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Home Care Assistant

Location: Bedford

Salary: £13.45 - £13.95 per hour

Bedford Citizens Housing Association, BCHA, is a housing and care provider in Bedford. We are committed to providing high quality care, support and housing in Bedford. We have wide range of stock including a registered care home, extra care housing, sheltered housing and general needs housing.

We are currently looking for Home Care Assistants to provide care and support to tenants in their own homes at Oak Way House Extra Care Scheme.

We offer fixed contracted hours with shifts scheduled 4 weeks in advance. Shifts take place between 07:45 and 22:30, Monday to Sunday, with a requirement to work one weekend in two.

To work as part of the team providing personal care and support for tenants in a way that ensures they retain independence. To be responsible, when trained, for the administration of drugs medication, when required. To develop a strong understanding of the individual needs of tenants and build strong positive lasting relationship. To comply with the standards required by the Care Quality Commission and BCHA.

To provide additional support services as required.

In return we offer a great working environment in new purpose built building, a friendly team and the ability to make a significant positive contribution to the lives of our residents. In addition, with a wide range of benefits to employees:

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days
• Travel expenses
• Free onsite car parking
• Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• Ongoing training and development programmes

Main Purpose of the role:

• To work as part of the team providing personal care and support to tenants of BCHA schemes.
• To support and care for tenants in a way that ensures they retain independence.
• To be responsible, when trained, for the administration of drugs medication, when required.
• To comply with the standards required by the Care Quality Commission and BCHA.
• To deliver a service that enable tenants to remain independent.
• To provide additional support services as required.
• To develop a strong understanding of the individual needs of tenants.
• To build strong positive lasting relationship with tenants.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To assist tenants according to their planned care needs and in accordance with their wishes with personal care including washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, continence control and at mealtimes.
• After training, to use equipment provided for moving and handling tenants correctly.
• To treat all tenants with dignity and respect at all times.
• To be responsible, when trained and required, for the administration and safe handling of medication.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive Care Plan Records in accordance with your responsibilities and instructions.
• To attend handover meetings.
• Following training act within the legal and regulatory requirements covering care services, including: Care Standards Act, Health & Safety requirements, Fire Regulations.
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults requirements and work within these guidelines at all times.
• To be aware of, and comply with, Bedford Citizens' Housing Association's Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that interactions with customers are warm and professional and to any questions received from customers, referring to a Manager any questions which you are unable to answer.
• Assist with duties such as catering or housekeeping when required.
• To undertake training as required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Any other duties or variations to the above duties that may be reasonably required by BCHA from time to time.

Essential Competencies

• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of older people
• Willingness to undertake the required training to achieve a NVQ Level 2 in Care
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team player
• Good customer care skills
• Trained in the administration and safe handling of medication

Desirable Competencies

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• Trained in the administration and safe handling of medication
• Experience of working in a care environment
• An understanding of Health & Safety

Location: Leeds & Surrounding Areas (Branch based in Brighouse)
Employment Type: Part-Time (with progression to Full-Time hours as the round grows)

Precedo Healthcare delivers high-quality clinical and home care services across Leeds. We specialise in supporting individuals with diverse needs in their own homes often living with family, ranging from practical daily living assistance to specialist, complex care packages and compassionate end-of-life care.

We are launching a brand-new care round in this area and are looking for professional, reliable Community Home Care Assistants to help us build this service from the ground up.

This role initially offers part-time hours, making it ideal for those looking to grow with us. As we expand the team and onboard new clients, hours will steadily increase for staff seeking full-time, consistent work.

What We Offer:

• Paid for your full shift, including double-handed calls, not just contact time.
• Financial incentives for team members with their own vehicles.
• Start with part-time hours that will increase as our new care round expands.
• Small care rounds with calls over 15 minutes, including sits and 1:1 support.
• Comprehensive induction training, paid shadowing, and structured mentoring.
• Specialised training to manage complex conditions and advance your care career.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and person-centred care focused on dignity and respect.
• Assist clients daily, including personal care, mobility, and meal preparation.
• Provide tailored support for clients with complex health conditions, which may include:
  • Assisting with PEG feeding, gastrostomy care, and stoma/catheter management.
  • Supporting safe transfers, using mobility equipment, and assisting with spinal injury or stroke recovery.
  • Delivering compassionate end-of-life care with dignity and comfort.
• Monitor complex or changing health conditions and maintain accurate, compliant care records.
• Utilise electronic call monitoring systems to log visits accurately.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Previous professional experience in care or support work is essential.
• Skills: Strong communication, reliability, patience, and a practical approach to complex care needs.
• Transport: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.- non drivers will be considered.
• Availability: Ability to work shifts (e.g., 07 00 and 15 00),times may vary (6.45 - 2.15) including weekends on a rota basis.

Precedo Healthcare is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Please note we are not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace due to a disability, please inform us promptly. We are committed to providing appropriate support throughout your journey with us.

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We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Sr. Care Assistant (Nights) to join our team. Silver Tree Care home is situated in Nailsea, North Somerset.

We are looking to hire to work nights with some occasional day work, where required.

Responsibilities:
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of d click apply for full job details

Activities Coordinator

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Activities Coordinator

About the role:

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and sociable Activities Coordinator to join our team. Your primary responsibility as a Activities Coordinator will involve creating and executing engaging activities tailored to each of our residents. Additionally, you will be responsible for mentoring and training our staff on how to interact and engage with residents, ensuring that every day is filled with special moments. Your role will involve ensuring that residents' dignity and self-esteem are upheld through meaningful interactions, positive relationships, and the freedom to express their individuality.

Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are looking for a Activities Coordinator with a positive, forward-thinking attitude who can inspire and lead others. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, and experience in a care home setting is a plus. Previous experience in organising activities or leading groups is also beneficial. You should be assertive yet flexible in your approach. We've found that successful Activities Coordinators come from diverse backgrounds.

About Sanders Senior Living:

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day' and we're seeking an Activities Coordinator (we call them Wellbeing Coach) to help us achieve our goals.

Joining us at Thames Wood House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

Our Wellbeing Coaches ensure our residents get the most out of life through vibrant social, wellbeing, and lifestyle activities. Outgoing, energetic and passionate about making a difference, your attitude, ideas, and can-do personality will shape how our residents spend their days.

Opening in September 2026, we are recruiting for our new teams now. Interested in joining our home right from the start, apply now!

We offer our colleagues

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 4 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on-site parking
• Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.

• As the wellbeing coach, you'll be the person that residents, families, and colleagues know as the one who makes things happen.
• Whilst you'll be developing and organising enrichment and wellbeing activities on a weekly and monthly schedule for our community, you'll also get to know our residents and find out what makes them happy as individuals.
• You'll learn about people's hobbies and interests and work with colleagues and families to ensure residents can keep doing what they love.
• Everyone is different, so at Hamberley, we work hard to ensure that people can participate in fun and meaningful activities, whatever their interests or physical and mental abilities. One day, you might arrange a trip to enjoy ice creams at the seaside, lunch at the pub, or a birthday celebration with family with mini-golf in the garden. Another day, you'll host a workshop, allowing people to try new things or to teach fellow residents how to recreate a favourite recipe, try a new craft or learn to paint with watercolours. One Hamberley home even produced a cookbook of family recipes shared by residents.
• You'll also support colleagues with their own wellbeing and lead and inspire the home to understand the importance of being part of a positive and creative living environment.

• Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and a desire to make people's lives more enjoyable, rewarding and fun
• Excellent organisational skills, leadership experience and the ability to motivate yourself
• A good interest in the local area and keen knowledge of community groups, as our residents enjoy days out and attending and organising events
• Previous experience of working or caring for people within a residential care setting or similar transferable skills
• Good verbal and written communication, as you'll be responsible for care planning and activity engagement documentation
• Evidence of leadership skills and experience in inspiring a team

We are recruiting an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join a friendly elderly residential care home in Leytonstone.

This role is all about improving the quality of life of residents by delivering creative, meaningful and person-centred activities. Most residents are living with dementia, so we're looking for someone with patience, empathy and plenty of imagination.

You do not need previous experience as an Activities Coordinator. If you have experience supporting older people or individuals living with dementia and enjoy engaging with others, we would love to hear from you.

This position would suit someone from a creative background, a drama or performing arts student, an experienced care worker looking for a new challenge, or someone who has retired and wants to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver person-centred activities for residents.
• Organise both group and one-to-one activities.
• Support residents living with dementia through meaningful engagement.
• Encourage independence, wellbeing and social interaction.
• Organise celebrations, themed events and outings.
• Work closely with families to understand residents' interests and life stories.
• Develop and maintain weekly activity programmes.
• Produce monthly newsletters and activity displays.
• Keep accurate activity records and resident engagement notes.
• Build links with local community groups, entertainers and volunteers.
• Complete activity risk assessments where required.
• Maintain activity resources and communal areas.
• Work closely with the wider care team to enhance residents' wellbeing.
• Attend mandatory training and team meetings.

About You

• Caring, compassionate and enthusiastic.
• Creative with plenty of ideas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to work independently.
• Experience working with elderly people or people living with dementia is desirable.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.

Benefits

• £24,000 - £26,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm flexible hours also considered
• No weekend working.
• Supportive management team.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your creativity can have a lasting impact on the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you.

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED

Activities Coordinator/ Wellbeing Lead

Shawcross Care Home - WN4 8TU

Permanent positions available:

x1 - 24 hours per week

x1 - 18 hours per week

£12.75 per hour

Are you our new team member at Shawcross Care Home?

Our team are the heart of our home and together we are committed to creating a positive, fun, and happy environment for all people who reside, work, and visit Shawcross.

Shawcross Care Home is looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and positive person to join our family as an Activities Coordinator/Wellbeing Lead. We have two positions available:

• 10am - 4pm, 3 days per week with alternative weekends over a 7-day rolling rota.
• 10am - 4pm, 4 days per week with alternative weekends over a 7-day rolling rota.

We want you to join our team and be part of our journey to contribute to meaningful lives.

Are you passionate about spreading positive energy to others and love building relationships?

You pride yourself in being authentic, honest, transparent and providing outstanding person centred care.

Does it come naturally to you to, sincerely care for others and you have the curiosity to learn more about people, who they are and what they like?

If this is you and you want to join our family on our journey then please apply now.

What skills we are looking for

- Experience within an adult care setting.

- Commitment to providing a person centred experience to our people.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Basic understanding of ICT platforms, such as Microsoft Office.

Why join the team at Shawcross Care Home?

We believe that we are different in our approach, in that we welcome our team members in to our family and support their growth and progression. Giving them the opportunity to be a contributing part of our journey.

Whilst also offering the following team benefits:

- Competitive salary

- Wellbeing support, advice and guidance, in-house.

- Team members refer a friend scheme.

- Paid comprehensive induction and training programme.

- Going the extra mile award - Monthly recognition and reward scheme.

- Paid qualifications and NVQ's

- Free onsite Parking

- Company pension scheme

DBS Checks are required to work within the Health and Social care sector. If you have any queries or concerns with this please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss this further with our team.

Recruitment Agencies: we process all our vacancies in-house and thank you for respecting this.

Overseas Applicants: Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Visa Sponsorship for this position.

Position: Activities Coordinator
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Pay rate: £14.13 per hour + company bonuses!
Hours: Full time, Days

Careermakers are proud to be recruiting for an experienced Activities Coordinator to join a high-quality care home based in Ewerby, Sleaford.

This well-established home provides exceptional standards of care for residents requiring residential, nursing and dementia care, while also providing a supportive and rewarding environment for staff. With a strong focus on resident wellbeing and person-centred care, this is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join a positive and values-led team.

Benefits as an Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator:

• Pay increases with length of service and annual performance-related pay reviews
• Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Financial bonus for completing relevant qualifications
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Discounted meals during shifts
• Short-notice shift incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS check
• Free uniform

Responsibilities as an Activities Coordinator:

• Plan and deliver meaningful, person-centred activities to support residents wellbeing and quality of life
• Create engaging activity plans tailored to residents interests, needs and abilities
• Provide companionship and one-to-one support for residents requiring additional support
• Support residents living with dementia through appropriate activities and engagement techniques

Requirements as an Activities Coordinator:

• Minimum 2 years experience delivering activities within a care home or similar environment
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Activities, or willingness to work towards this

Are you an experienced Activities Coordinator looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference?

APPLY NOW to find out more or contact Umay at Careermakers today!

Please note: This position does not offer any sponsorship.

Vacancy: Activities Coordinator 35hrs per week

Salary: £13.55ph

Location: Cardiff

Get paid to have FUN and enhance people s lives!

We re seeking bubbly, creative individuals who are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a professional FUN provider within a lovely elderly Nursing Home in Cardiff.

The role would involve:

• Planning, organizing and overseeing a variety of activities for residents in a nursing home setting.
• Developing engaging programs that promote socialization, physical activity and mental stimulation
• Coordinating events and entertainment to enhance residents' quality of life
• Collaborating with staff to ensure activities meet the needs and preferences of residents
• Maintaining accurate records of activity participation and resident preferences

Requirements for the role:

• Previous experience in senior care, assisted living, or nursing home settings essential
• Strong passion for providing care and improving the quality of life for residents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with residents, families and staff
• Knowledge of mental health problems care practices and techniques desirable"

This role has many benefits including:

• Accessible via public transport
• NVQ training and DBS check free of charge
• Career Progression
• Opportunity for overtime within the home
• Employee perks package

An outgoing, friendly personality is essential for this great role in Cardiff. Please apply today.

About Us
Rehability UK is committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need. We aim to empower the people we support by promoting independence and well-being through high-quality support services. The vacancy is for our newly open service in Bradford for clients with learning disability and complex care needs, where people we support are at the forefront of this mission.

Job Purpose

To plan and deliver meaningful, engaging activities that promote the wellbeing, independence, confidence and social inclusion of the people supported by Rehability UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise a range of social, recreational, creative and community activities.
• Ensure activities are person-centred and reflect individual interests, abilities and preferences.
• Encourage participation while respecting individual choice and independence.
• Support people to develop new skills, hobbies and community connections.
• Organise and support community outings and events.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and participation.
• Work closely with support staff, families and other professionals where appropriate.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment procedures.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Person Specification

The successful candidate should be:

• Caring, enthusiastic and creative.
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organised and reliable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced in supporting people in a care, rehabilitation or community setting (desirable).
• Committed to promoting dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.