Paterson Health & Social Care

We have an exciting new position available for a Recruitment Consultant working in our Perms Division. Are you already a Recruiter and looking for a fresh challenge? With excellent Sales experience along with great Customer Service skills? Do you have a professional style when it comes to managing customer and client's expectations? Are you motivated by success? Paterson Health and Social Care in Milton Keynes are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join their Permanent recruiting desk! Using your keen communication and sales skills to proactively grow new client accounts within the social care sector, and to develop strong relationships with new clients nationally. Is it for you? We look for individuals who have clear ambitions, are you finding your current role lacks the professional progression you want? Or do you find yourself not being challenged in your role? Here, your ambitions as an experienced recruiter or sales associate are how we mould your success story and your career route with us… As a Recruitment Consultant at Paterson Health and Social Care, your typical day looks like: Working with our friendly and experienced team based in our MK office Gaining detailed understanding of our specialist sectors within the national market Using your keen communication and sales skills to proactively grow new client accounts Developing strong relationships with existing and your new clients Proactively identifying and developing relationships with candidates who are looking for their next career move Working with candidates to identify their most marketable skills and representing them with your new clients Using social media and other methods, you'll keep in touch with your candidates and clients Working with some of the top brands in the UK market You'll be working to ensure that Paterson Health and Social Care is the talent destination of choice For our Recruitment Consultants we look for people who are genuinely as passionate about growing the Paterson Health and Social Care business as we are. You'll need to be ambitious and driven. You'll be the sort of person who enjoys expanding your client-base and building professional relationships through new business generation. If you have a sales or recruitment background and a driving licence, and are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would like to hear from you. So, if you're looking to build your future, let Paterson Health and Social Care help get you where you want to be. Apply now! Please forward your CV direct to

We are looking for Secure Care Officers to work in a Young Offenders unit in Milton Keynes Salary- Starting at £27,527 and rising to £33,000 after probation. Secure Care Officer This role is working in a secure setting within a young offenders unit in Milton Keynes. We are recruiting for 20 Secure Care Officers in Milton Keynes for our client. You will be looking after, supervising, educating and building bonds with adolescents who are being rehabilitated. This role will be challenging yet significantly more rewarding. We are looking for a variety of individuals who have a passion for helping younger individuals and assisting in the process of getting them back into society. This means we are open to people who have worked in various backgrounds such as care, social work, education, coaching, hospitality or even retail. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is good at empathising with anyone and is resilient, patient, and compassionate. These characteristics are much more important to us than the experience and background you come from because this role is all about using your personality to change these adolescents look on life by being the ideal role model. As long as you have worked with children before, this job could be suitable for you. We encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, who can demonstrate integrity and great communication skills. If you think this sounds like you than you might just excel in this job role. Your daily routine will consist of helping to create a safe, secure environment for these young individuals aged 12 to 18 years who have been detained. Not only that, but you will also be helping create an atmosphere of trust for these adolescents so that you are seen as someone they go to in need of emotional support. This is what makes the biggest difference in maximising the chances of them not re-offending. Working directly with these young people, your responsibilities will include: Motivate, support and care for 12 to 18 year olds. Provide a stable and secure educational and residential environment which promotes anti- offending behaviour to develop life skills, manage their own behaviour and enhance their effective resettlement. Establish mutual trust and respect to ensure a positive and appropriate response to information and guidance. Set out structures and boundaries by actively showing positive behaviours to demonstrate clear expectations for the young individuals in our care. Manage and monitor the behaviour to minimise incidents and emergencies by defusing challenging situations quickly, efficiently and smoothly. Therefore, improving standards of behaviour. What you get in return: Starting salary £27,527 rising to £33,000 after successfully passing a 6 month probation period. Full time - average 40 hours per week (shift times vary on either morning, afternoon or days) Shift times available are: 7:00-15:15 or 13:45-22:00 or 16:00-22:00 Extensive Training and development Company Pension Free on-site parking Uniform Free meals whilst on shift Set monthly shift patterns Access to High Street shop discounts Local gym discounts To apply for this role, you must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years. You will also be required to undergo DBS enhanced level security clearance and will need to provide full details of your work and educational history covering the last 10 years as part of the screening process for the role. If this role seems like it would be suitable for you, let us know and apply!

We are currently recruiting for Prison Custody Officers for our client in South Wales Working in a HMP and YOI isn't easy but can be hugely rewarding. You will face fresh challenges each day ranging from care and support to control and security issues. The aim is to protect the public by keeping prisoners in custody and working with them to reduce the chance of them re-offending on release. Our challenging regime is designed to address prisoners' offending behaviour, to give them choices and the chance to gain valuable life skills. People like you can help us continue this good work. As a Prison Custody Officer, you will play a crucial part in caring for over 1,400 male prisoners in safe and decent conditions. You will have the chance to work with 15 year old children, older teenagers and adults from age 21 to older adults. You will assist with resettlement opportunities by properly preparing prisoners for their release from custody. In addition to custodial duties, our staff are required to build and maintain dynamic security relationships with prisoners under their care. This is a complex and challenging balance of authority that requires understanding and compassion. Qualifications aren't essential, life experience is far more important, as is the ability to remain calm and deal with all kinds of people in a non-judgemental, mature manner. JOB HOLDER SPECIFICATION Formal Education Basic literacy and numeracy skills NVQ3 Custodial care assessor Award (or willingness to achieve this) Technical Education No requirements Experience Experience of working within a custodial or care environment would be advantageous but not necessary Personal Qualities Good communication and interpersonal skills Resilience and flexibility Ability to cope in a pressured and disciplined environment Strong team player Professional disposition and integrity If you are interested to hear more, please call and ask for Tracey or alternatively, send your CV to

Are you an experienced support worker looking to earn some extra money for Xmas? Owing to client needs, we are recruiting support workers to join our agency for day and night shifts in the Milton Keynes area. Ideally applicants will have experience of working with people who have a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, including epilepsy, autism and challenging behaviours. Requirements flexibility punctuality caring nature empathetic non judgmental team player good communication skills good listening skills patience Shifts on offer will be either early, late or waking nights Benefits of being a support worker for our agency: flexibility to work as few or as many shifts as you want holiday pay weekly pay competitive rates pension after qualifying period in house mandatory training updates experienced and friendly office booking and admin team recommend a friend scheme As well as recruiting for agency temporary workers, we are also recruiting, for our clients for both longer term roles or permanent positions. Please contact us for more information.

Paterson Health & Social Care are looking for trainee Support Workers to join our clients' teams, supporting clients with varying needs throughout Buckinghamshire Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Working with adults with learning disabilities, Support Workers help to enable our clients to live independently whether at home or out in the community. If you have a genuine passion for caring, are patient, a strong team player and willing to learn, this is the opportunity for you. What Support Workers do: Responsible for delivering high quality care, ensuring clients independence, comfort and dignity within their own home Provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures Assisting with day-to-day tasks, such as; cooking, cleaning, personal care, shopping and hobbies. Prompting, assisting, and administering medication Providing emotional support and companionship Keeping record of the client's care About you: A genuine interest in learning new skill Full UK driving license - desirable A proactive and can-do attitude with willingness to work within a team Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A professional and empathetic approach to providing the best possible care Right to work in the UK