Total 4,824 job vacancies in Cardiff, Cardiff County

Responsible for the administrative management of health records, which includes planning, managing, advising, and directing the health information program in accordance with applicable Federal laws, facility by-laws, VHA policy, The Joint Commission standards, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other regulatory and accrediting agencies. The Health Information Manager also creates and monitors systems to ensure accurate, timely, and complete health records, in accordance with VHA policy and The Joint Commission health information protocols.

Measures ongoing intradepartmental performance by establishing priorities, collecting data, monitoring and reporting outcomes, using valid and reliable techniques to analyze trends and variation, and taking appropriate action based on findings. Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility ensuring maintenance of complete, accurate, timely, clinically-pertinent, and readily-accessible patient health records, which contain sufficient recorded information to serve as a basis to plan patient care, support diagnoses, warrant treatment, measure outcomes, support education and facilitate performance improvement processes and legal requirements. Develops policies, processes, and procedures that address all VA, Federal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for HIM. Evaluates health records program and independently determines the nature and extent of problem areas. Develops recommendations and solutions for program improvement. Develops and implements innovative solutions to correct technical, complex problems.

Must provide detailed technical expertise in health records science and other very technical aspects of health information. Maintains all health information input into the local VistA database and assures timely transmission of that data into all VA centralized databases - most frequently those maintained at the Austin Data Processing Center. Must assure that all health information that is coded and abstracted meets the requirements of the VA and/or The Joint Commission and is consistent with professional health records standards.

Clinical support role: The incumbent is a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, Executive Management, and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, patient privacy and confidentiality, etc. Recommends improvements in documentation used to provide patient care, to optimize VERA workload, third party reimbursement and to manage resources. Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality
and quantity standards. Establishes monitors to ensure the timeliness of hard-copy and/or electronic health record entries and reports findings with subsequent trending of data. Provides management officials hard copy and/or electronic health record review results and trends on an ongoing basis. Maintains and reports delinquent records by number, type of deficiencies and responsible provider. Incumbent serves as a resource for patient data on both patient-specific and aggregate databases. Represents HAS and acts as subject matter expert at the facility-wide Health Records Committee. In this capacity, the incumbent advises the committee on health record issues; including VA requirements, The Joint Commission standards, record retrieval processes, health record components, systems, goals, electronic records, etc.

The CHIM at this level has the full complement of HIMS supervisory responsibility including coding, file room, scanning, release of information, and transcription. Oversees the facility Records Manager. Incumbent is responsible for directing the operations of all personnel working within the Health Information program and is regularly involved in labor relations and budget management. Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves leave requests.


Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May Be Authorized

Starting at $90,662 Per Year (GS 12)

The positions are responsible for developing a strategic plan to assure the availability of outstanding nursing services for participants in clinical research studies. Conduct performance evaluations of staff. Manages resources, staffing and supplies. Requires skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical and clinical staff, institute stakeholders and research participants. BSN/MSN or MS in a related field preferred.

The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, leads the nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing which defines the roles and contribution of nurses providing care to research participants. If you want to play a significant role supporting the vision at the Clinical Center in leading the Nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing, then consider joining our team! For more information, visit http://www.cc.nih.gov/

Opportunities for the GS-14 Supervisory Nurse (Nurse Manager) positions are open in the following clinical specialty areas:

• 3NE Hematology, Oncology and Transplant
• 3NW Medical-Surgical Oncology and Immunotherapy

For a specific unit description please follow the link below:
http://www.cc.nih.gov/nursing/about/patient_care_areas.html#medical

If you are selected for Supervisory Nurse (Nurse Manager) positions your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing, planning, directing, executing, and evaluating a broad program of nursing activities in administration, practice, education and research within the pediatric program of care.
• Developing and directing a program-based clinical management structure to assure continuity in clinical operations and research support.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing administration and nursing practice for the pediatric clinical areas. Identifying short term and long-term program goals in conjunction with departmental objectives, organizational strategic plan and annual operating budget. Directing the development of policies. Advising nursing executive team and CC senior leadership on issues and trends and the implication for pediatric nursing operations.
• Continuously managing program performance to assure all research requirements and patient care needs are met. Demonstrating the synthesis of outcomes driven program performance at the unit, department, and organizational level. Monitoring and managing clinical quality, customer service, and assuring research support and operational efficiency are within budgetary requirements.

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)

• You will monitor and direct all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• You will chair and manage process improvement initiatives.
• You will hear and resolve complaints at the lowest level, referring grievances and serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervision.
• You will perform work document reviews to ensure documents are in compliance with quality standards.

Starting at $88,183 Per Year (GS 12)

• Prepares phlebotomy site for proper specimen collection.
• Conveys to the patient the intention of performing a phlebotomy while showing understanding and empathy for the patient's condition.
• Ensures proper identification of patients as shown on physician forms.
• Follow proper procedures in the storage and disposal of needles and syringes.
• Trains employees (laboratory, nursing staff and medical laboratory technician students) on venipuncture, capillary puncture, bleeding times, etc.
• Maintains adequate stockage of supplies for the Bleeding room.
• Contacts proper medical staff to inform them of problems that may arise in working with the patients.
• Assists the receptionist in accessing and scheduling patients and in providing instructions for testing.
• Collects and tabulates monthly data for the Medical Expense Performance Reporting System (MEPRS) for workload recording.

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 5)

DUTIES:

• Initiation of orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; assuring adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases, assuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, funds control, receiving shipments of goods, assuring compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items, and liaison with company representatives and managerial staff
• The incumbent will also review or prepare documents and reports regarding financial status, procurement issues, or inventory; verify or abstract information contained in various documents and reports; maintain various procurement files; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation
• The position requires the ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication.
• Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement. Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained. As a result, he/she must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement sources (i.e., prime vendor, open market, government excess, posted stock, and local), VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement policies and procedures. Display a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, basic accounting and budgetary skills, the incumbent assures that pharmaceuticals and supplies are procured and maintained in the most cost- effective manner
• Works closely with appropriate staff (administrators, information technologists, supervisory, pharmacists, and other procurement technicians) to ensure seamless operation of the Drug Accountability Program. Resolves issues relating to drug accountability; identifies problems and corrects or elevates them to the appropriate level.
• Has knowledge of specifications and characteristics of a wide variety of prosthetic and supply items which Pharmacy supplies to outpatients. These include, but are not limited to colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags (and associated products), irrigation sets and bags, IV solutions/bags, internal and external urinary catheters, syringes, needles, and bandages.
• Determines, establishes, and modifies, as necessary, appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, sources of supply, etc., based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, delivery time requirements, urgency of medical need, alternative sources of availability, etc. Maintains contact with vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery
• Takes a lead role ln preparation, performance, reporting and analysis of periodic inventories of pharmaceutical and supply items as instructed by management with intent to maintain inventory turn performance that meets or exceeds VISN and National goals and expectations
• Processes outdated, unusable, and excess inventory for return to respective manufacturers or contracted waste company. This is accomplished on a regular, scheduled, basis, may involve numerous different manufacturers, and requires follow-up review to assure receipt of merchandise, credits, etc
• Performs related duties such as rotating stock when new orders arrive to minimize waste due to expiration and assisting in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the Pharmacy.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Starting at $63,034 Per Year (GS 8)

DUTIES:

• Initiation of orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; assuring adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases, assuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, funds control, receiving shipments of goods, assuring compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items, and liaison with company representatives and managerial staff
• The incumbent will also review or prepare documents and reports regarding financial status, procurement issues, or inventory; verify or abstract information contained in various documents and reports; maintain various procurement files; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation
• The position requires the ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication.
• Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement. Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained. As a result, he/she must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement sources (i.e., prime vendor, open market, government excess, posted stock, and local), VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement policies and procedures. Display a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, basic accounting and budgetary skills, the incumbent assures that pharmaceuticals and supplies are procured and maintained in the most cost- effective manner
• Works closely with appropriate staff (administrators, information technologists, supervisory, pharmacists, and other procurement technicians) to ensure seamless operation of the Drug Accountability Program. Resolves issues relating to drug accountability; identifies problems and corrects or elevates them to the appropriate level.
• Has knowledge of specifications and characteristics of a wide variety of prosthetic and supply items which Pharmacy supplies to outpatients. These include, but are not limited to colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags (and associated products), irrigation sets and bags, IV solutions/bags, internal and external urinary catheters, syringes, needles, and bandages.
• Determines, establishes, and modifies, as necessary, appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, sources of supply, etc., based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, delivery time requirements, urgency of medical need, alternative sources of availability, etc. Maintains contact with vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery
• Takes a lead role ln preparation, performance, reporting and analysis of periodic inventories of pharmaceutical and supply items as instructed by management with intent to maintain inventory turn performance that meets or exceeds VISN and National goals and expectations
• Processes outdated, unusable, and excess inventory for return to respective manufacturers or contracted waste company. This is accomplished on a regular, scheduled, basis, may involve numerous different manufacturers, and requires follow-up review to assure receipt of merchandise, credits, etc
• Performs related duties such as rotating stock when new orders arrive to minimize waste due to expiration and assisting in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the Pharmacy.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Starting at $63,034 Per Year (GS 8)

VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Incumbent responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Preparing, reviewing, and processing financial documents regarding purchase orders, travel authorizations, temporary receipts, payments, and miscellaneous accounting documents.
Review and necessary action in connection to daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Ensuring accounting elements are correct on funding documents and verify compliance with VHA Financial regulations.
Reviewing and processing incoming daily Finance business.
Reviewing and clearing rejected documents in IFCAP and FMS per VHA prescribed deadline(s).
Completion of assigned reconciliations in accordance with VHA Financial regulation.
Routinely following up on undelivered purchase orders, aged payables, aged credit card orders, and aged VISTA running balance transactions to include submitting corrections and recommended actions.
Correctly documenting and processing journal vouchers, public vouchers, and other transactional Finance data.
Collecting and compiling accounting data in a meaningful reporting format, as needed.
Properly documenting and processing Agent Cashier business such as temporary receipts for cash, check or money order, collecting payment history data, customer service in relation to billing inquiries, debit vouchers, OCTNET scanning and reporting and replenishments in accordance with VHA Financial regulations.
Supporting Accountants, Chief Accountant, AFO and CFO by maintaining various support duties.
Provide assistance with obligating, Beneficial Travel inquiries, Employee Travel accommodations, Agent Cashier coverage, Accounts Payable audit, and Accounts Receivable.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD09154-A and PD09155-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $44,808 Per Year (GS 6-7)

Job Title: Heating Engineer (Gas)

Department Estates and Facilities

Estates Operations

Grade: Grade 6

Salary range:  Up to £36,924 per annum

Working arrangements: Permanent

Full time (35 hours)

Participation in an on-call rota for out of hours cover

(On-call and attendance payments applicable)
Overtime subject to workload

Onsite working only

Closing date: 26th November 2024

The Role and Department

As a member of the Estates and Facilities Directorate directly employed labour team, you will undertake mechanical repairs and maintenance work, to an agreed level, in compliance with industry standards, statutory requirements, and relevant codes of practice in a professional and customer-focussed manner.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Equans is recruiting for a Mobile Electrician on the HMCTS contract based from Cardiff covering various sites across South Wales.

Equans is recruiting for a Mobile Electrician on the HMCTS contract based from Cardiff covering various sites across South Wales.

This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Conduct routine PPM on electrical infrastructure and plant per site task schedules and CAFM system.
• Promptly address and resolve plant faults and defects to maintain serviceable order.
• Perform control and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure the availability of necessary spares for maintenance and reactive works. Provide parts lists and estimated timescales for remedial works.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and CAFM entries for PPM, reactive, and breakdown works promptly and accurately.
• Prepare and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to ensure safe working practices.
• Develop positive working relationships with all Equans staff, subcontractors, and client representatives. Maintain a professional image at all times.
• Keep plant rooms under Equans' responsibility clean and tidy, and ensure up-to-date plant logs.
• Monitor sub-contractors' work while on site, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and be adaptable to changing working patterns.
• Operate a Permit to Work System in line with Equans' Technical and SHEQ processes and client requirements.
• Provide engineering support in emergency situations to ensure business and operational continuity.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the account management team.
• Participate in the oncall rota.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, and excellent benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 24days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

• City and Guilds - Electrical Engineering Services NVQ Level 2 or higher.
• 18th Edition
• Ideally hold 2391 Testing and Inspection but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Proactive in achieving the highest standards of operation.
• Good IT and report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm, clear-thinking, and able to deliver the required services within given time constraints.
• High level of initiative, with a drive to continuously improve operations.
• Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs and expectations.
• Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions.
• Enthusiasm, proactivity, diligence, and alertness, with a willingness to participate in appropriate internal training programs.
• Current clean UK driving license.
• Due to the nature of the nature of the contract, you will be required to go through an enhanced security vetting process which will include a criminal records check.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

ENGENG

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

360 Driver with Lifting Ops required for work on a Commercial Site in Hartlepool TS24

Start 18/11 - 42hrs per week

Opportunity to be moved sites after

• Starting ASAP
• Ongoing work available
• Rate is negotiable phr and can be paid CIS, umbrella or PAYE
• 39 hours minimum per week

To apply for this role you must be able to provide the following information

• Proof of valid CPCS/NPORS
• Picture of either passport or birth certificate and NI number
• 2 working references to validate previous experience working within a similar role

Please apply online for this vacancy or call Louise on 07752 470233 / 0191 814 1360

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

We’re looking for live in care assistants to join our wonderful team in Scotland. At The Good Care Group Scotland we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving the lives of those in your local area, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding care in Scotland.

Why we think there’s nowhere better:
- We offer a choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- We won the End of Life and Palliative Care Practice award by Scottish Care in 2023
- Free PVG for Scotland and free DBS if working in the north of England
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- ‘Excellent’ rated Care Inspectorate team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year

What does a live-in carer do?
As a live-in care assistant in Scotland, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in carer, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS and PVG check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

Live-in carer
Up to £140 per day*

Join our live in carer team at The Good Care Group, where we think there’s nowhere better for those who want to make a real difference. Here, we value your skills, respect your choices, and are committed to supporting you. Together, we’re improving lives, one meaningful step at a time, by delivering outstanding live-in care to those who need it most.

We will offer you:
- A choice of work pattern, so you can choose the rota that works best for you
- All UK travel expenses covered whilst in placement
- Annual salary review
- We aim to place you with a client within a 50 mile radius of your home to avoid travel disrupting your time off
- Pay based on your care experience, plus bank holiday enhancements and a workplace pension scheme
- Funded Blue Light Card - giving you access to discounts
- Ongoing training and development, including level 2 diploma in working in care services and a level 3 award in awareness of dementia
- Peer to peer support as part of our buddy scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- An online Carer Community to stay connected, share advice and best practice
24/7/365 support from our central team
- 96% would recommend working with us to others (source: Glassdoor)
- CQC ‘outstanding’ team supporting you, 24/7, 365 days a year
- Free DBS for England
- Face to face induction training (with hotel accommodation and contributions to your travel included)

What does a live-in carer do?
As a professional live-in carer in the South West of England, you’ll provide personalised care that enables clients to stay in their own homes. We offer flexible rota patterns to help you balance work and personal life, and we welcome carers with at least six months of professional experience. You’ll stay with your client during your chosen rota pattern, caring for one person (or sometimes a couple) and following a tailored care plan. Duties include daily activities, personal care, condition management, and household tasks. You’ll typically work an average of 8–10 hours per day, with daily rates based on hours worked.

About you:
You’ll be someone who’s happy to talk, laugh and enjoy time with our clients, assisting them in their activities and encouraging them to live life to the full.
You might already be working as a live-in care assistant, or you might have professional experience as a support worker, care assistant in a residential or domiciliary care setting, or you might be a HCA working with the NHS. If you share our passion for quality care, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 6 months’ professional care experience gained in any care setting
- You must be able to provide us with proof of your right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa.
- You must be flexible to travel to your client placement (UK travel expenses covered)

*Pay will vary depending on your experience, the average daily hours worked and your chosen rota pattern.

The Good Care Group is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including Oxford Aunts, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

Please note any successful applicants for this role will be required to complete an
Enhanced DBS check for working with adults. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

Administrator / Office Support, Stanley, County Durham

This is a newly created position in an expanding team within a growing healthcare business.

This will be a broad-ranging, fast-paced position where you will be working with a number of different internal & external contacts. They provide a range of healthcare services and you will be coordinating activities, managing diaries and appointments, supporting the departmental managers, arranging meetings, communicating across different functions and much more.

The ideal person will be detail-focused, with excellent time management and the ability to effectively prioritise their work.

They enjoy a vibrant working atmosphere, with plenty of opportunities for career advancement, investment in training, and a range of good benefits. Their senior management are accessible and supportive, and will provide you with a chance to build your skills and experience, in turn leading to chances to take on more responsibility.

** NEW POSITIONS CREATED ** Public health opportunity – Specialist health advisor - Stop Smoking Healthcare Advisor – Smoking Cessation Practitioner.

New opportunity to join a specialist national healthcare provider in a specialist team. Full training provided and an opportunity to become a professionally NCSCT qualified smoking practitioner Durham office location with community based work in the local area.

Are you passionate about working directly with a wide range of people, ideally experienced in a caring setting ? (For example you might currently be a support worker, healthcare assistant, a clinical worker, or you might work in an educational setting, supporting students as a teaching assistant)

Are you excited about being able to make a difference to people's lives, including their health and happiness?

Can you use your excellent communication skills to educate, influence and motivate others?

No two days will be the same, you will be supporting a wide range of people in a range of settings within the community on their journey to stopping smoking and enjoying better health. The organisation have a passion and commitment for addressing healthcare inequalities, and successfully reach out to vulnerable groups within the community, which could include people recovering from addictions, young parents, areas of deprivation and more. This will mean this will be a rewarding role where you will be making a life-changing difference to individuals and families.

There is more than one opportunity – they each have a specialist focus for example working with individuals employed in certain sectors, or supporting women during pregnancy who wish to stop smoking.

You will manage relationships with other healthcare professionals and be part of embedding these services into all areas of healthcare.

If this sounds like you, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing organisation that changes many lives throughout communities across the UK. You will be working in a specialist team that offer innovative, effective solutions across many areas of public health. Their work is crucial in addressing health inequalities within the community, and they have a superb track record of working with vulnerable groups who may sometimes struggle to access good quality healthcare.

You will be given a personalised development plan which will include targeted, specific training in order to be the very best and most effective in your role. Applications are clearly welcomed from anyone that is already NCSCT qualified, but if not, you will be supported in becoming professionally certified.

This is also a major career development opportunity as they are rapidly growing, and there is a huge amount of investment into this area of community healthcare. You will be exposed to a wide range of responsibilities and areas of healthcare, gaining knowledge of different roles, all aspects of safeguarding, project management and much more.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Our Health and Well-Being Directorate and our World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Investment in Health and Well-being (WHOCC) Directorates will soon be working as one. This means there will be changes to our team structures and we are advising candidates that some roles may be subject to change in the coming 12 months. Changes for staff could include a change in line manager or variations to job descriptions. If changes are required, these will be discussed fully with those affected, in accordance with our Organisational Change Policy.