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Healthcare Assistant, Urgent Care / GP Streaming

Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Regular Shifts | Private Organisation   Are you a Healthcare Assistant with proven phlebotomy and ECG skills, looking for flexible, regular work in a fast-paced clinical environment?   We’re recruiting Healthcare Assistants to support a GP-led Primary Care Unit service. You’ll help deliver high-quality patient care within a GP-streaming pathway linked to A&E.   Why this role stands out   Six-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend Regular weekly shifts available, with flexibility around the days you can offer Primarily weekday evening and weekend work Opportunity to work mainly from one location, with flexibility across both sites welcomed Work alongside GPs and fellow HCAs in an established urgent-care setting Competitive rate, expected to align with Band 4 level   The role   As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll support patients redirected from A&E into a GP/HCA-led pathway. You’ll carry out core clinical duties, monitor and record patient observations, recognise deterioration and escalate appropriately, while maintaining accurate clinical records and working safely within your scope of practice. Available shift patterns include:   Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 3.30pm to 10pm   What you’ll need   Recent experience in a GP practice, PCN, urgent care, community service or similar clinical environment Demonstrable, recently used competency in phlebotomy/venepuncture and ECG recording, supported by practical observation and formal sign-off Experience of basic wound care and taking full clinical observations A sound understanding of NEWS2, patient deterioration and appropriate escalation Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical record keeping Confidence managing patients independently within the scope of an HCA role Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced service Confidence using electronic patient record systems, with EMIS experience highly desirable   Desirable skills include suture removal, steri-strip application, Care Certificate completion and additional primary care competencies.   Why work with Leaders in Care?   Access to specialist healthcare opportunities not always advertised elsewhere Dedicated support from a consultant who understands your sector Straightforward, supportive guidance throughout registration and compliance A personal, professional service focused on finding the right role for you   Interested?   To apply or find out more, email georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call Georgia on 07828873089.   Know someone who could be a great fit?   Refer a successful candidate to Leaders in Care and you could receive a £500 referral bonus once they have been successfully placed. Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Regular Shifts | Private Organisation   Are you a Healthcare Assistant with proven phlebotomy and ECG skills, looking for flexible, regular work in a fast-paced clinical environment?   We’re recruiting Healthcare Assistants to support a GP-led Primary Care Unit service. You’ll help deliver high-quality patient care within a GP-streaming pathway linked to A&E.   Why this role stands out   Six-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend Regular weekly shifts available, with flexibility around the days you can offer Primarily weekday evening and weekend work Opportunity to work mainly from one location, with flexibility across both sites welcomed Work alongside GPs and fellow HCAs in an established urgent-care setting Competitive rate, expected to align with Band 4 level   The role   As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll support patients redirected from A&E into a GP/HCA-led pathway. You’ll carry out core clinical duties, monitor and record patient observations, recognise deterioration and escalate appropriately, while maintaining accurate clinical records and working safely within your scope of practice. Available shift patterns include:   Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, 3.30pm to 10pm   What you’ll need   Recent experience in a GP practice, PCN, urgent care, community service or similar clinical environment Demonstrable, recently used competency in phlebotomy/venepuncture and ECG recording, supported by practical observation and formal sign-off Experience of basic wound care and taking full clinical observations A sound understanding of NEWS2, patient deterioration and appropriate escalation Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding and clinical record keeping Confidence managing patients independently within the scope of an HCA role Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced service Confidence using electronic patient record systems, with EMIS experience highly desirable   Desirable skills include suture removal, steri-strip application, Care Certificate completion and additional primary care competencies.   Why work with Leaders in Care?   Access to specialist healthcare opportunities not always advertised elsewhere Dedicated support from a consultant who understands your sector Straightforward, supportive guidance throughout registration and compliance A personal, professional service focused on finding the right role for you   Interested?   To apply or find out more, email georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call Georgia on 07828873089.   Know someone who could be a great fit?   Refer a successful candidate to Leaders in Care and you could receive a £500 referral bonus once they have been successfully placed.

Adult Safeguarding Social Worker

Good Pay | Strong Team Support | Work Flexibility Looking for a safeguarding role that offers genuine flexibility around your day-to-day commitments? This supportive local authority is offering a hybrid working model, recognising that life outside of work matters. You’ll join an inclusive Safeguarding Team where experienced colleagues are on hand to share knowledge, offer guidance and support you in making a real difference. Why this role stands out   Hybrid working for improved work-life balance Competitive pay rates A supportive and knowledgeable safeguarding team Inclusive local authority environment Meaningful work supporting vulnerable adults in the community The role As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team, you’ll provide emotional support, practical assistance and advocacy for vulnerable adults, ensuring their rights and wellbeing remain at the centre of your work. You’ll manage safeguarding responsibilities, maintain clear records, contribute to team meetings and use strong communication and compassionate decision-making to protect adults at risk. What you’ll need   Social Work qualification Active Social Work England registration Safeguarding experience with adults Strong communication, record-keeping and advocacy skills A compassionate, proactive approach to supporting vulnerable adults Why work with Leaders in Care?   Competitive rates of pay Weekly check-ins and dedicated support throughout your placement Over 500 5-star Google reviews Market-leading timesheet and payroll system, so you can avoid the Friday payment stress A specialist consultant who understands the social work market Interested? Send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828873089 to discuss the role. Know someone who could be a great fit? Refer them to Leaders in Care and receive a £500 bonus for every successful placement.

Care & Supported Housing Operations Manager

Care & Supported Housing Operations Manager | Multi-site leadership | CQC and housing | Service development Are you an experienced care or supported housing leader ready to oversee and improve multiple services? Hightown Housing Association is looking for a Care & Supported Housing Operations Manager to lead dispersed services across areas such as supported living, registered care, mental health, learning disabilities and homelessness support. Why this role stands out   Lead and develop several vital community-based services Manage and mentor Scheme and Service Managers Drive quality, compliance and service improvement Build strong commissioner and stakeholder relationships Support new-service development and tender activity The role You will oversee safe, person-centred and high-quality services, ensuring strong CQC, safeguarding, health and safety and contractual compliance. You will lead teams, monitor KPIs and budgets, manage referrals and placements, and support effective housing management, including voids, arrears and tenancies where required. What you’ll need   Experience managing supported housing, supported living or registered care Multi-site or dispersed-team management experience Strong CQC, safeguarding and quality-audit knowledge Experience with budgets, rotas and staff performance Confidence working with commissioners and external agencies Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification, or willingness to work towards it Driving licence, own vehicle and flexibility for on-call duties Why work with Leaders in Care?   A specialist consultant who understands the social care market Support throughout the full recruitment process Access to exclusive roles across care and supported housing Straightforward, honest advice at every stage Interested? Email: georgia@leadersincare.co.uk Call: 07828873089 Know someone who could be a great fit? Refer them to Leaders in Care and receive a £500 bonus for a successful placement.

Service Manager - Integrated Mental Health Services

Permanent Opportunity | Step up from Team Manager | Leadership/Development    I am seeking an experienced, compassionate and practice-focused Service Manager to lead three integrated community mental health teams:   Salary: £52,000–£58,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)   Older People’s Mental Health Team Working-Age Adults Mental Health Team Early Assessment / Early Intervention Team   This is a senior leadership role for a registered Social Worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for people accessing secondary mental health services. You will lead teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality, legally sound social work practice within an integrated health and social care setting.   Working closely with health-service partners, you will build effective relationships across organisational boundaries while ensuring strong social work leadership, professional standards and statutory accountability.   The role:   You will provide visible, supportive leadership across the service, enabling practitioners to develop their expertise and deliver confident, person-centred practice. The teams are office-based, supporting a collaborative working environment, shared learning and accessible management support.   Key responsibilities include:   Leading and developing three community mental health social work teams. Supporting practitioners to build on their individual skills, experience and professional expertise. Providing oversight of complex professional, safeguarding and statutory social work matters. Driving high standards of quality, performance, governance and assurance. Managing staffing, HR matters, budgets and workforce planning. Supporting effective roster and resource-management arrangements. Promoting strong clinical, professional and social work governance. Producing and contributing to quality and performance reporting. Leading service improvement and helping shape integrated mental health pathways. Working as part of the wider senior leadership team, responding flexibly to service priorities.   About you:   You will be a credible, values-led Social Work leader with experience of managing services within mental health, adult social care or an integrated health and care environment. You will bring:   A compassionate and inclusive leadership style. Strong knowledge of adult social care, mental health legislation and statutory responsibilities. Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary or integrated teams. Confidence handling complex professional practice issues and organisational change. The ability to think strategically while remaining connected to frontline practice. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with staff, partners and stakeholders. A genuine commitment to improving systems, strengthening practice and achieving better outcomes for people who use services.   This is an opportunity to play a central role in developing integrated community mental health services and supporting skilled practitioners to deliver excellent social work.   Join a team backed by over 800+ five-star reviews from social workers who value our commitment and support. Interested? Send your CV and availability to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828 873089. Know someone great? Refer a friend and earn £500 if they’re successfully placed.

Operational Lead - Children's Home

Operational / Strategic Lead – Children’s Residential Homes Location: Croydon Salary: Up to £70,000 + 10% performance bonus Are you an ambitious, commercially aware leader with a proven track record in children’s residential care? We are seeking an exceptional Operational / Strategic Lead to oversee and drive the continued success of two established children’s residential homes in Croydon. Both services are led day-to-day by experienced Registered Managers and hold Outstanding Ofsted ratings—providing an excellent platform for a leader who can protect quality, develop people, and support sustainable growth. This is not a turnaround role. It is an opportunity to build on outstanding foundations: strengthening operational performance, embedding best practice, supporting leadership teams, and playing a key role in the development of new homes. The role As Operational / Strategic Lead, you will provide visible, values-led leadership across the two homes while contributing to the organisation’s wider growth strategy. You will: Provide operational oversight and strategic direction to two high-performing children’s homes. Support, challenge and develop Registered Managers to sustain Outstanding practice and outcomes. Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and internal quality standards. Lead quality assurance, audits, improvement planning and performance monitoring. Drive continuous improvement across care, education, therapeutic support and young people’s outcomes. Support the mobilisation, registration and development of new residential homes. Help shape service delivery, workforce development and operational systems as the organisation grows. Build strong relationships with local authorities, placing teams, professionals and other external stakeholders. Promote a positive, accountable and child-centred culture across services. About you You will be an experienced senior leader within children’s residential care, with the credibility and drive to lead established Outstanding services while helping an organisation grow. You will ideally bring: Significant leadership experience within children’s residential care. A strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Experience supporting Registered Managers and leading multi-site or operational performance. A proven ability to deliver service improvement and maintain high-quality care standards. Commercial awareness and confidence contributing to growth, new-home development and strategic planning. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. A genuine commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for children and young people. What’s on offer Salary of up to £70,000, dependent on experience. 10% performance-related bonus. The opportunity to oversee two Outstanding-rated homes with strong leadership already in place. A strategic role with scope to influence growth and support the opening of new services. The chance to join an organisation committed to delivering exceptional care and outcomes for children and young people. If you are ready to take on a senior leadership role where you can protect outstanding practice, lead meaningful improvement and help shape the next stage of growth, we would love to hear from you. email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more detail