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Applications are invited for a Lead Pharmacist - Palliative and End of Life Care.

Working within the Havens Hospices Care settings and Southend Site pharmacy, you will lead the Palliative and End of Life pharmacy service in collaboration with the senior managers and clinical collegues from both Havens Hopices and the MSE Pharmacy Oncology team.

You will be responsible for supporting the medicines management agenda within Havens Hospices Care settings, providing a comprehensive clinical service for both adult and children & young people’s inpatient services.

You will support the Southend site oncology service with clinical pharmacy activity e.g. chemotherapy prescription verification.

You will need to be an experienced clinical pharmacist, with palliative, end of life and (preferably)oncology expertise, an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal/relationship building skills, have good service delivery and management experience, and a proven track record of delivering change within dynamic environments.

Ideally you will be a qualified independent prescriber.

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individual who will develop and evolve this newly created post.

Main duties:
• To provide, with the support of senior colleagues, the delivery of a medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy service to all areas within Havens Hospices; be a proactive and engaged member of Havens Hospices Medicines Management team.
• Closely liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to palliative and end of life drug monitoring and control in line with formulary adherence.throughout the organisation.
• Be the point of contact for all hospice staff to aid in medicines-related problem solving and ensure supplies of end-of-life medicines.
• Monitor drug expenditure within specialty, produce budget statements and drug usage reports, interpret and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Develop treatment guidelines with clinicians to promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing, considering all relevant local and national policies and procedures.
• Act as an independent prescriber and prescribe as appropriate for patients within designated area of competence.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

This is a new and exciting opportunity - for full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application!




This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

This is a new and exciting opportunity - for full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application!

Housing Management Worker
Stoke-on-Trent
Young People Service (16-21)
3-month contract
35 hours per week
£15.72 LTD / £13.40 PAYE (inc holiday)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Housing Management Worker to join a leading charity supporting young people aged 16-21 in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a rewarding role, ideal for someone passionate about helping young individuals develop independent living skills in a safe and supportive environment.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Management Worker, you will be responsible for supporting young people in their transition to independent living, providing essential guidance and support to help them thrive within the community. You will work with young people to develop their life skills, provide housing-related support, and ensure that they adhere to tenancy agreements.

• Act as a 'Keyworker' to a group of identified young people, managing and coordinating their individual support packages.
• Conduct 'welcome' sessions with new residents, explaining house rules and the support structure.
• Complete initial safety plans and needs assessments for each young person, coordinating a tailored support package.
• Assist young people in attending appointments and accessing external services.
• Promote independent living skills, including budgeting, personal hygiene, and cooking.
• Support young people to engage in education, training, and employment (ETE) options.
• Liaise with external agencies, ensuring that all relevant information is shared confidentially.

THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking candidates with previous experience in a similar support or housing management role, particularly those with a background in working with young people. You should be confident in managing challenging behaviours and capable of providing positive, solution-focused support.

• Proven experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults, ideally in a housing or support worker capacity.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with external agencies.
• Experience in managing tenancy agreements and housing-related responsibilities.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people, encouraging them to develop independent living skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.

THE CONTRACT

• 35 hours per week, 8:15 pm - 7:45 am Monday to Friday, including 1 in 4 weekends.
• 3-month contract with potential extension.
• Pay: £15.72 per hour LTD / £13.40 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday).

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to help others maintain their independence in their own homes? If yes, we want YOU to join our dedicated team of Domiciliary Care Workers!

What We Offer:
Flexible Working Hours
Competitive Pay Rates - With regular pay reviews and mileage allowance
Comprehensive Training - Full induction and ongoing support, no prior experience needed
Career Progression - Opportunities to grow within our company
Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence ( A MUST) – This role involves traveling between clients, so having your own reliable vehicle is essential.
A caring and compassionate nature
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Your Role:
As a Domiciliary Care Worker, you will:
Assist clients with personal care, medication, and daily activities.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Help clients maintain their dignity and independence in their own homes.
Travel between clients' homes, providing high-quality care services.

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Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking for a permanent Social Worker to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people within the busy Family Support & Protection Team.This position will be mostly working from home, but you do need to be able to get to the city to complete assessments and join your team on site.

*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day.

You are required to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload (average of 17 -20) of children and young people within the long-term children's social work teams. You will be developing and maintaining relationships with children and families who require longer-term social work intervention, including those subject to child protection plans, complex child in need, PLO/Pre Proceedings and, if required, within the court arena.You need to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans.

The quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision; training opportunities, tools and resources are readily available to assist in the day-to-day work.Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now

If 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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What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Come and join the lively and dedicated team at our popular school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic LSA with experience of working with children in a school setting - ideally as an LSA. We offer an extremely supportive community and a full range of professional development opportunities. Our children deserve the best, so if you are passionate about supporting our staff and children with our high expectations then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will need to:

• be passionate about learning
• possess school-based experience of working with children
• be passionate and keen to work with children
• excite and inspire our children
• promote high standards and challenge
• work as a flexible member of a team
• display energy, imagination and initiative
• manage the physical demands of a busy role working with active children

What the school offers its staff

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
• High quality professional development
• Opportunities for cross phase work
• Support and collaboration across our Trust
• A well-resourced school

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office who will book a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

Further details about the role

Closing Date:Monday 2nd December 2024, midday

Interviews: Friday 6th December 2024

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB

Telephone: 01702 987890 x310

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Application Documents

Support Staff Application Form

LSA Job Description

LSA Person Specification

Application Email

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Alana Horne.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Kellie Smith (see contact details)

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details

Further information regarding this role can be obtained via the job description and person specification within this advert.

Required ASAP

Are you passionate about education and supporting teenagers?
Do you have experience of working in a secondary school and could you make a difference working with SEND students?
Do you have skills in Science and /or English?
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our Learning Support Team.
The role is to assist and support the integration of students with physical disabilities and / or special educational needs within a mainstream school. You will be supported by strong leadership in the school coupled with a fantastic team spirit and genuine collegiality across the team and across the school.
Staff are engaged with professional development and are supported in exploring new ideas. Sunbury Manor School is a mixed, 11-16 Single Academy Trust. We are proudly comprehensive and serve a wide community on the edge of Surrey and Southwest London, that is vibrant and ambitious. Sunbury Manor has a very clear ethos and you will see it when you visit our school; strong, positive relationships that create an environment where teachers can teach exceptional lessons and students can make exceptional progress.
36hrs per week, Monday—Friday (8:00am—4:00pm). Term-time only.
Please note, all non-classroom based roles are required to undertake a 40-minute lunch duty for which an alternative lunch break will be provided.
We offer an excellent Professional Development programme at all stages of your career, we also offer Westfield 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Westfield Rewards (discounts from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations), free gym membership at the neighbouring leisure centre and staff laptop. To apply please use the apply now button and complete the online application form.
Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 @ 9 am
Interview date: w/c Monday 25th November 2024
We strongly encourage early applications. Applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Important information: Please note as part of the schools safer recruitment process we engage with an external provider to complete a full Social Media check on all shortlisted/recruited applicants. The process is a mandatory part of our recruitment process and requires the agreement in advance from the applicant, If you do not/will not give agreement to such searches then please do not apply as we will not be able to further your application.
Sunbury Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

To undertake through each patients individual care plan, those duties delegated by the Team Leader and Case Manager, which the Health Care Assistant has been trained and is competent and confident to perform. These tasks include: - Re-assess patients in receipt of products from the Trust as delegated by SpecialistNurses. Provide support for patients and carers. Be competent in undertaking urinalysis, and obtaining urine specimens. Assist/advise in the completion of bladder charts (frequency and volume diaries). Communicates very sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives with empathy and reassurance. Record personally generated patient interactions and interventions and update them as agreed and instructed. Recommend products as agreed, To deal as appropriate with unpleasant conditions such as exposure to body fluids. Undertake drainage of residual urine (female patients), ( once competency is achieved) Provide emotional care for patients within your specialist sphere of work. In the course of your clinical work provide appropriate help to patients who require physical assistance. Organises own workload in conjunction with team and Trust requirements. Use a computer tablet remotely for all patient records. Record data and evidence of activity as requested via Systm One Provide teaching informally on a one to one basis ie to patients/carers Interpret the combined results from urinalysis, portable bladder ultrasound and bladder charts (frequency and volume diaries), seeking advice from colleagues as appropriate. The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our 5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Undertake a patient facing and patient supporting role to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients. Carry out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews, processing prescription queries and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively. Support, as determined by the GP Lead and Clinical Pharmacist, medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, reviewing medication upon discharge / admittance. Provide specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information and help in tackling local health inequalities by identifying and referring patients to the Care Co-ordination Team. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of complex drugs and shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients. Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation, management incentive schemes and patient safety audits. Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g. use of antibiotics). Supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and locally commissioned enhanced services. Supervise practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests. Provide training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) to the administration team. Perform medicines improvement work to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing under the supervision of the GP or Clinical Pharmacist. Liaise with clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries. Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews (e.g. organise necessary monitoring tests before SMR). Support medicine reconciliation of patients whose care is transferred back into primary care in a timely and effective manner liaising with patients and other providers to ensure patients receive appropriate medication post discharge. Assist Clinical Pharmacists with any searches, data collection and medicine safety tasks. Implement changes to medication that result from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local/national guidance. Work collaboratively with the Practice team. Develop relationships and work closely with community, hospital and MMT pharmacy colleagues and the wider health system. Participate in practice meetings, patient participation groups and other local meetings to improve engagement with the role of pharmacy technician.

A fantastic opportunity for a Night Receptionist to join our team in voco Oxford Thames on a Full-Time contract!

The shifts are from 22.45 to 07.00 / You will earn £13.00 per hour – equal to £27,040.00 salary.

At voco, everyone’s a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non-pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

Close to the heart of Oxford, on the banks of the river Thames, lies voco Oxford Thames hotel.

With a history dating back to the Middle Ages, the hotel’s surroundings have an intriguing story to tell.

voco Oxford Thames combines its medieval character with 21st-century style to create a unique setting for memorable meetings, conferences, and weddings alike.

Dining at the voco Oxford Thames is a relaxed affair; discover British classics in the restaurant, enjoy pub favourites in the bar, or take afternoon tea either in the conservatory or out on the terrace..

Check out our Instagram page @vocooxfordthames

As a Night Receptionist, you will play a vital part in delivering a superior guest experience. We take pride in the fact that we are experts in what we do and love to demonstrate this expertise to our guests with a sense of flair.

To succeed as a Night Receptionist, you will need:

• To be passionate about delivering great service and be guest focused
• Part of the role is to serve alcohol to guests as required
• Previous experience in Receptionist, Guest Relations, Concierge
• Experience with handling guests queries and complaints
• Experience using Opera PMS is a huge advantage
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

Our Night Receptionists enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice
• Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00
• Subsidised childcare support
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends, and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are someone who wants to join a company which favours laid-back but attentive connections with a focus on the environment, apply today to join our team as a Night Receptionist!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

SEN Teaching Assistant Job Vacancy, Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Benefits:
Salary: £21K - £22,900 per annum, Actual Salary
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Pension, Life Assurance, Health Plan
High Street Discounts
Opportunity to Gain Fully Funded Qualifications
Continuous Professional Development
About the Employer:
We are proud to be partnered with one of the UK's leading providers of Specialist Education Schools & Colleges (SEND) for Children, Young People, and Adults. The employer offers comprehensive support for a diverse range of needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Social, Emotional, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and additional complex needs or disabilities. Their commitment to delivering high-quality care and education makes them a trusted name in the sector.


Job Description:
As one of our new SEN Teaching Assistants, your role will be to support our children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary, this may include supporting with care needs from time to time, as well as positive behaviour management, adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to help them feel safe and enable them to enjoy and learn during their time at the school.
Promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
Support the class teacher and contribute to providing high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Qualifications and Personality:

Ideally relevant qualifications or experience in education or childcare.
A caring and patient personality with a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
A proactive approach to professional development and a willingness to undertake further training as required.
Compliance
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the employer is permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

About Us:
Social Care & Education Jobs is a National Permanent Recruitment Agency for the Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care & Specialist Education Sector. With over 20 years of experience, our registered manager-owned and led agency is passionate about the sector and dedicated to supporting both candidates and providers.

Apply now to join a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people.