This job has expired

Trainee Healthcare Assessor

Salary: Competitive
Location: Regional (Workplace-based with travel)
Contract: Full Time Permanent

About the Role

We have an amazing opportunity to reskill in into an Assessor role within Health Care

If you are a healthcare worker looking for a new change with no weekends! and passionate about helping others develop their skills and achieve recognised qualifications? Full training provided!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong industry experience who wants to build a rewarding career in training and assessment. Full support will be provided to achieve your assessor qualification if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trained to manage and support a caseload of learners across your region.
• Carry out workplace assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Coach and motivate learners to achieve their qualifications on time.
• We will provide you with skills to develop individual learning plans and monitor learner progress.
• Build strong relationships with employers to support learner success.
• Maintain accurate learner records and ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Deliver an engaging learner experience while promoting equality, safeguarding and professional standards.
• Good career opportunity

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/QCF Health & Social Care (Adults)
• Occupational experience within the relevant vocational sector.
• Passion for developing and supporting others.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
• IT literate with good administrative skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Willingness to work towards a recognised Assessor Qualification (CAVA/TAQA) if not already qualified.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and learner welfare.

Desirable

• Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA or equivalent).
• Experience assessing apprenticeships or work-based learning programmes.
• Knowledge of awarding body requirements and quality assurance.
• Essential Skills or Functional Skills delivery experience.
• Welsh language skills are an advantage.

What We're Looking For:

• Self-motivated and organised.
• Positive, supportive and learner-focused.
• Able to build strong relationships with employers and learners.
• Reliable, flexible and able to manage a varied workload.
• Committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences and achieving excellent outcomes.

If you're looking to move into a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to people's futures, we'd love to hear from you.

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRAINER - LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE

Our client, a leading Domiciliary Care provider for the elderly in the Birmingham, Warwickshire and Worcester areas, is looking for a Care Trainer to train new Support Workers and to keep existing staff up to date with the latest in care training. This role can be 3 full days per week or full time 9am - 5pm.

Their Management team have in-depth knowledge of the healthcare sector, and the candidate to become the Trainer needs to have in-depth knowledge of training practices for Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.

About the role:

• To deliver exceptional standards of care training to staff.
• Keep good records and regularly update the Management team on training progression.
• Assist with activities that contribute to the fantastic delivery of care within the organisation.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of the Support Workers.
• Maintaining up to date reports such as training files, staffing training plans and booking plans.
• Maintain regular communication with Branch Managers and HR department.
• Be able to communicate effectively with all trainees and tailor training to suit the business.
• Be able to commute to other branches to deliver training including the main branch at Leamington Spa as well as Birmingham and Worcester as their branches grow.

The following attributes are considered essential to the post:

• Previous experience working within a healthcare environment within a Domiciliary Care environment.
• Training experience in Healthcare is essential, with Train the Trainer certifications.
• Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure.
• Professional, friendly & the ability to hit the ground running.
• Easily adaptable to new environments.
• Reliable & trustworthy.
• Access to a car and a current UK driving licence.

Benefits

Salary based on experience up to £35000 - £38000 + pension after probation

Amazing friendly company to work for with promotional opportunities from within due to growth and expansion of the business.

Internal Trainer Health & Social Care (Part-Time)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham & Hull
Hours: Part-time 3 days per week - Opportunity to flex up and pick up more hours/days available
Salary: £25,000 FTE (£15,000 pro rata)
Travel: Regular regional travel with occasional wider business support

Are you passionate about developing others and raising standards in health and social care?

We're looking for an experienced Internal Trainer to join the Nurseplus Learning & Development team, delivering engaging, high-quality training across our Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Hull branches.

This is an exciting regional role where you'll help new and existing employees build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need to provide safe, person-centred care. From induction training to refresher courses and specialist workshops, you'll play a vital role in supporting our teams and maintaining exceptional standards across the business.

As our Internal Trainer, you will:

• Deliver engaging mandatory, statutory, induction, refresher and role-specific health and social care training.

• Create inclusive learning experiences that support individuals with different learning styles and levels of experience.

• Assess learner knowledge, skills and competence, providing constructive feedback and making fair assessment decisions.

• Ensure training meets Nurseplus policies, Care Certificate standards, CSTF guidance and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate training records, learner assessments and attendance documentation.

• Identify and escalate concerns relating to safeguarding, unsafe practice or learner conduct where appropriate.

• Build strong relationships with branch teams and colleagues across the business.

• Travel regularly between our Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Hull branches, with occasional support provided to other regions when required.

• Continue developing your own professional knowledge and training skills.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience working within the health and social care sector.

• Experience delivering training within a regulated care environment.

• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

• Confidence assessing learner competence and providing constructive feedback.

• Knowledge of the Care Certificate, safeguarding and CSTF standards.

• A professional, organised and adaptable approach.

• A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel regularly across the region.

A recognised training and/or assessing qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.

This is more than a training role it's an opportunity to shape the future of our workforce.

You'll play a key part in developing confident, competent care professionals, improving standards across our branches and helping ensure the people we support receive safe, high-quality care every day.

If you enjoy coaching others, sharing your knowledge and making a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We know that great candidates don't always meet every requirement on a job description.

If you have a strong background in health and social care, excellent communication skills and a passion for developing people, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to learn more about the experience, transferable skills and perspective you could bring to the Nurseplus team.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Training Lead to join a well-established, privately owned care organisation with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting its staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate health and social care trainer who wants to have a genuine impact on the quality of care delivered to clients, while helping carers and office-based staff develop their skills, confidence and competence.

Reporting directly to the Head of People, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end training process, ensuring staff receive the right training at the right time and that all training remains compliant with regulatory and sector requirements.

You will also play an important role in supporting the organisation's continued growth, including developing training for new care specialisms and improving existing training processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end training process for carers and staff.
• Lead, develop and coach carers to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care.
• Maintain the central training matrix and coordinate refresher training.
• Ensure training complies with national occupational standards, sector guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to clients' homes to deliver update training and competency assessments.
• Provide practical, hands-on guidance and support to care staff.
• Research, develop and deliver new training modules as new care specialisms are introduced.
• Continually review and update existing training to reflect current best practice.
• Provide advice and pastoral support to carers by telephone and in person.
• Monitor training performance, completion rates and key training metrics.
• Maintain your own CPD and professional qualifications.
• Support the wider business with additional responsibilities where required.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in healthcare or social care training.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or PTLLS).
• Current and valid Moving & Handling Train the Trainer qualification.
• Current and valid Medication Train the Trainer qualification.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support Train the Trainer qualification.
• Proven experience developing and delivering engaging training within a health and social care environment.
• Strong understanding of high-quality care standards and best practice.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using e-learning or learning management platforms.

Locum Mental Health Social Worker - North London
32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Full-Time Hybrid Working Available

Are you an experienced Mental Health Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? We have an excellent role available with a supportive Adult Mental Health Team in North London, offering a competitive rate of 32.00 per hour.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, well-established team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services to adults with mental health needs. You'll work alongside health professionals in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, helping individuals achieve positive outcomes while developing your own skills and experience.

The Role

As a Locum Mental Health Social Worker, you will:

Manage a caseload of adults with complex mental health needs.
Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning.
Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions where appropriate.
Work closely with NHS colleagues, community mental health teams and partner agencies.
Carry out safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.
Promote recovery, independence and strengths-based practice.
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Requirements:

Social Work England registration.
Previous experience within an Adult Mental Health Team.
Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
Excellent assessment, communication and partnership working skills.
Ability to manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Whats on Offer?
32.00 per hour Umbrella
Full-time locum contract.
Hybrid working.
Supportive management and experienced team.
Easily accessible North London location with excellent Underground, Overground and bus links.
Opportunity for contract extension.

If youre looking for your next Mental Health locum role in North London, Id love to hear from you.

? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Know someone whos looking? Refer them to me and receive 300 if we successfully place them in a locum role.

Don't forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a 250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. 250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

The starting salary for this role is 21,816.50 per annum (pro rata to 43,633 FTE), working 18 hours per week.

We are excited to be hiring a permanent, part-time Social Worker to join our fantastic Mid Surrey Mental Health Team based at Pippbrook house in Dorking, supporting residents across the local boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office, working within the communities we serve, and working from home.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About The Role

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be expected to assess the social care needs of service users and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. We are looking for an enthusiastic social worker who can provide effective support for people with mental health needs using a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control. You will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment. You will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme.

We are a supportive and friendly team, where members feel valued. Together we have a wealth of Mental Health knowledge and experience and there is a strong emphasis on learning and development which is promoted via regular supervision, team meetings and reflection sessions. There is opportunity within the team to explore readiness for professional development such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor training pathways.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
• Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012
• Experience working with mental health needs and managing risk
• A working knowledge of Care Act legislation including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes
• Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge
• A full driving licence and have use of a vehicle insured for work/business purposes

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 2 questions:

1. Please outline what interests you in working for a mental health social care team.
2. Please provide further detail on your experience managing mental health needs and risks that arise due to mental disorder.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 6th September 2026 with interviews planned to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker and qualified Best Interests Assessor looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker / Best Interests Assessor (BIA) to join our Adult Social Care DoLS Team on a 3 to 6-month contract.

This is a key role supporting the service in responding to the implications of the recent AGNI Supreme Court ruling, ensuring deprivation of liberty assessments, authorisations and care planning are compliant with statutory requirements and emerging case law.

This opportunity would suit a highly skilled practitioner with extensive experience of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Court of Protection practice, and Best Interests Assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the screening and triage of DoLS referrals to ensure AGNI compliance.
• Review and quality assure assessments, supporting signatories with decision-making and authorisation processes.
• Prepare and complete Form 5 authorisation documentation.
• Identify and promote less restrictive alternatives where individuals may be unlawfully deprived of their liberty.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and consultation to practitioners, Best Interests Assessors, Managing Authorities and partner agencies.
• Support the development of service practice in line with the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS legislation, emerging case law and upcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, risk management and person-centred decision making.
• Work collaboratively with health partners, care providers and multi-agency professionals to improve outcomes for adults with care and support needs.
• Maintain high-quality recording, reporting and case management standards.

About You

• To be successful in this role you will have:
• Social Work England registration.
• Qualified Social Worker status (Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).
• Current Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care and DoLS services.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Court of Protection practice.
• Experience undertaking and quality assuring complex assessments.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide professional leadership, guidance and support to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Experience working within safeguarding frameworks and managing complex risk.
• Strong partnership-working and communication skills.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting AGNI compliance across the service.
• Join a well-established Adult Social Care team committed to strengths-based practice.
• Meaningful work influencing service development and best practice.

Interested?

Apply today or contact (url removed) for more information.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are Recruiting Social Care Workers

Reddo Cares is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to supporting London Borough Social Services providing care for children and young people in Child Protection or Looked After Children. We also work with private clients. Some areas of support include:

• Contact Supervision
• Custody Visits
• Supporting with mental health issues
• Supporting Learning disabilities, ASD and ADHD
• Welfare Checks

Mental Health Social Worker Hospital Discharge Team

North West Local Authority Hybrid Working Competitive Agency Rate Immediate Start

We Do Social Work is recruiting an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a busy Hospital Discharge Team within a North West Local Authority.

This is a fast-paced role supporting patient flow from psychiatric inpatient units, reducing delayed discharges and ensuring adults are safely transitioned into the community with the appropriate support in place.

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will:

• Support the timely and safe discharge of adults from psychiatric inpatient settings.
• Complete strengths-based assessments and discharge planning.
• Coordinate move-on arrangements from hospital discharge and step-down placements.
• Work collaboratively with ward staff, NHS colleagues, CMHTs and partner agencies to facilitate safe discharges.
• Manage complex mental health cases within a fast-paced environment.
• Liaise with service users, carers and families to ensure person-centred outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records and work in accordance with the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Social Work England registration.
• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Recent experience working within a Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team or a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
• Experience managing complex mental health cases and coordinating hospital discharges.
• A good working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Excellent assessment, risk management and multi-agency working skills.
• The ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Please note: Applicants without recent Mental Health Hospital Discharge or CMHT experience will not be considered.

• Competitive agency hourly rate.
• Hybrid working.
• Ongoing contract.
• Supportive management team.
• Dedicated consultant with specialist social work knowledge.
• Twice-weekly payroll through We Do Social Work.

If you're an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with Hospital Discharge or CMHT experience looking for your next agency opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact We Do Social Work for a confidential discussion.

Our client Somerset Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Mental Health and Learning disabilities team.

Essential

• Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team- relevant to needs of post
• Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group.
• IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation and retrieval of data and information.
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Make ongoing assessments of allocated casesto reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm.

1. Responsible fora caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.
   1. Community Care, integrated careprogramme approach andrisk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.
   2. Statutory reviews andcomply with appropriate legislation, policy andprocedures.
   3. Assess client needs in consultation with them and with otherprofessionals and agree levels of support.
   4. The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.
   5. The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight.
   6. Effectively managepeople presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources.
   7. Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.

• Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate properdecisions being made in respect of service users.

1. Provide information, written assessments, reports and statements to support other service professionals, managers and agencies in making decisions related to care.
   1. Maintain client records to a highstandard in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.

• Facilitate the provision of a needs-led service, working with providers withinSocial Services, Somerset Partnership and independent and voluntary sectors in order to meet requirements.
  1. Plan and agree service responses, resources, needsand support, developing realistic care plans to meet identified individual needs/circumstances. Negotiate the purchase of care provision where appropriate.

  2. Manage care, plan,support and reviewcare needs in line withpolicy, procedures and

     legislation.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.