Social-Care Jobs in Kent

Our Client is an independent healthcare provider of nursing homes, care homes and specialist units throughout the UK. They are currently looking for a Peripatetic Nursing Home Manager to work in their London / Home Counties / South areas . The successful candidate must be prepared to travel within this region as required. Assignments can range from a few days to 6 months and will cover Crisis management, troubleshooting, sickness and holiday cover. Mileage and hotel expenses are covered.

The successful candidate with be a First Level qualified Nurse, with at least 3 years experience of managing a care home for the elderly, and must have...

An exceptional and highly experienced Registered Manager with NVQ4 and RMA is required for our client based in East Kent.

The right candidate must be up date with all current safeguarding regulations, legislation and training. Compliance is key with this position so the successful applicant must be able to demonstrate previous practices.

The owner of this home deals with all non care and admin related tasks in the home, with the new Registered Manager their main task will be to run the care side of the home, maintain standards, lead a team, keep the well being of its residents to the highest standard and be an excellent communicator...

Staff Nurse RMN/RNMH/RNLD - Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This is a unique opportunity to join this well-established, independent care provider as a RMN, RNMH or RNLD. The company is one of the largest and most well-known in the UK and offers a variety of mental health and care services.

There are a number of vacancies within this 70 bed residential hospital for adults and adolescents with mental health issues, including learning disabilities, aspergers/autistic spectrum conditions, and/or sexually inappropriate behaviour. The hospital also offers out-patient and rehabilitation services.

The vacancies are for nurses with some...

Tutor/Assessor - Health & Social Care (Adult Social Care)

Full time fixed term contract for 12 months.
Salary £27k per annum
Based in the South East (Surrey/Sussex) - field based role travelling to regional sites to deliver training

You will be teaching the Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.
This will take place in a classroom environment with a range of age groups and qualifications predominantly within pre-employment delivery. The courses will run for approx 3-4 weeks each.

The course is designed for candidates who work or want to develop skills and knowledge required for working in the...

ASBESTOS SURVERYOR / ANALYST
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £22 - 26K DOE

A successful Asbestos service provider is looking for a hard-working and passionate Asbestos Surveyor with at least 4 years on-site Asbestos experience. You will have a minimum of P402 qualification. You will be willing to work with one of UK’s leaders in Asbestos removal and refinement.

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Our client requires a Social Worker to manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Competency Framework.

The Successful Social Worker will have GSCC registration and be willing to complete a CRB check and MUST have 2 year's post qualification experience in the UK. The candidates must be car drivers.

To discuss this Social Worker role or any other...

Reablement OT – Band 5– South London

I have a position available for a Band 5 OT to join reablement Service in South London.

The successful Occupational therapist will be working with Service Users, to allow them to carry out their chosen activities safely in their own homes, reducing the need for complex and costly care packages or admission to residential care.

As an Occupational therapist in a reablement service, your role will include:
• reviewing care packages
• assessing and problem solving manual handling situations
• delivering reablement services
Hourly rates of £18-21ph are available, and you will...

Reablement OT – South/West/East London Locations
Multiple opportunities are available for Occupational Therapists with experience of working with Reablement.
Locations include:
- South West London
- West London
- East London
The successful Occupational therapist will be working with Service Users, to allow them to carry out their chosen activities safely in their own homes, reducing the need for complex and costly care packages or admission to residential care.

As an Occupational therapist in a reablement service, your role will include:
• assessing, providing and securing funding for equipment and adaptations to...

BAND 7 OT – Paediatrics – Sensory Integration - London

An opportunity exists for a Locum Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join a community paediatrics team, based in North London.

Sensory integration training or significant experience in this field is required for the role.

The successful Occupational Therapist will need to have previous experience working with children, ideally in a community or school based setting.

Experience within Special Needs education would be of particular interest.

You will be based in North London, with easy access to major train and tube links, and you will not need a car to complete...

BAND 7 Occupational Therapist –Inpatient Rehab - Central London

An opportunity exists for a Locum Occupational Therapist to take on a challenging Band 7 role in a Central London inpatient rehab unit.

The successful Occupational Therapist will need to have previous experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, ideally at band 7 level, although experienced Band 6 OT’s will also be considered for the role.

You will be crucial in the running of this multidisciplinary unit, providing care packages in an inpatient setting to adults with complex health needs.

This Central London trust provides community and in-patient...

Want to work for a Leading Private Healthcare Provider??

An exciting opportunity is available for a senior Occupational Therapist (Band 7 level equivalent) to take a leading role at a private mental health institution in Essex (Easily commutable from London).

You will be working in a state of the art facility, providing Womens and Mens Services, covering Low Secure, Rehabilitation (including intensive rehab), Personality Disorder/Rehab, and Step Down units.

The successful Occupational Therapist will need to have experience in the field of Mental Health, ideally in a Senior role as you will be expected to manager a team of...

BAND 6 MENTAL HEALTH Occupational Therapist

My client is a highly respected Mental Health Trust, based in South West London, and they require a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join an Older Adults Community Mental Health Team.

To succeed in this role you will need to be an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist, with strong clinical skills and previous experience mental health.

Experience in older adults is ideal, but any mental health experience is of interest.

Rates are £26 - £27ph and an immediate start is available for an outstanding candidate.

This position is based in South West London.

If...

Superb opportunity for an experienced nursing home manager to join a leading care home group running a large nursing home set in beautiful landscaped gardens in the Maidstone area. The role will involve all aspects of running the home from staff managing and development, to ensuring an excellent standard of care is delivered and that the home is CQC compliant. You will also be responsible for managing budgets and reporting into a Regional Manager.
This post requires a qualified nurse with a demonstrably successful career managing Frail Elderly nursing homes. Excellent knowledge of CQC requirements is essential and you must be a strong people...

This role is for a 40 hour week, with all hours on a rota basis.
You are required to participate in meeting the needs of residents in such a way as to promote dignity and invidualized care. To actively participate with other members of staff in meeting the social and psychological needs of the residents. To manage the home in a way that promotes the well being of residents and staff.
You will be responsible for the delivery of high care standards.
Monitor the daily needs of the residents when in charge and act on any health changes. Assume responsibility for a group of resindents by being their named nurse. Assume responsibility for...

Registered Home Manager, Learning Disabilities - Medway

We are currently looking to recruit a Home Manager for a Learning Disabilities service in Medway. It is essential that you are a Registered Manager and also have NVQ4 or eqv. The home looks after adults with Learning Disabilities , Autism Spectrum. You must have strong leadership skills.

A salary of up to £35,000 is offered.

To discuss this position in more detail please call Joanne Gaisford or email your interest: 07702 715266.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.
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Registered Nurse - Nursing Home - RN - Hythe

A Nursing Home located in the beautiful seaside town of Hythe is currently looking to recruit a Registered Nurse to join their night team.

This nursing home group is looking for a dynamic nurse to join their dedicated team. The group pride themselves on offering exceptional standards of care.

To join the team now or for more information please call Jo Gaisford for More information or email your CV to apply.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.
If this vacancy is not exactly what you are looking for, you can search all of our vacancies at the Kent Social Care...

RGN / RMN - Day Shifts - Tunbridge Wells

We are currently looking to recruit a unit a RGN or an RMN to join a well established home in the Tunbridge Wells area.

It is essential that you have the following:

• In depth knowledge of working with the elderly
• Qualified RGN or RMN
• Good knowledge of CQC and current government legislation

A competitive salary is offered and a vacancy description is available.

To apply or to discuss this role in complete confidence please call Jo Gaisford or email your interest.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.
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My client is currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified RMN or RNLD to join their Low Secure service in Thanet.
This is a 26 bedded service across three spacious and thoughtfully converted Victorian houses providing a high quality 'Step Down' environment to individuals who are affected by learning disabilities and associated mental health issues, in gender specific facilities.

Principle Responsibilities

1 Responsible for providing high quality nursing care for service users across the unit as appropriate.

2 Responsible for providing nursing support, advice and guidance to members of the multi-disciplinary...

A Registered Nurse is currently being sought by a nursing home in the Canterbury area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join a small group. They are looking for an individual with a dynamic approach to their work and for someone who is a strong team player and also a strong mentor as you will be leading and mentoring the Care Assistants.

A competitive hourly rate is offered as is flexible working hours.

To discuss in complete confidence please call Jo Gaisford or email your CV to apply.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

If this vacancy is not exactly what you are looking...

Our client, an established group for the care of children and adolescents with mental health disorders is currently seeking a qualified RMN to work in their established hospital in Orpington.

As RMN your duties will include:

• Assessing the care needs of patient.
• Implementing care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Safeguard children’s and young peoples’ needs.
• Follow company and CQC procedures and regulations.
• Liaise with family, friends and external agencies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RMN to join a fantastic company with progression opportunities...