In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have compiled a list of jobs currently hiring in and around Cheddar to give you a helping hand in your job hunt.

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Healthcare Assistant - Cheddar

Seven Nursing is looking for a Mental Healthcare assistant to work within an exceptional client in Somerset.

The role:

You will be working closely with people who are suffering from various mental health conditions to help them recover from their illness and improve their general quality of life. This role includes assessing patients, providing care/support, developing risk assessments, managing patient documents.

Key Responsibilities:

The assessment of needs, planning and delivery of care for young people from assessment to discharge from services.

Implementing and evaluating care plans collaboratively with service users, carers and other professionals, providing individualised care.

Working closely with patients to empower and support their recovery journey.

Advocating for young people using the services.

Supporting supervision of qualified staff.

Supporting the development of a safe, therapeutic inpatient environment.

Applicant Requirements:

Experience: 1+ year working as an HCA in the UK.

Compliance: Up to date DBS and Mandatory Training.

Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

Perks:

Teaching and CPD programmes.

Financial support for further training and personal development.

Contributory pension scheme.

Free life insurance Subsidised meals on duty.

Health Cash Plan.

Working with Seven Nursing:

Established in 2011, Seven Nursing is a leading provider of nursing professionals to hospitals, private healthcare organisations and care homes. We provide both locum and permanent solutions, working with nurses in band 5, all the way up to band 8D and health care assistants.

Seven Nursing is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and non-qualified staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of nursing; including General Nursing, CAMHS, Case Management, Intensive Care, Staff Nursing and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

Job specifics:

Temporary, full time. £12.50 to £20 per hour.

Click here to apply.

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Support Worker - Cheddar

Prospero Health & Social Care are looking for Agency Support Workers who are looking to pick up extra waking night shifts in the Cheddar area.

We are looking for support workers who are committed to providing the highest standard of care to service users. The successful candidates will have experience of working with young people with additional needs and mental health.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support service users in line with their care plans
• Encouraging Independence
• Contribute towards the well being of service users (in line with CQC requirements)
• To keep records
• Maximise service users quality of life.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a strong resilient character
• Be self motivated
• Have a caring and calm attitude and empathy with young people
• Have an ability to manage challenging behaviour
• The ability to manage challenging situations

Requirements:

An enhanced DBS check is required for all positions - we can apply for one on your behalf

• Minimum of two references

Job specifics:

Temporary, full time or part time. £9 to £11 per hour.

Click here to apply.

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Night Nurse - Axbridge

At Churchlake Care we're motivated by our commitment to deliver peace of mind, providing residents with safety and security in a healthy environment, where they can expect the same level of care and attention they'd receive from a loved one. We promise to ensure our residents are respected, nourished and supported to express themselves, taking maximum enjoyment and value from every day of their lives.

Axbridge Court, part of Churchlake Care, is looking for a full-time Night Nurse to complement our Nursing Team.

This full-time offer is 36 or 48 hours per week worked over 3 or 4 nights, with additional nights to cover annual leave where required.

You'll take responsibility for the well-being of our residents including making sure their physical, emotional and social needs are met.

Carrying out assessments, you'll develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans for each of our residents.

You'll monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to the relevant standards, policies and legislation.

Delivering clinical guidance to your care team, you'll lead, motivate and mentor this team to ensure the safe and efficient running of the care home.

You'll promote our residents' independence, choice and dignity by delivering the very best standards of care and striving for continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin and a genuine commitment to adhering to the NMC Codes of Conduct and expanding your professional development.

You will be passionate about caring for the elderly and have a flair for helping people maintain their independence, choice and dignity.

You will be an effective communicator, able to build strong and honest relationships with residents and the people they care about.

You will have a willingness to coach, guide and support your team, including providing formal and informal programmes of teaching to colleagues and other care professionals.

You will be a respectful and compassionate team player with the belief in giving your personal best.

Job specifics:

Permanent, full-time. £18 per hour.

Click here to apply.

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