6 health care assistant jobs found

Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty Adult Social Care - Adults, Health & Integration £450 per day (Umbrella) Hackney Council is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty to play a pivotal leadership role at the front door of Adult Social Care. This is a high‑impact interim opportunity, combining operational oversight with innovation, system‑wide collaboration and strong people leadership. About the Role As Deputy Head of Service, you will provide senior leadership across the Access & Duty service, supporting safe, timely and person‑centred responses for adults contacting Adult Social Care. You will work closely with the Head of Service, Assistant Director and wider system partners to drive quality, performance and continuous improvement. A key focus of the role is transforming how residents access support, ensuring services are preventative, strengths‑based and responsive to need. Key Priorities &...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Someone with Tenancy Sustainment experience. Conduct periodic check‑ins (e.g. 3 and 6 months) with clients who have already been supported to move into Private Rented Sector accommodation Reinforcing client skills learned during initial support Encouraging clients with self‑management of tenancy while remaining accessible Reducing client's long‑term dependency on services Check-in with landlord/agents to review rent account, tenancy conduct, and wellbeing Early identification of emerging risks of homelessness Prevents recurrence of homelessness Reduces repeat presentations for homelessness assistance Demonstrates reasonable and proactive steps to prevent homelessness Continued engagement with tenants who remain at risk despite earlier intervention Undertake prompt action if arrears, ASB, or vulnerabilities emerge/re‑emerge Ensure agreed actions remain sustainable Revisiting and adjusting...

Seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly professional Deputy Care Manager to support the strategic and operational management of our care services. This is a senior leadership role within the organisation, requiring a candidate with substantial experience in adult social care, strong operational oversight, and the ability to deputise fully for the Registered Manager and General Manager when required. The Deputy Care Manager will work closely alongside senior management to ensure the effective delivery, development, and continuous improvement of high-quality, person-centred care services. The role extends beyond day-to-day shift coordination and requires active involvement in quality assurance, compliance management, workforce leadership, service development, safeguarding oversight, stakeholder engagement, and business operations. The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive leadership role in maintaining and improving standards across the service. This...

Role: Mayor's Assistant Location: Newham Rate: £26.13 per hour (PAYE) or £34 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 3 months with likelihood of extension thereafterAbout the Role We are seeking a politically astute, proactive professional to provide high-level support to the Mayor. This is a hands-on, politically focused role, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of local government and support high-profile engagement at local, regional and national levels. You'll play a key role in supporting the Mayor across political, communications and stakeholder activity, helping shape messaging, manage priorities and ensure effective delivery of council business. Key Responsibilities Support in managing political aspects of role as Mayor, including providing political advice and briefings on issues Supporting the Mayor in external engagement activity, locally, regionally and nationally, including drafting newsletters, press releases and speeches/identifying speaking...

Connect2Hackney are searching for a Strategic Lead for Corporate Transformation to join the London Borough of Hackney. In this pivotal role, you will support the Assistant Director to shape and execute the Council's overall transformation programme. You won't just be managing projects; you'll be embedding a culture of innovation and ensuring our services deliver the highest quality outcomes for our residents. Key Responsibilities Provide direction to a complex portfolio of transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing multi-disciplinary team of up to 15 FTE, including Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Change Managers. Build strong, influential relationships with the Chief Executive, Corporate Leadership Team, and the Mayor to ensure a "one council" approach to change. Use service redesign and targeted change techniques to stimulate positive behavioural shifts...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Children Social Work Team in Thanet The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes,...