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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    11 days ago
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV together with the following information: • Your full name, • Your CV, • A brief introduction about yourself, • Your previous care experience, if any, • Any relevant qualifications, such as NVQ, Care Certificate, PMVA or Medication Training, • Your current right-to-work status in the UK, such as British Citizen, Skilled Worker Visa, Graduate Visa or Student Visa, • Your availability, including days, nights, weekends and whether you are seeking full-time or part-time work, • Your notice period or the date you are available to start Applicants who provide all the requested information will be considered for a telephone interview. Please message us with these details to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Care Assistant to join our residential care team. The successful candidate will support residents with their daily needs while promoting dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing. You will work as part of a supportive team to provide safe, person-centred care to adults who may have mental health needs, mild learning disabilities or require rehabilitation and daily living support. Main responsibilities • Supporting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence care, • Assisting with mobility, transfers and the safe use of equipment, • Supporting residents with meals, drinks and nutrition, • Administering or supporting with medication where trained and authorised, • Following individual care plans, risk assessments and support plans, • Encouraging residents to maintain their independence and participate in activities, • Providing emotional support and companionship, • Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting any concerns or changes, • Completing accurate daily records and care documentation, • Maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment, • Following safeguarding, infection-control, health-and-safety, confidentiality and professional-boundary procedures, • Working closely with colleagues, managers, families and healthcare professionals, • Supporting day, night, weekend and bank-holiday shifts according to the rota and needs of the service The ideal candidate will • Be kind, patient, respectful and dependable, • Have good communication and teamwork skills, • Be able to follow instructions, policies and care plans, • Be willing to work flexibly, including weekends, nights and bank holidays when required, • Understand the importance of dignity, privacy, equality and safeguarding, • Remain calm and professional in challenging situations, • Have the right to work in the UK, • Be willing to complete an enhanced DBS check and all required training A Care Certificate, NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care, medication training, PMVA training or previous experience supporting adults with mental health needs or learning disabilities would be an advantage. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we support.

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  • Grounds Maintenance Operative
    Grounds Maintenance Operative
    20 days ago
    £28500 yearly
    Full-time
    Slough

    Overview We are seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team and contribute to the upkeep of various outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in landscape maintenance and horticulture, with practical experience in gardening and groundskeeping. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with construction experience or mechanical knowledge to apply their skills in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and safety of outdoor areas, ensuring they meet high standards of presentation and functionality. Duties • Conduct routine landscape maintenance, including mowing, pruning, weeding, and planting to promote healthy growth and visual appeal, • Operate power tools such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers efficiently and safely, • Use hand tools for detailed gardening tasks and general groundskeeping activities, • Maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering schedules and system functionality, • Assist with construction or repair projects involving excavation, fencing, or installation of new features, • Conduct equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance or organise repairs as needed, • Manage waste disposal by collecting green waste and ensuring the site remains tidy and hazard-free, • Support team efforts in maintaining safety standards across all outdoor work areas Qualifications • Proven experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, or horticulture is highly desirable, • Mechanical knowledge related to power tools, irrigation systems, and basic equipment repair is advantageous, • Familiarity with the operation of excavators or other construction machinery is a plus, • Ability to handle hand tools safely and effectively during various groundskeeping tasks, • Previous construction experience or practical knowledge of civil works will be considered an asset, • Good organisational skills with an eye for detail in maintaining outdoor environments, • Physical fitness to undertake manual labour including lifting, digging, and operating machinery for extended periods, • A valid driver’s licence is preferred but not essential This position offers a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about outdoor maintenance and environmental care. Applicants should be organised, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to the upkeep of high-quality outdoor spaces.Benefits: • Additional leave, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount, • Gym membership, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Referral programme Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence

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