Head of Care – 36hrs per week Guild House
Website Gloucester Charities Trust
Head of Care – Guild House
36 hrs per week over 5 days, which will include alternate weekends and weekly late shifts (2pm-9pm).
£30,000 per annum
Who are we?
We are Gloucester Charities Trust (GCT) a multi award-winning care provider and employer, who offer a range of services from specialist Dementia Day services to Sheltered Housing and Residential care for older people in Gloucester.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Care professional to complete our management team to lead in the quality and improvement of the care delivered at our beautiful residential home, Guild House ensuring innovative service delivery, regulatory and statutory compliance and championing person-centred approaches to the care of our residents.
A primary aspect of this role is to demonstrate what good care looks like to the CAS Team so you must lead by example.
We are keen to recruit an individual who wishes to promote a positive workplace culture and shares our values. You must be compassionate, caring and hardworking – with at least 2 years’ experience in a care setting for older people and preferably with an NVQ/QCF 3 in Care or equivalent or a willingness to complete any study commensurate with the role.
Ideally you will have experience in medication administering, leading shifts and digital care planning although full training will be provided on all our systems.
Please note this is primarily a supernumerary role but there is an expectation to work on the floor when needed.
We do not provide Sponsored employment.
Why work for GCT?
We are an employer who takes the wellbeing of our staff very seriously & pride ourselves on providing a supportive working environment for members of the team.
We also offer a great range of benefits which include:
- Full training programme & development opportunities
- Free uniform and DBS
- Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST
- Birthday bonus / long service awards
- Save as you earn scheme
- Reward and Recognition scheme
- Long service awards
- Staff Wellbeing initiatives
- Free onsite parking
- A Staff Champion who can offer support and advice on any employment related issues.
- Staff Referral scheme
Post details:
- The starting salary for the above post is £30,000 per annum.
- 36hrs per week over 5 days, which will include alternate weekends and weekly late shifts (2pm-9pm). to ensure excellent communication with the Night Staff Team.
Please see the below Job Description for more information.
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There is no closing date for this post. Interviews will be agreed with applicants
To be part of our winning team, please contact recruitment@gloschar.org.uk or give us a call on 01452 500429 for an application form.
Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) - Clannalba
Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Nightshift Support Workers)
Clannalba, Lamington Village, ML12 6HP
Pay Scale: Starting at £14.13 per hour, rising to £14.30 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £15.01 at your own pace. Pay detail is inclusive of Rural Allowance.
Positions: Full Time and Part Time
Reference: SA1136
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles
Embracing difference, leading change
Join our dedicated team at Clannalba!
We’re currently recruiting Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners to support autistic adults at our Clannalba service. You’ll be working alongside individuals with a wide range of interests, strengths, and support needs - helping them to live fulfilling lives in a way that works for them.
At Scottish Autism, we value our Autism Practitioners, providing top-notch training to ensure they deliver high-quality support. This is a fantastic opportunity, even if you're new to the field.
About You
We’re looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can follow the lead of the people they support. You’ll be calm under pressure, able to adjust to changing situations, and enjoy working as part of a team.
If you have a laid-back attitude, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for supporting others, you could be a great fit for this rewarding role.
Responsibilities include:
- Creating personalised support plans
- Building positive relationships
- Collaborating with families and health professionals
- Encouraging feelings of safety and promoting rest and sleep
- Shift work, including weekends and evenings, is required.
Desirable Criteria
The following skills and experience would be advantageous:
- An understanding of wellbeing and human development
- Experience or understanding of different communication styles and strategies
- An awareness of developmental stages and how to support them
- Familiarity with low-arousal approaches
- Knowledge of stress and emotional regulation support
- A full UK driving licence
View the full job description HERE
For an informal chat and more information contact Jennifer Somervile: Jennifer.Somerville@scottishautism.org
Why Join Us?
- We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefits HERE
Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited.
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Typical Shift Patterns include: 21:30-08:00
You'll ideally work two weekends per month, giving you a great balance of structure and flexibility.
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Closing Date: 12 th February 2026
Charity No. SC009068
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
בית » דרוש/ה קלינאי/ת-תקשורת ומרפא/ה-בעיסוק לחברה להתפתחות הילד
- מיקום: ת"א, בקעת אונו, חולון, בת-ים, אזור, רמלה, לוד, רחובות, אשדוד
- מועד אחרון: 31/07/2025
דרוש/ה קלינאי/ת-תקשורת ומרפא/ה-בעיסוק לחברה להתפתחות הילד
תיאור:
לחברת "טיפולי", החברה המובילה בתחום התפתחות הילד, דרוש/ה קלינאי/ת תקשורת ומרפא/ה בעיסוק.
המשרה מתאימה לבוגרות/י תואר ראשון וגם לסטודנטיות/ים שנה אחרונה.
ניתן להשתלב בגני תקשורת, במכונים להתפתחות הילד, בבי"ס, בקופ"ח, בפנימיות-נוער ועוד.
כניסה לארגון איכותי עם מעטפת מקצועית רחבה, הדרכה צמודה, ימי עיון, קורסים אקדמאיים ללא תשלום. אנו מציעים תנאי שכר מעולים, מענקים, ימי גיבוש ונופש חברה.
המשרה מתאימה לבוגרות/י תואר ראשון וגם לסטודנטיות/ים שנה אחרונה.
ניתן להשתלב בגני תקשורת, במכונים להתפתחות הילד, בבי"ס, בקופ"ח, בפנימיות-נוער ועוד.
כניסה לארגון איכותי עם מעטפת מקצועית רחבה, הדרכה צמודה, ימי עיון, קורסים אקדמאיים ללא תשלום. אנו מציעים תנאי שכר מעולים, מענקים, ימי גיבוש ונופש חברה.
דרישות:
בוגר/ת תואר ראשון או סטודנטי/ת שנה אחרונה.
אפשרות למשרה חלקית או מלאה.
אפשרות למשרה חלקית או מלאה.
מספר משרה: 38900
VSA currently has an exciting new opportunity available to join our Aberdeenshire Carers Service as a Carer Advisor- Hospital Discharge working with Adult Carers, Young Carers and their Families across Aberdeenshire. This will be a Full-time, Permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
VSA's Aberdeenshire carers service, supports adults, children, and young people who care for someone living in Aberdeenshire.
The advantage of our information and support is that we are a local based organisation. We have an in-depth understanding of the people of Aberdeenshire and take a localised approach to all our information and carers services.
We are also network partners with the National Carers Organisations, Carers Trust and Coalition of Carers which keeps us briefed with all matters relating to unpaid carers.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay:14.15 p/h or £25,761.49 p.a.
Location: Working from Home (however this role will include home visits to Carers, work within NHS Grampian Hospital settings within Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City, as well as community engagement sessions/drop in's, which will be delivered in and around Aberdeenshire). A drivers license and access to your own transport is essential for this role.
Work Pattern: Working 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)
Locations to be Covered: Aberdeenshire Wide with travel to Aberdeen City
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous annual leave
- Refer a friend programme - Receive £200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA,
- Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes,
- Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
- Access to our employee discount scheme
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide early support to unpaid carers across Aberdeenshire who are caring for an individual who requires support to be included in the discharge planning process from hospital. You will make an effective contribution to the provision of appropriate information, advice, support, guidance and access to services for unpaid carers. You will also support the carer in preparing a Young Carer Statement / Adult Carer Support Plan in accordance with relevant carers legislation.
Responsibilities of our Carer Advisor will include:
- Work alongside carers referred to service and establish the impact of their caring role & complete young carers statement / adult carers support plan as appropriate detailing the impacts and supports required to support carers to continue in their caring role.
- Raising awareness of the role undertaken by people as carers, their statutory rights & their needs, amongst those professionals who plan and manage services.
- Collating and providing information on services available locally, giving details which can be accessed by carers.
- Work within Aberdeenshire giving talks to raise awareness of carers’ issues.
- Advising, guiding and supporting young and adult carers on a one to one and group basis, taking on an advocacy role when required.
- Facilitating group activities, social and training/educational events as determined by the needs and feedback of carers.
- Investigating the nature and extent of on-going unmet needs of carers, and determining ways of meeting those needs in accordance with available resources.
- Regularly reviewing needs of carers in light of changing and evolving circumstances, ensuring that support and information given is relevant and appropriate and in line with current local and national legislation and guidelines.
- Exploring and developing effective communication and informal networks amongst a wide range of individuals, including young and adult carers, volunteers, groups, agencies and health & social care professionals.
- Any other tasks which may arise from time to time, provided they are reasonable and within the post-holder’s capabilities.
What we are looking for in our Carer Advisor:
Qualifications/Training/Education: Essential:
- Awareness and understanding of the role of unpaid carers
Desirable:
- A qualification in Community Work, Social Work, Nursing or Hospital based experience or relevant pos...
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest and most respected health and social care charities. We are proud to be a multi award-winning organisation that reinvests every penny of profit into our people, services, and communities. Our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and excellence has seen us recognised with over 100 national and regional awards in the past two years.
As a Service Leader Level 3 (Home Manager) , you will benefit from:
🌟 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
🧘♀️ Investment in your wellbeing
🎓 Ongoing professional development & career progression
💬 Supportive senior leadership and mentoring
🛍️ Shopping discounts scheme & free Blue Light Card
👕 No uniform – wear your own clothes
🧾 DBS paid for by us
💰 Recommend a Friend bonus & Financial Hardship Fund
🕒 Flexible working hours & shift patterns, with no on-call!
🧠 Access to training, resources, and a strong peer network
We are proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, with a strong culture of listening, learning, and continuous improvement.
Would you like to be part of an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team working with young adults living with progressive illness and complex health care needs?
St Elizabeth Hospice is looking to recruit enthusiastic and flexible team members to support young adults living with progressive illness and complex health care needs accessing Zest at St Elizabeth Hospice, including short breaks, Zest days and groups.
St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people in east Suffolk living with a progressive or life-limiting illness. Our work is centred on an individual’s needs, which means specialist support, whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice. Our most recent Care Quality Commission report rated the hospice as “Outstanding”.
Established in 1989, the hospice has built a reputation for delivering high-level care to patients and the community it serves. Through medicine and therapy, they ease pain; give life purpose and make life liveable. Last year the charity supported over 4,000 patients and their families.
As a ‘bank’ Zest Care Assistant, we will call you to offer occasional shifts, predominantly Fridays and weekends. This may be planned or at short notice, for a full shift or as ad hoc additional hours, so flexibility and commitment is essential.
You will have a willingness to support young adults using person-centred care to plan activities and achieve their goals, and where appropriate encourage independence and self-management skills. Whilst enabling the young adults to enjoy a fun and comfortable stay, you will be required to assist in complex physical care and support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join St Elizabeth Hospice, your local hospice at the heart of the community, and to be part of something special that is happening in Suffolk.
At least one year’s care experience is preferred, with full training provided to ensure you are competent and confident to support young adults with complex care needs.
For more information please view the job description and person specification or for an informal chat please email gemma.harris@stelizabethhospice.org.uk
St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.
Care Support Worker (Community based)
Providing personal care to unpaid carers/clients in their own homes, or on community based activities.
Our aim is to provide person centred services that enables unpaid carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities. We aim to ensure all unpaid carers and the person they care for feel safe and can trust us to provide quality services when they require them that supports their health and wellbeing.
Come and Join our Fantastic Community Care Team…
We operate across The London Boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham & surrounding areas.
We are recruiting community care staff to support unpaid carers and the person they care for. We operate 365 days per year; 24/7
(We do not operate a sponsorship/visa scheme)
The services we provide are primarily in their own home, however they can also take place in the community.
- Flexible working hours available
- Competitive hourly rate + travel and mileage payment
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- In person Training and Learning Development
- Well being support
Our services are person centred, respecting the choice and dignity of unpaid carers, the person they care for and their families.
Please complete the attached applicant form.
Alternatively contact us on 01322 336086/ email info@ccsel.org
We value diversity in our workforce.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community
N.B All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) and two written references.
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.
About the Project / Service
People affected by Mental Health concerns can become involved in issues that lead to them being sentenced to a Community Payback Order. (CPO)
Their mental health concerns can affect their ability to complete the CPO and heighten the risk of them having a custodial sentence.
Working in the Justice Social Work Mental Health Support Project, the Social Justice Outreach worker will support people to manage their mental health concerns which may be linked to their housing needs, finances, skills development, wellbeing, friends, family and carer support needs.
This will help them be in a better overall safe and stable position to be able to engage with and complete their CPO and help them navigate a path away from a custodial sentence.
About the Role
The Social Justice Outreach worker will be registered with SSSC and work within Change Mental Health Care Inspectorate registered service in Stranraer. This is a 21 hour per week post.
They will have a lead role in developing the Mental Health Support Project within Justice Social Work which will include:
Partnership work with people referred and Justice Social Work teams to ensure people are in a safe and secure position to engage with and complete CPO
Support for people referred, working with Locality Manager and Justice Social Work Case Manager to compile and review development plans ensuring outcomes are being achieved.
Ensuring that careful and ongoing review systems are in place and maintained in collaboration with the Justice Social Work Case Manager.
Ensuring that relevant partnership policies and procedures are followed
Establishing supportive relationships with people referred, encouraging individual responsibility and decision making to maximise choice, control and self-management.
Ensuring people referred are connected to Change Mental Health services or other services in their communities as appropriate.
Collating information and prepare agency reports as required.
Ensuring feedback and evaluation reports are completed to time.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for your own work and assisting others in the Multidisciplinary team to achieve the overall service outcomes.
Responsible for one-to-one support including carrying a caseload and developing and reviewing personal support plans.
Working autonomously, being responsible for referring to management when required and take a lead role in service development and evaluation.
Supporting people in the community and/or in their homes.
Responsible for running group support activities when appropriate
Using lone working systems. E.G People Safe
Updating all records of support in case management files. E.G Advice Pro.
Reporting progress and evaluation as required
Essential Criteria:
Experience and knowledge of supporting people in complex situations with their mental health needs
Experience and knowledge of working with Justice Social Work
Educated to minimum SVQ3
Registered with SSSC
Experience working in a Care Inspected registered service
Experience as a Trauma Informed practitioner
Experience using a Rights Based Approach
Team, partnership working and lone working experience
An analytical approach to find solutions to problems
Confidence with implementing social support interventions and risk assessments
A value base consistent with Change Mental Health Values of courage and commitment, dignity and compassion, leadership, lived experience and integrity.
Knowledge of support agencies across Dumfries and Galloway
Competence in planning and reviewing development plans and taking appropriate action
Confidence using Information Technology and digital applications such as case management systems
Recognise importance of providing professional support
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Social Care Policy in Scotland
Keenness to develop knowledge and skills and attend training as required.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of facilitating groups in the community
Understanding of Court processes
Driving licence and access to a car
Justice Social Work Outreach Worker, Stranraer
Post: Justice Social Work Outreach Worker
Location: Stranraer
Salary: £26,780 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed-term
Closing date: 16th February 2026
How to apply
Apply on our BreatheHR portal by completing the online application with your CV and cover letter by 16th February 2026.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated, so please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.
About the role
People affected by Mental Health concerns can become involved in issues that lead to them being sentenced to a Community Payback Order (CPO).
Their mental health concerns can affect their ability to complete the CPO and heighten the risk of them having a custodial sentence.
Working in the Justice Social Work Mental Health Support Project, the Social Justice Outreach Worker will support people to manage their mental health concerns which may be linked to their housing needs, finances,
, wellbeing, friends, family and
skills developmentsupport needs.
carerThis will help them be in a better overall safe and stable position to be able to engage with and complete their CPO and help them navigate a path away from a custodial sentence.
The Social Justice Outreach worker will be registered with SSSC and work within Change Mental Health Care Inspectorate registered service.
They will have a lead role in developing the Mental Health Support Project within Justice Social Work which will include:
- Partnership work with people referred and Justice Social Work teams to ensure people are in a safe and secure position to engage with and complete CPO
- Support for people referred, working with Locality Manager and Justice Social Work Case Manager to compile and review development plans ensuring outcomes are being achieved.
- Ensuring that careful and ongoing review systems are in place and maintained in collaboration with the Justice Social Work Case Manager.
- Ensuring that relevant partnership policies and procedures are followed
- Establishing supportive relationships with people referred, encouraging individual responsibility and decision making to maximise choice, control and self-management.
- Ensuring people referred are connected to or other services in their communities as appropriate.Change Mental Health services
- Collating information and prepare agency reports as required.
- Ensuring feedback and evaluation reports are completed to time.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.
If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!
Benefits
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
- A generous 37 days’ holiday.
- A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - Carntyne SA
Location: Carntyne Supported Accommodation
Salary: £24,618 - £25,944 per annum (£12.62 - £13.30 p/h equivalent)
Full time - Permanent
If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Carntyne Supported Accommodation service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!
Penumbra’s Supported Accommodation services offer people with long-term mental ill health the opportunity to live independently in our houses and access daily support, both practical and emotional, from Penumbra staff.
In Glasgow we operate a house in the Carntyne area which caters for individual and shared living with 24 hour accessible support from a committed team of Penumbra staff.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners work in small collaborative teams to provide people with recovery focused support to enhance their mental wellbeing. In line with Penumbra’s values, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioners assist people who use the service to work towards their individual outcomes and identified goals, as detailed in their personal plan.
This is a 24 hour service and the Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner will be required to work sleepover shifts.
As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.
We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.
For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.
We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.
Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. These emails may go into your spam inbox so please check frequently for any updates on your application. To avoid this happening please add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contact list. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the careers portal. If you have not had any update on your application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.
Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.
Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.
Fitness & Wellbeing
Rehabilitation Specialist - Long Term Conditions
Rehabilitation Specialist
Taunton Fitness & Wellbeing Gym | Rehabilitation | Permanent | Part Time |Salary up to £28,953.60 pro rata depending on experience15 hours per week
At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.
We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.
You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential).
As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
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Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
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Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
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Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
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Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
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Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
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Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
Skills required:
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Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
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Organisational ability
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Effective decision-making skills
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Time and resource management
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Experience working with vulnerable adults
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Qualifications showing good English and number skills
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
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