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Senior Nurse Location : Fareham, HampshireRate: £24.08 per hour Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week, weekends to be included Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role 'Extraordinary Days, Every Day' At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs Do you share our vision for high quality mental health recovery services and want to make a difference? If so, we are seeking to recruit experienced, motivated and flexible Senior Nurse to join our Nurse led Care Home working on either a full or part time basis, the successful candidate will need a flexible approach to hours of duty in order to meet the needs of the service over the twenty-four-hour period and work flexibly regarding shift changes according to the needs of the Care Home. About the Service - Uplands Uplands House Care Home is a Nurse Led Care Home with Psychology who specialise in supporting residents with Mental Health & Physical Health needs, situated in Fareham where our multidisciplinary team offer high quality care to adults who require a safe and supportive environment to meet their potential. In your role as a Senior RGN you will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver a high-quality person-centred recovery approach in line with CareTech Community Services Personalisation Strategy and Uplands House Service Improvement Plan. What we offer 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, plus your birthday off Recommend A Friend Bonus Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant The Role You will: To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker for a defined group of residents. To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high standards of quality & care. To lead the Nursing Team by role modelling and have an active presence in the Clinical Area To support the Deputy Manager with audits, reviews and action plans To provide a high-quality individualised standard of care to a defined group of residents, relatives and carers. Ensure the effective supervision and development of staff to reach their potential. To work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each resident with achieving their planned outcomes and lead on resident review outcomes. To act as the primary nurse in the assessment of needs and organising of care. To take charge of a designated clinical area. To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period. Requirements A relevant nursing qualification and registration Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice The ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and as part of a team Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies

Care Worker Location: Rotherham Salary: Competitive RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide a service of care to clients to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each client. This is set out in the form of a Care Plan which is kept in the client s home and which must be followed by the Home Care Worker (Carer). Care duties will therefore include assisting the client with the following activities and in so doing the Carer will always observe and respect the client s dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical. Personal Care : Dressing and undressing; preparing the client for Day Care or trips out. Washing/bathing/showering/shaving grooming / cleaning teeth. Hair care (washing / brushing). Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene. Continence management. Care of pressure sores (only under appropriate nursing supervision). Getting in and out of bed. Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living/Rehabilitation Aids, as required. Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by health or social care professionals. Day/evening / night sitting services, as required. Healthcare : Prompting the client to take prescribed medication when necessary. ( Assistance with or administration of medication to clients must not be undertaken until specific training has been completed and the Carer deemed fit to carry out this specialist duty). Dietary Care : Preparation of snacks and meals according to the client s likes / dislikes. Assisting with feeding, as required. Domestic / Household Services : General cleaning duties, to include cleaning/dusting/vacuuming/polishing. Bed-making. Clearing refuse and rubbish. Laundering/Handwashing/ironing as required. Fuel and management of client s heating system. Shopping and the preparation of shopping lists. Personal services : Assistance with personal Finances, to include paying bills, collecting pensions strictly in line with Organisation s policy and procedures. Personal planning (birthdays/anniversaries etc.) Democratic rights (voting cards etc). To conform to all Policies and Procedures lay down by the Organisation in respect of carrying out these Care Duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant. To participate as directed by your Manager in Induction Training and regular In-service Training programmes. To maintain accurate, concise and timely records of client care, diary sheets, time sheets and mileage sheets. To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by your Manager To report back to your Manager on any aspect of client care which he/she feels warrants investigation or urgent action. Participate in reviews of clients Care Plans as required. To be aware of the tasks and activities which should not be undertaken as part of care duties, as detailed in our Policy documents and summarised below: The Care Worker MUST NOT assist or administer medication to the client unless trained to do so (see 1.2 over). Similarly, the Care Worker must not become actively involved in the delivery of on-going medical/nursing care to the client unless under the supervision of a qualified nurse (see 1.1.7 and 1.2 over). The Care Worker must not directly accept keys to a client s home but may have the keys provided through Organisation s management arrangements. The Care Worker must only accept money from a client for shopping etc. in accordance with Organisation s policy and procedure. The Care Worker must not borrow money from a client, or become involved in lending money to a client or take any responsibility for looking after a client s valuables, selling or otherwise disposing of goods belonging to the client, and must not become involved in betting syndicates (such as the lottery) with the client. The Care Worker should not accept food from the client for a meal which the Care Worker would normally provide for himself/herself nor should food for personal consumption be taken to a client s home without the client s permission. Cleaning duties outside those specified in the Contract, e.g. spring-cleaning, should not be undertaken without special permission from your Manager Gifts should not be accepted from a client in line with the company s Policy towards gifts and gratuities. The Care Worker MUST NOT accept any direct payment from the client for services rendered and MUST NOT become involved in selling any personal goods or services to the client. The Care Worker must not make use of the client s property, e.g. telephone, for his/ her personal use. The Care Worker must not carry out their duties in an unoccupied house. The personal affairs of clients of the Organisation must not be discussed under ANY circumstances with another client or any other third party. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for AmBience Healthcare, please don t hesitate to apply.