A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the Lincoln, Lincolnshire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
A lovingly converted country manor house that is highly suited to the needs of older people with care needs looking to achieve a relaxing lifestyle and retirement. The home provides residential care for residents in purpose-built, en suite accommodation. Short-term respite care is also available
As the Care Assistant your key duties include:
Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions
Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Respect and sensitivity for older people
A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
Good communication and listening skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A caring nature with patience and empathy
Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends
The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £12.92 per hour and the annual salary is £25,865.84 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 38.5 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
Pension scheme
Free DBS checks and uniform
Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues
Reference ID: 7217
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Children’s Support Worker – Taunton
Join Our Team Supporting Young People
We are recruiting Children’s Support Workers in Taunton to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within a residential environment.
You will play an important role in helping young people develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
Salary - £13.45 to £14.15p/h plus sleep in rate £62.64
Shift - 2 on 4 off (2 long days with sleep in between)
Responsibilities
Providing emotional and practical support
Encouraging positive routines and behaviour
Supporting recreational and educational activities
Helping maintain a safe and nurturing environment
Completing daily records and reports
Requirements
Passion for supporting children and young people
Positive and caring attitude
Flexible approach to shift work
Previous care experience desirable
Full UK driving licence
Benefits
Ongoing training
Career development opportunities
Supportive working environment
Competitive salary
We cannot support Sponsorship currently
Please apply now for more information or contact Zoe Brown at Charles Hunter Associates.....Read more...
Applications are invited from commited and experienced Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Severe & Profound Adult Learning Disabilities Residential Home team as Band 5 Team Leader within the Adult Learning Disabilites Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This Home provides support to service users with severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities, complex physical and sensory disabilities, and behaviour that challenge, including those who require 24 hour care.Reporting to the Band 6 Deputy Manager, you will provide and oversee care and support for your Service Users, leading and motivating the Band 3 and Band 4 Support Workers in your team. The home aims to promote the wellbeing, independence and quality of life of service users, while ensuring their safety and dignity. This may include cleaning, shopping, washing ironing, cooking, personal care, managing finances, accessing the community. Service users are encouraged to participate in these activities with the staff.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 5 salary range is £38,744 to £49,970 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Current or recent experience supporting Adults with Autism and/or Learning DisabilityNewly or soon-to-qualify Learning Disabilities Nurses looking to start their post-registration career as part of this team may be considered. Current clean driving licence.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605. - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - Three months initial free accommodation* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from commited and experienced Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Severe & Profound Adult Learning Disabilities Residential Home team as Band 6 Deputy Manager within the Adult Learning Disabilites Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This Home provides support to service users with severe and profound learning disabilities, complex physical and sensory disabilities, and behaviour that challenge within a community setting, including those who require 24 hour care.As Deputy Manager, in supporting the Service Manager you will:- undertake the assessment of service users with complex needs.- guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.- contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members- undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing plan to address developmental needs.- act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.- act up as necessary in the absence of the manager.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The Guernsey Band 6 salary range is £47,860 to £64,615 plus an annual bonus of £1,747 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS or Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leaveThe island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Allied Health Profesional with full UK professional registration.Post-graduate experience leading a Learning Disabilites service at senior Band 5 or Band 6-equivalent level.Completion of a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.To hold a UK driving licence.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,747. - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - Three months initial free accommodation* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
An Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that covers Somerset. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (2 days per week in office).
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This new independent fostering agency is a High Needs fostering service working in partnership to provide supervision and support to foster carers with a wraparound, trauma-informed approach. This is an opportunity to join a small team that has recently been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. This team works alongside residential care and therapeutic education services.
About the job
Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers
Supervising a caseload of 5 foster families
Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
Attending in fostering panel meetings
Enable carers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Fostering Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.
What's on offer?
A salary of £37,280 – £41,771 dependents on experience
Additional payments
28 days of annual leave
Mileage paid
Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
Life assurance
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham
07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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A Family Assessment Centre are looking for a Social Worker to join their specialist assessment service. This is a permanent and full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to work within an “Outstanding” Ofsted rated setting focused on supporting vulnerable children and families. This position does not offer hybrid working, the office is based in Taunton.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).
About the team
This Family Assessment Centre provides outstanding residential and community-based parenting assessments, psychological assessments, and related services to Family Courts and Local Authorities nationwide. Their multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to safeguard children and support families through evidence-based and trauma-informed assessments.
The service is proud to be one of the few Family Assessment Centres in the UK rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted (2025), reflecting the dedication, compassion, and expertise of the team. Staff benefit from a highly supportive environment with regular supervision, team reflection, and ongoing professional development opportunities
About the job
This position is non case holding
Contribute to high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments
Building meaningful relationships with families using a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach
Providing detailed observations and well-reasoned recommendations
Supporting safeguarding and risk management processes
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary
Contributing to positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families
Participating in regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within children and families social work. You will have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice whilst being registered with Social Work England. This role would suit someone passionate about relationship-based practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and families within a supportive multidisciplinary setting.
What's on offer?
A salary of £35,000 - £37,995 dependent on experience
“Outstanding” Ofsted inspected service
Non-caseholding role
Great work-life balance
Structured and regular support from management
Weekly case mapping and reflective practice
Consistent CPD opportunities
Relocation support
Refer-a-friend scheme
Pension scheme
Set annual leave allocation
Excellent training & development opportunities
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
....Read more...