy including DPHC (Dental) policies,
regulations and orders as well as JSP 950 Leaflet 2-23-1 and other policies as notified to the
Dental Practitioner.
13. To ensure that surgery management, document administration (including the
rendering of dental returns and safe custody of F Med 271s) and maintenance of equipment
is undertaken to the standards laid out in JSP 950 2-23-1.
14. To ensure compliance with Radiation Safety Orders and adhere to current Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
C. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
15. Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
16. Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised
dental defence organisation.
17. Must provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4,
Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the
last 15 months.
18. To have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults,
disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
19. To be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have
practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation
Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
20. Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required
to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy
entitled "Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare
Workers").
D. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
21. Previous Ministry of Defence (MoD) experience.
22. Hold a Dental Nurse qualification.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see the recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the recruitment pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Service Desk Analyst Role: To accurately record IT related requests and reports of faults from telephone calls, voicemails, emails and from other sources to the D&I Service Desk into our call management system, ensuring the essential information regarding the fault is obtained and recorded. To actively monitor telephony, email, voicemail, and online support queues to the service. To be courteous, helpful, flexible, and responsive to users at all times. Ensure response times are being maintained as far as is practicable. To carry out a range of First Point of Contact fixes (whilst the user is on the phone) for specific customer requests and fault reports, depending on the call type, following defined processes. To correctly forward technical/complex requests and fault reports and incidents to the relevant technical team, depending on the call type. Undertake any other Call Handling related duties as directed by the Service Desk and Installation Manager. Under the Public Records Act all NHS employees are responsible for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties. Thus, any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations NHS Records Management Code of Practice. Registration Authority Role: To identify all applicants for IT service to HM Governments eGIF level 3 standard (beyond reasonable doubt) to gain access to the network and authorised systems. To create new user IT network accounts To create and issue Chip and Pin electronic smart cards to those who have suitably proven identities, ensuring that the access profile is appropriate and correctly authorised. To ensure all Registration Authority forms for NHS registration and EP series (electronic prescribing) are completed correctly in line with national and local procedures. To maintain secure filing systems, both paper-based and electronic holding the personal details of all applicants for audit and verification purposes, as required by the Data Protection Act, ISO 17799, local and national Registration process. Updating users smart card profiles in accordance with clinical sponsor requirements To receive and administer Registration Authority related communications. To handle and process post and correspondence relating to the Registration Authority. Adhere to the national and Local Registration Process as defined by the Registration Authority Manager. Escalate Registration Authority issues to the Service Desk and Installation Manager or Registration Authority Manager as appropriate. Liaise with other Registration Authorities and sponsors as required Assisting in the production of reports and documentation on RA activities To undertake other duties as designated by the Service Desk and Installation Manager. Documenting all appropriate Registration Authority activities. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:This post involves communication and liaison with all levels of staff and IM&T users, both within the Trust and elsewhere in the NHS. It also involves communication and liaison with IM&T Department staff, external organisations, and other agencies. Communicate with all supported customers via the telephone or email in a calm, patient and tactful, diplomatic and sympathetic manner, even when callers are annoyed, angry or upset Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour and continually work towards the improved and effective operation of the Service Desk. Build and sustain good relations and effective communications whilst maintaining an efficient and pleasant manner with all callers. Work collaboratively within the ICT team and participate in the induction and training of new staff Report directly to the Service Desk and Installation Manager for all operational matters For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Encourage full member participation by presenting an efficient, cheerful, and enthusiastic image at all times. Clean and maintain sport & gym equipment, reporting any faults to the duty manager or supervisor on shift and record them appropriately in book. Be responsible for carrying out weekly maintenance checks of spin bikes, carrying out minor repairs. Conduct gym inductions, programmes, and fitness tests to enable you to advise members how to gain the most from their training and achieve their personal fitness goals. Set up activities for sports users. Plan small fitness challenges and activities for gym members. Assist in the setting up of furniture for activities and functions. Always maintain a visible presence in the fitness suite to coach and advise users where necessary, Take prospective members on a tour of the facility as required. Coach various activities/classes within the centre to ensure members are offered a varied programme. Be familiar with and adhere to the centres health & safety policy together with other centre policies. Collect & return towels etc from the hospital as required. Assist managers with promotional and advertising activities internally and externally. Cover the reception desk when required. Cover classes when appropriate.

The post holder: is responsible professionally and managerially for the nursing and clerical staff. is responsible for the management of the multi-disciplinary team which includes dieticians, clinical psychologists, nurses and physiotherapists. is responsible for the development and review of the departmental policies and Service development of the Weight Management Service. The post holder will provide leadership, development, and direction for the clinical activities of the team. The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing development of the service in accordance with local / national guidelines and commissioning intentions. The post holder will ensure the service is evidence based. The post holder will be responsible for the development of business cases for the Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

-Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).

- Previous experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.

-Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Patience, compassion, and the ability to connect with young children.

- Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.





Responsibilities:

-Provide the highest quality support and care for pupils, including those with special educational needs.

-Helping to ensure that there is a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.

-Assist with the planning of learning activities.

-Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. A role profile is attached.



What the school offers its staff

A strong culture of inclusion and support for all staff and pupils.

Training and support to develop your skills and knowledge of teaching and learning in the early years.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding our pupils and we ensure that all staff within the organisation complete a full DBS and complete vetting and barring procedures.

Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling vocation, then why not join our team at Northern Health Care. We provide mental health recovery services across many regions within the UK. Our services consist of support living and community outreach services which provides our residents and service users with access to 24 hour support from experienced clinical and support staff.

You will be supporting persons with learning disability or mental health illness to improve their lives and to live independently.

We are currently recruiting support workers who are committed, positive, compassionate, understanding, dedicated, and dedicated to always putting people first to join our team. You will be supporting persons with learning disabilities or mental health illnesses to improve their lives and live independently.

It’s hard work and can sometimes be challenging but the rewards are truly amazing!

As a support worker, you will be at the heart of supporting our service users on a daily basis. You will work with service users to help them live a fulfilled and happy life, whilst living as independently as possible. You will help to enable them to develop positive relationships and to be valued as equal members of their local community as part of their rehabilitation.

As part of this role, you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome-focused support for our residents.

Your key attributes
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
• Supportive and empathetic.

Where you’ll be working

Your location will be Northern Healthcare, Radcliffe House, Pudsey.

Working Hours
• Full-time position (38.5 hours per week). This role requires a level of flexibility as you will be working on a rotational shift pattern 8am-8pm during the days including weekends.

In return you’ll receive
• Salary: £11.60 per hour
• Company pension scheme and contribution
• Flexible working week
• Induction and buddy programme
• Career development and on the job learning opportunities
• Healthcare cover including dental, optical, prescriptions and physiotherapy
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to discounted products and services
• Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered
• Option to train towards NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards
• Refer a friend scheme in which you can earn up to £250

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Responsibilities
• Ensure that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
• Support and guide service users with day-to-day activities enabling them to be able to live a full and as independent life as possible. This may include help to manage budgeting, domestic tasks, or meal preparation
• Support and guide service users with grocery shopping and attending routine appointments.
• Support service users whilst taking of prescribed medication.
• Support service users to be as active as they would like to be as part of their local community, whilst encouraging them to try out new things. These could include days out, family visits or arranging to go to college or use their local leisure facilities.
• Regularly review support plans whilst ensuring that they are committed to working toward their needs and aspirations.
• Working positively and collaboratively with other colleagues within the team
• Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Escalate as appropriate any concerns or issues in a timely manner.
• To maintain and keep accurate records whilst reporting in a factual and ‘person centred’ approach.
• Ideally, you will have some experience as a support worker or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling vocation, then why not join our team at Northern Health Care. We provide mental health recovery services across many regions within the UK. Our services consist of support living and community outreach services which provides our residents and service users with access to 24 hour support from experienced clinical and support staff.

You will be supporting persons with learning disability or mental health illness to improve their lives and to live independently.

We are currently recruiting support workers who are committed, positive, compassionate, understanding, dedicated, and dedicated to always putting people first to join our team. You will be supporting persons with learning disabilities or mental health illnesses to improve their lives and live independently.

It’s hard work and can sometimes be challenging but the rewards are truly amazing!

As a support worker, you will be at the heart of supporting our service users on a daily basis. You will work with service users to help them live a fulfilled and happy life, whilst living as independently as possible. You will help to enable them to develop positive relationships and to be valued as equal members of their local community as part of their rehabilitation.

As part of this role, you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome-focused support for our residents.

Your key attributes
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
• Supportive and empathetic.

Where you’ll be working

Your location will be Northern Healthcare, Radcliffe House, Pudsey.

Working Hours
• Full-time position (38.5 hours per week). This role requires a level of flexibility as you will be working on a rotational shift pattern 8am-8pm during the days including weekends.

In return you’ll receive
• Salary: £11.60 per hour
• Company pension scheme and contribution
• Flexible working week
• Induction and buddy programme
• Career development and on the job learning opportunities
• Healthcare cover including dental, optical, prescriptions and physiotherapy
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to discounted products and services
• Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered
• Option to train towards NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards
• Refer a friend scheme in which you can earn up to £250

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Responsibilities
• Ensure that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
• Support and guide service users with day-to-day activities enabling them to be able to live a full and as independent life as possible. This may include help to manage budgeting, domestic tasks, or meal preparation
• Support and guide service users with grocery shopping and attending routine appointments.
• Support service users whilst taking of prescribed medication.
• Support service users to be as active as they would like to be as part of their local community, whilst encouraging them to try out new things. These could include days out, family visits or arranging to go to college or use their local leisure facilities.
• Regularly review support plans whilst ensuring that they are committed to working toward their needs and aspirations.
• Working positively and collaboratively with other colleagues within the team
• Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Escalate as appropriate any concerns or issues in a timely manner.
• To maintain and keep accurate records whilst reporting in a factual and ‘person centred’ approach.
• Ideally, you will have some experience as a support worker or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Care Respect Listen Do the right thing

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Housing with Support Officer on a temporary basis, for a period of up to 14 months. you will promote independence, dignity and choice, for older people with support needs. You will have a key role in co-ordinating support for older people, including the assessment of support needs, thereby enabling independence, privacy and security.

We are looking for candidates with a positive, “can do” attitude who are able to demonstrate experience of developing effective working relationships with a range of customers and staff. You will work as part of a team and have knowledge of supported housing, welfare benefits and care services for older people. The ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team is essential and you will need to be an effective problem solver and be able to work using your own initiative.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Has a positive, “can do” attitude who are able to demonstrate experience of developing effective working relationships with a range of customers and staff.
Has knowledge of and can use Microsoft Office programs.
Is committed to continuous professional development.
Has the ability to work flexibly demonstrating experience of working in a customer focused environment.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, KFC and Co-op.
To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

If successful you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Becky Dacre, Housing with Support Manager, on 07850 938447.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 2nd July 2024

Interview Date: 10th July 2024

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Housing with Support Officer on a temporary basis, for a period of up to 8 months. You will promote independence, dignity and choice, for older people with support needs. You will have a key role in co-ordinating support for older people, including the assessment of support needs, thereby enabling independence, privacy and security.

We are looking for candidates with a positive, “can do” attitude who are able to demonstrate experience of developing effective working relationships with a range of customers and staff. You will work as part of a team and have knowledge of supported housing, welfare benefits and care services for older people. The ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team is essential and you will need to be an effective problem solver and be able to work using your own initiative.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Has a positive, “can do” attitude who are able to demonstrate experience of developing effective working relationships with a range of customers and staff.
Has knowledge of and can use Microsoft Office programs.
Is committed to continuous professional development.
Has the ability to work flexibly demonstrating experience of working in a customer focused environment.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, KFC and Co-op.
To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

If successful you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Becky Dacre, Housing with Support Manager, on 07850 938447.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 2nd July 2024

Interview Date: 10th July 2024

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Clinical Practice Works as a competent practitioner, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and within the framework of NMC Professional Code of Conduct and the nurse practitioner competency framework. To administer medicines under Patient Group Directives as appropriate. To request and interpret appropriate radiographs/laboratory tests as required as part of ongoing patient care. Identifies and manages child protection issues and raises awareness with medical and nursing staff. Identifies and manages issues related to mental health and vulnerable adults, raising awareness with medical and nursing staff. Work in areas subjected to frequent highly unpleasant conditions such as odours/body fluids and patients showing aggression. Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital. To undertake the use of moderate physical effort in controlled restraint of patients undergoing procedures with learning disabilities, the manoeuvring of patients in confined spaces and patients presenting with decreased level of consciousness due to trauma, drugs, alcohol. To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the department and beyond to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently. To independently refer patients to other professionals such as clinical specialities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. To update other staff appropriately on clinical conditions of patients and maintain accurate documentation and computer records for patients in the department and on discharge. Provide written, as well as verbal specialist advice in relation to the care of patients on discharge home from the emergency department. To provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health and well being. To act as a mentor and resource for more junior colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide care of the highest quality. To supervise the maintenance of accurate, legally acceptable records, both in written format and on the departmental computer system To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Leadership and Management Assist in the orientation, training and development of trainee emergency nurse practitioners to include clinical supervision, ensuring that identified training needs are conveyed to the lead nurse and Matron. Contributes to the planning and development of specialist service Coordinates patient journey across divisions ad organisational boundaries Works in close collaboration with Consultants/Matron and across organisational boundaries to ensure the service is responsive to the needs of patients. Ensure safe and secure custody and administration of drugs and monitor the maintenance and safe use of equipment. Support and enhance the continual quality initiative programme ensuring a quality first approach to all aspects of work within the ward. To promote a professional, safe and happy environment conducive to high patient and staff morale, achieved through leadership, personal example and direct involvement in the activities of the department. Professional development and educational role Assists in developing in-house specialist educational and training programmes Provides clinical supervision, support and mentorship to other staff as required Recognises junior colleagues development requirements and provides an environment in which knowledge and skills can be developed in a supportive way without compromising the safety and care of patients. Develop a learning environment, which meets the needs of the pre and post registration students and staff members, working within the area of urgent care. Assist in training health and non health care professionals in related speciality. Maintain own personal continuous professional development - to meet targets identified by personal development review in order to maintain professional and current emergency nursing knowledge. Demonstrates knowledge of current advances and changes in clinical practice and initiate change accordingly. Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.