Residential Support Worker (RSW)Location: LancingHourly Rate: £13 per hourHours: 40 hours per weekContract Type: Full-Time / Part-TimeJob SummaryWe are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a caring and supportive team in an OFSTED-registered children’s home in Lancing. The role involves providing consistent, high-quality care to vulnerable young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.You will work alongside a committed staff team to create a safe, nurturing, and homely environment that encourages each young person to thrive and achieve their potential.Key Responsibilities
Safeguard and promote the welfare, education, and personal development of young people in care.Contribute to a warm, safe, and structured living environment.Assist in day-to-day routines including domestic chores, cooking, shopping, and school/homework support.Build strong, appropriate relationships with young people, offering support through activities, hobbies, and personal interests.Support children with after-school clubs and recreational pursuits.Help implement care plans and behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policies.Work closely with other professionals, including social workers, schools, and healthcare providers.Maintain accurate written records (logs, reports, and daily updates).Undertake keyworker responsibilities when required.Participate in regular supervisions and all mandatory training sessions.Work as part of a consistent and professional care team, always upholding safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.Uphold diversity and equality standards, recognising the individual needs of each child.
Knowledge and Experience (Essential)
Practical experience of working directly with children or young people.Understanding of child development and the challenges faced by those in residential care.Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to children's residential settings (e.g. Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards).Awareness of group dynamics and emotional support needs.
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
Able to engage, support, and build positive relationships with young people.Skilled in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation and approved intervention techniques.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.Able to work as part of a team and independently.Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure.Demonstrates consistent, nurturing care even in challenging circumstances.Commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
Requirements
Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.Ability to complete or willingness to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (within 2 years if not already held).Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive as part of the role.
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.Apply or find out more, by contacting Jack at Nurse Seekers on 01926 676369 or email jack@nurseseekers.co.uk....Read more...
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:
Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients
Dealing with patient queries
Taking payments
Booking appointments and follow-ups
Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
Recording and dealing with patient records
Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience
Cleaning dental areas, including chairs
Managing stock of equipment and supplies
Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care
Training:
This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
If required, the apprentice will have completed Functional Skills in English and maths prior to the End-Point Assessment
Training Outcome:
With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth
Health careers:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/Employer Description:We are a family run private dental practice in the centre of Lower Earley, striving to provide excellent general and specialist dental care to our local community. Our newly renovated practice will make you feel welcome, whilst easing any anxieties you may have.
Community is at the heart of everything we do. The team at Lower Earley Family Dental grew up and are based in the area, and we strive to provide the highest quality service we can for our friends and neighbours and Reading as a whole.
Whether it’s providing you with the smile you’ve always wanted, relieving you of any dental pain or sponsoring our local football and cricket teams, we can not and will not drop our high standards of care and inclusivity.
At Lower Earley Family Dental, we provide a friendly, welcoming environment – we understand that traditionally, going to the dentist has been an unpleasant experience for many. We are here to change that.
With our newly designed dental centre, equipped with high-tech facilities, our friendly staff at Lower Earley Family Dental will do their best to make your experience anxiety-free.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Residential Support Worker (RSW)Location: LancingHourly Rate: £13 per hourHours: 40 hours per weekContract Type: Full-Time / Part-TimeJob SummaryWe are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to join a caring and supportive team in an OFSTED-registered children’s home in Lancing. The role involves providing consistent, high-quality care to vulnerable young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.You will work alongside a committed staff team to create a safe, nurturing, and homely environment that encourages each young person to thrive and achieve their potential.Key Responsibilities
Safeguard and promote the welfare, education, and personal development of young people in care.Contribute to a warm, safe, and structured living environment.Assist in day-to-day routines including domestic chores, cooking, shopping, and school/homework support.Build strong, appropriate relationships with young people, offering support through activities, hobbies, and personal interests.Support children with after-school clubs and recreational pursuits.Help implement care plans and behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policies.Work closely with other professionals, including social workers, schools, and healthcare providers.Maintain accurate written records (logs, reports, and daily updates).Undertake keyworker responsibilities when required.Participate in regular supervisions and all mandatory training sessions.Work as part of a consistent and professional care team, always upholding safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.Uphold diversity and equality standards, recognising the individual needs of each child.
Knowledge and Experience (Essential)
Practical experience of working directly with children or young people.Understanding of child development and the challenges faced by those in residential care.Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to children's residential settings (e.g. Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards).Awareness of group dynamics and emotional support needs.
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
Able to engage, support, and build positive relationships with young people.Skilled in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation and approved intervention techniques.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.Able to work as part of a team and independently.Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure.Demonstrates consistent, nurturing care even in challenging circumstances.Commitment to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
Requirements
Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.Ability to complete or willingness to work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (within 2 years if not already held).Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive as part of the role.
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.Apply or find out more, by contacting Jack at Nurse Seekers on 01926 676369 or email jack@nurseseekers.co.uk....Read more...
Little Adventures Stirchley are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery.
You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at Little Adventures St. Philips, Bristol nursery.Duties:
You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS Statutory Framework
To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, on the job, working practically as part of the team
To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
To never be left unsupervised with the children
To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required
About you:
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
You need to have at least a C/4 Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
Little Adventures is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.
They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector
Employer Description:Little Adventures Nursery Stirchley is conveniently located next to Bournville train station. Little Adventures is pleased to bring award winning day childcare to such a vibrant community. located on Lea House Road in Stirchley. The brand new Stirchley nursery has had a full renovation both inside and outside, featuring a state of the art baby room and toddler preschool room.Working Hours :Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage)Skills: Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Team working....Read more...
Offering a fantastic opportunity to experience a typically Australian lifestyle without the ever-increasing cost of major Australian capital cities - applications are invited from experienced Podiatrists to join the Hospital-based team in the stylish city of Hamilton, at the centre of the famous Western District in the state of Victoria.Hamilton has a population of 10,000 and is located 291 km (180 miles) west of Melbourne via the regional cities of Ballarat or Geelong.The salary range is $90,700 to $99,855 Australian dollars (approx. £48,000 to £53,000 £GBP) based on a years experience scale.Their dynamic Podiatry Department is committed to developing the future workforce and offering diverse career pathways.This position will provide an opportunity to accelerate your development by rotating across a range of Inpatient, Outpatient and Community clinical areas; weekly visits are made to outlying rural 'cottage' hospitals and monthly visits to local residential aged care facilities. Outreach services are also provided to several regional Bush Nursing Centres and Community Health Centres.A hospital was first built in 1864 on the site of the current state-of-the-art facility serving the wider Western District and includes some smaller outlying rural ‘cottage’ hospitals with a patient catchment of over 16,000.Inpatient facilities include; Theatre complex with on-site CSSD, Level 3 ICU, A&E, Chemotherapy Oncology Centre, Dialysis Unit, General Paediatric Ward, Maternity and Neonatal Unit, Medical Ward and Surgical Ward.The busy Pharmacy, Imaging and Therapies departments employ a wide variety of Allied Health Professionals, including Occupational Therapists.An extensive outpatient and community health program assists local residents to remain healthy and safe at home for as long as possible.Hamilton offers an active lifestyle for couples or singles and particularly for young families seeking to enjoy a typically Australian lifestyle but avoiding the ever-growing cost of living in major Australian cities especially Melbourne while enjoying a sophisticated lifestyle in a friendly, welcoming community.Hamilton has four Secondary Schools as well as a number of stand-alone primary schools and a wide range of sporting opportunities for adults and children alike.Person requirements: - Podiatrist with at least two years UK experience ideally with some Hospital and Community experience. - Australian AHPRA Nursing registration in process, or willingness to commence this immediately.- A genuine desire to experience practicing in a supportive new country and sharing the values of strong teamwork and commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the local community. The benefits on offer include: - Relocation package; flights, transfers and initial accommodation for you (and your family if applicable)- Visa/immigration costs for you and your family (and your family if applicable)- Reimbursement of AHPRA registration- Salary packaging options of $11,660- Assistance with ongoing accommodation- Vehicle leasing optionsWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff both within the UK and internationally. As an nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such a significant professional move places us in an excellent position make this the best possible experience for you.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Little Adventures St. Philips, Bristol are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at Little Adventures St. Philips, Bristol nursery.
Duties:
You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate, including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
To never be left unsupervised with the children
To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required
About you:
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
You need to have at least a 4/C Grade in GCSE (or equivalents) in Maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
Future prospects:
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
Little Adventures is committed to Safer Recruitment. Therefore, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship.
Benefits:
Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.Employer Description:Little Adventures St. Philips, Bristol is conveniently located next to The Dings park, and just a 12 minute walk from Temple Meads train station, Little Adventures is pleased to bring award-winning day childcare to such a vibrant community. Located in the former Shaftesbury chapel, our large and airy facilities feature an indoor garden, bringing the outdoor in for all-weather undercover play. The nursery has benefitted from a £250k investment in new equipment and resources for children to explore. With childcare delivered by highly-trained practitioners and supported by a central quality team who have 80 years of combined experience in early years educationWorking Hours :40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).Skills: Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Team working....Read more...
Offering a fantastic opportunity to experience a typically Australian lifestyle without the ever-increasing cost of major Australian capital cities - applications are invited from Registered Midwives to join the Hospital-based Maternity team based in the stylish city of Hamilton, at the centre of the famous Western District in the state of Victoria.Nurses and Midwives in Victoria have just had a significant pay award confirmed totalling 28.4% over four years, the first part of this has recently come into effect.The salary range is $82,000 to $105,000 Australian dollars (approx. £45,000 to £55,000 £GBP) basic plus unsual hours payments, based on a years experience scale plus 11.5% Superannuation (pension)The Service supports around 200 births per year and is Level 3 Maternity and Level 2 in Nursery, as per the Victorian state 'Maternity DHHS Capability Framework' and provides care for women of low-risk pregnancies.You will work as part of a dynamic midwifery team providing holistic “woman centred” maternity care to women and their families across the birthing continuum. You will provide antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care in a modified case load model of midwifery care to women and their families.Hamilton has a population of 10,000 and is located 291 km (180 miles) west of Melbourne via the regional cities of Ballarat or Geelong.A hospital was first built in 1864 on the site of the current state-of-the-art facility serving the wider Western District and includes some smaller outlying rural ‘cottage’ hospitals.Inpatient facilities include; Theatre complex with on-site CSSD, ICU, A&E, Chemotherapy Oncology Centre, Dialysis Unit, General Paediatric Ward, Maternity and Neonatal Unit, Medical Ward and Surgical Ward.The busy Pharmacy, Imaging and Therapies departments employ a wide variety of Allied Health Professionals.An extensive outpatient and community health program assists local residents to remain healthy and safe at home for as long as possible.Hamilton offers an active lifestyle for couples or singles and particularly for young families seeking to enjoy a typically Australian lifestyle but avoiding the ever-growing cost of living in major Australian cities especially Melbourne while enjoying a sophisticated lifestyle in a friendly, welcoming community.Hamilton has four Secondary Schools as well as a number of stand-alone primary schools and a wide range of sporting opportunities for adults and children alike.Person requirements: - Registered Midwife - At least one year post-registration experience. - Full Australian AHPRA Midwife registration in place, or have your application in process.- A genuine desire to experience working in a supportive new country and sharing the values of strong teamwork and commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the local community. The benefits on offer include: - Relocation package; flights, transfers and first month initial accommodation for you (and your family if applicable)- Visa/immigration costs for you and your family (and your family if applicable)- Reimbursement of AHPRA registration- Salary packaging options of $11,660 per year - Assistance with ongoing accommodation- Vehicle leasing options We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff both within the UK and internationally. As an nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such a significant professional move places us in a strong position make this the best possible experience for you.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf 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 Registered Nurses with a genuine committment to working with older people with complex Physical & Mental Health needs to join the comprehensive Older Adult service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The Unit is a 20-bedded ward, dedicated to care for patients with a combination of physical and mental Health conditions including end of life care and this opportunity is open to Mental Health or General/Adult Nurses.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 harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of healthcare services within the hospital, and supporting people in the wider community. The Older Adult Mental Health Service has a four in-patient centres; including an assessment ward through to the later stages of an individual’s experience of dementia, as well as Community Day Services. They have recently launched their Island-wide Dementia Framework; striving to make the island Dementia Friendly so that their older population feel valued and are treated with the dignity and respect that they so rightly deserve.All of this is reliant on the excellent calibre of Nurses recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements:Registered Nurse with valid (Mental Health or General/Adult) NMC Registration.At least one year UK experience in an older adult Mental Health settingPassionate about working with older people with complex medical, physical and mental health needs.The desire to work in a team and organisation committed to person-centred care and giving you time to care.This post may also be open to enthusiastic UK-trained graduate Nurses who are able to demonstrate specific interest and placement experience in Older Adult services and a genuine interest in developing into this sector further. This role is not currently able to progress with candidates who require a new Certificate of Sponsorship to undertake employment with a new employer The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. – A generous bonus scheme; £1,605 annually and an additional £3,000 at completion of 2 & 4 years (ongoing annual bonus thereafter) - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000*- 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.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
