Job summary Orthoptist Band 5 Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle The Orthoptic department provides a range of Orthoptic services (and extended roles) for patients of North Cumbria. We are looking for an Orthoptist to join the team, working alongside fellow Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic Consultants and Ophthalmology nursing teams. The post is based at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle although travel to other Ophthalmology departments within the service is required. Voted one of the best places to live in the UK, North Cumbria houses the Lake District, one of the country's most outstanding places of natural beauty and the region is an attractive, largely rural area with access to good road, rail and air communications. Housing is relatively inexpensive and there are excellent state and private education establishments. All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values: Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a great deal. Respect - We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair - respect behaviours. Ambition - We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams, organisations and our partners. Collaboration - We are stronger and better working together with and for our patients. Main duties of the job Provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner. To assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the orthoptic department Determine the clinical diagnosis and develop treatment plans, discharge plans and make appropriate onward referrals to Ophthalmology or other health professionals This post will also involve Low Vision clinical work. Training will be provided The post covers Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven, Workington Community Hospital and peripheral clinics. Liaise with other professionals and colleagues as appropriate. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money wel As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Details Date posted 17 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 262-A-25-7328292 Job locations Cumberland Infirmary Newtown Road Carlisle CA2 7HY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma/Degree in Orthoptics. oHCPC registration Desirable oEssential IT skills oExperience in extended roles. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of Orthoptic practice Continuing professional development with portfolio. Equality legislation and best practice. (bands 5 & above Desirable Equality impact assessment. (for all involved in policy/service development) Other requirements Essential Ability to travel independently across North Cumbria to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Driving licence. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Independent working Enthusiasm Empathy Desirable Skills in ophthalmology assessment Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma/Degree in Orthoptics. oHCPC registration Desirable oEssential IT skills oExperience in extended roles. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of Orthoptic practice Continuing professional development with portfolio. Equality legislation and best practice. (bands 5 & above Desirable Equality impact assessment. (for all involved in policy/service development) Other requirements Essential Ability to travel independently across North Cumbria to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Driving licence. Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Independent working Enthusiasm Empathy Desirable Skills in ophthalmology assessment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Cumberland Infirmary Newtown Road Carlisle CA2 7HY Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Cumberland Infirmary Newtown Road Carlisle CA2 7HY Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, CA2 7HY Carlisle, United Kingdom

Role: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant Location: Sawbridgeworth Pay Rate: £88.92–£110 per day Start Date: September 2025 Contract: Full-Time Dedicated 1:1 Learning Support – Sawbridgeworth GSL Education is seeking 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to work with a non-verbal Year 1 pupil in schools based in Sawbridgeworth. This is a full-time position requiring strong communication, consistency, and a nurturing approach. Core Responsibilities: Supporting a non-verbal child with autism in a 1:1 capacity throughout the school day Assisting with communication strategies and sensory regulation Implementing behaviour support plans and visual aids Working closely with teaching staff and speech/language professionals Creating a structured, secure learning environment Ideal Candidate Will Have: Experience working with non-verbal children or those with complex SEN A patient, calm, and resilient approach Understanding of early years and communication-based support tools Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education) Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. For more information or to register your interest in the 1:1 Learning Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. GSL Education. Location : Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Role: Learning Support Assistant Location: Southend-on-Sea Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day Start Date: September 2025 Support Students to Succeed as a Learning Support Assistant! GSL Education is looking to appoint committed Learning Support Assistants to join secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. Responsibilities Will Include: Working one-to-one or in small groups to support students with additional needs Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour Helping students build confidence and stay engaged in their learning Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and intervention strategies Promoting a positive, respectful, and inclusive school culture What You’ll Need: Experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally in an SEN capacity A patient, encouraging, and team-focused approach Adaptability in responding to a range of learning needs Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education) Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. For more information or to register your interest in the Learning Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. GSL Education. Location : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Company Description Locations: Machynlleth Pay Rate: £12.70 per hour (weekends £13.00), plus travel time and paid mileage Shifts Available: Various Access to vehicle required due to geographical nature of role What we offer We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Care Assistant at Care By Us, part of City & County, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career. What you’ll get Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement Death in Service Payment Pension scheme Benefits and wellbeing platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Refer a friend scheme Cycle to work scheme Job Description What you’ll do Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework. Qualifications What you’ll need You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team. Additional Information Why choose us? We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer. Abacare. Location : Machynlleth, Powys, United Kingdom

Overview: Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live. Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of million hours of their time to our organisation. Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference? Responsibilities: Support the team in completing triage assessments for those entering services Provide service users with information on the treatment/options available to them both face to face and via the telephone Support service users to access treatment and support Ensure the accurate and timely recording of client data and information in order that the service operates within its requirements. Assist and carry out appropriate screening processes including urine, saliva t tests and Dry Blood Spot tests. Provide service users with advice and information to keep themselves self Signpost and refer service users to support within the community General terms of reference: In carrying out the above duties the post holder will: To help Change Grow Live fulfil its role in offering the best service to our clients. To perform your volunteering role to the best of your ability. To follow the Change Grow Live’s procedures and standards, including health and safety and equal opportunities, in relation to our staff, volunteers and clients. To maintain the confidential information of Change Grow Live and of our clients; adhering to Change Grow Live’s policies and procedures To meet the time commitments and standards which have been mutually agreed and to give reasonable notice so other arrangements can be made when this is not possible. If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Andy Bourne | andrew.bourne@cgl.org.uk | 07490202318 : Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role. : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Change Grow Live. Location : St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Role: Learning Support Assistant Location: Wickford Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day Start Date: September 2025 Empower Student Progress as a Learning Support Assistant – Wickford GSL Education is recruiting dedicated Learning Support Assistants for secondary schools in Wickford. If you have a passion for inclusion and helping learners overcome challenges, this role could be your next rewarding step. Your Contribution Will Include: Supporting students with SEN, SEMH, or learning gaps Working closely with class teachers to deliver effective interventions Encouraging independence and confidence in students Assisting with behaviour management in line with school policies Keeping accurate notes and observations for progress tracking You Will Need: Experience in education or care-related roles A supportive, consistent, and proactive approach Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education) Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. For more information or to register your interest in the Learning Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. GSL Education. Location : Wickford, Essex, United Kingdom

Company Description Location: Flint, Cornist, Oakenholt, Connah’s Quay, Shotton, Ewloe, Northop Bagillt, Holywell - CH6, CH7 & CH8 Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour weekdays (£12.90) weekends Travel time and mileage paid Shifts available: Range of shifts available What we offer We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Care Assistant at Abacare, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our client’s lives and your career. What you’ll get Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement Death in Service Payment Pension scheme Benefits and Well-being Platform 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Refer a friend scheme Cycle to work scheme Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide. Job Description What you’ll do Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework. Qualifications What you’ll need You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team. Additional Information Why choose us? We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer. Abacare. Location : Holywell, Flintshire, United Kingdom

Job Introduction Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire Hourly rate: £12.25 per hour Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) Training Provided: Full training provided. Opportunities to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care Required: Full UK driving licence Sponsorship is not available for this position Supporting people to live great lives At Affinity Trust, we empower people to lead meaningful lives on their own terms. As a support worker, you will play a key role in promoting independence and building social connections. Your support will make a real difference in their lives. Who will I support? You will be supporting our 2 ladies and 3 gentlemen in their shared home in Bedford. They enjoy lots of visits to the day centre and for those who do not utilise the day services, trips in to the community bring much enjoyment. Your role will involve taking the initiative to promote independence while building a meaningful connection with them. How will I make a difference? As a support worker you'll be there to lend a helping hand in a way that puts the person's needs first, this means: You will adapt your support to fit what each person needs and wants daily. You will encourage people to make their own choices, big and small. You will help people to do things themselves to be as independent as possible. You will support people to build confidence and life skills. You will support people to be a part of their community, joining local clubs and connecting with friends and family. You will be understanding, allowing people to take their time and do things at their own pace. You will celebrate people's achievements, no matter how small they might seem to others. What benefits will I have? We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as: Wagestream - an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more. Blue light card - we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants. Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits. Vivup - spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year. Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year. Pension and Life Assurance - you'll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme. If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. We're committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send an e-mail to: Check out more opportunities on our careers page: Affinity Trust. Location : Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Overview A Facilities Catering Assistant is being recruited to support and assist the Chef Manager and Facilities Catering Supervisor in the provision of a highly professional focused in a healthcare setup, including covering areas within the scope of work in Catering - retail outlet, back of house catering preparation room and private patient services on the go. This is situated within Heatherwood Hospital and Greenwood Kitchen at the same site. The hours are 37.5 per week, covering the Hospital Catering Services from 7.00am to 7.00pm. Flexible Rotas will be discussed with the successful candidates shortlisted for the interview. If you are looking for a challenging role which offers variety, continuous support, encouragement and genuine job satisfaction then look no further. Apply now to join our dynamic and pro-active team. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a Maths and English assessment followed by a formal interview. Successful new team members will have to complete Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene Course and Food Allergy Training course with in the first week of commencement of their employment. This role will not attract a visa, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. Main duties of the job To assist in the provision of a highly professional and customer focussed catering service to all patients, staff and visitors on the hospital sites To assist with all associated catering duties To follow duties laid out by the supervisor in the day to day operational management of the catering service in a friendly and efficient manner, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene To work within all areas of the catering department, main kitchen, staff and visitor outlets, offering a flexible approach to workloads as staffing levels dictate. Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our three core values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The role requires that the job holder follows the duties laid out by the Chef Manager/Supervisor on a day-to-day operational needs of the Catering Services. You’ll be expected to serve staff, visitors and patients in a welcoming, friendly and efficient manner, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You’ll be working as part of a motivated team. The job holder will assist the Chef Production Manager/ Facilities Catering Supervisor to expand and/or make recommendations for improving standards and enhancing the overall patient experience at all times. This would be through quality initiatives and by looking at ways of maximising good patient and customer care. You’ll need to be aware of menu content whilst understanding the importance of food allergens, food presentation and customer care. In addition, you must ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients, visitors, and staff is respected at all times. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further information Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria GCSE or Equivalent Level 1 Basic Food Hygiene Sound Customer / Patient Facing experience Flexible with changing Catering needs in a Care / Customer Environment Desirable criteria Level 2 Food Hygiene Training Certificate Food Allergy Training Certificate from Food Standard Agency UK Health and Safety Level 1 SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Essential criteria Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and to accommodate the needs of customers on a daily basis. Food safety Essential criteria Experience in catering Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As a well performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in health & wellbeing, delivering excellence for our communities. We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment . Our three core values , and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future . Apply online now. Location : Ascot, England, United Kingdom

Job summary This is a role as a Healthcare Assistant at Ballington House, a 13-bedded Mental Health rehabilitation hospital that provides services for women with complex Mental Health needs. The job involves providing care and support to service users, helping them along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and friendly team, with access to training and development opportunities. Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant, you will join an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include talking and interacting with service users, supporting, encouraging, and motivating them with all aspects of their recovery and treatment goals, such as daily living tasks and community involvement. You will also carry out duties allocated by the multidisciplinary team, update patient records, respond to incidents, support mealtimes, and ensure a clean and safe environment. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move within the organisation. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Details Date posted 17 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,058 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1346689610 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Leek ST13 5LW Job description Job responsibilities Are you a naturally caring experienced Support Worker in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised, and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Ballington House in Leek as a Support Worker and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing: You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day to day will include talking and interacting with service users, supporting, encouraging, and motivating them with all aspects of their recovery and treatment goals, such as daily living tasks, community involvement etc, carrying out duties allocated by the MDT, updating patient records, responding to incidents, supporting mealtimes, ensuring a clean and safe environment. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours per week. Where you will be working: Location: Ballington Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5LW You will be working at Ballington House, a 13 bedded Mental Health rehabilitation hospital that provides services for women with complex Mental Health needs. The environment at Ballington House offers a pathway from admission to discharge which incorporates three phases; the assessment phase (accepting help), the rehabilitation phase (believing, trying and learning) and the community phase-out (self-reliance). The patients journey generally begins on the ground floor and as they move through each phase of their pathway they proceed to the first floor and then the two bedroomed apartment on the first floor. You will work alongside an experienced multi-disciplinary team consisting of a consultant psychiatrist, clinical psychologist and assistants, an occupational therapist and assistants, nurses, and support workers. What you will get: Annual base salary of £25,058 (hourly pay rate of £12.85 ) The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals Pension contribution to secure your future Life Assurance for added peace of mind Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Job description Job responsibilities Are you a naturally caring experienced Support Worker in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised, and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Ballington House in Leek as a Support Worker and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing: You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day to day will include talking and interacting with service users, supporting, encouraging, and motivating them with all aspects of their recovery and treatment goals, such as daily living tasks, community involvement etc, carrying out duties allocated by the MDT, updating patient records, responding to incidents, supporting mealtimes, ensuring a clean and safe environment. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours per week. Where you will be working: Location: Ballington Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5LW You will be working at Ballington House, a 13 bedded Mental Health rehabilitation hospital that provides services for women with complex Mental Health needs. The environment at Ballington House offers a pathway from admission to discharge which incorporates three phases; the assessment phase (accepting help), the rehabilitation phase (believing, trying and learning) and the community phase-out (self-reliance). The patients journey generally begins on the ground floor and as they move through each phase of their pathway they proceed to the first floor and then the two bedroomed apartment on the first floor. You will work alongside an experienced multi-disciplinary team consisting of a consultant psychiatrist, clinical psychologist and assistants, an occupational therapist and assistants, nurses, and support workers. What you will get: Annual base salary of £25,058 (hourly pay rate of £12.85 ) The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals Pension contribution to secure your future Life Assurance for added peace of mind Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Support Worker in the UK and a naturally caring nature are essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Support Worker in the UK and a naturally caring nature are essential. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Leek ST13 5LW Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Leek ST13 5LW Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Elysium Healthcare, ST13 5LW Leek, United Kingdom