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 Wells to give you a helping hand in your job hunt.

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Healthcare Assistant - Wookey

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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Disability Analyst - Wells

The Role:

Do you want to use your clinical knowledge, skills and decision-making abilities in a new environment?

Our client is offering an excellent opportunity to work as a Disability Assessor. You would be conducting face to face assessments with Personal Independence Payment claimants on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and producing a report that will be used in the decision making process.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance their assessment skills as well as continuing to develop their clinical skills. Full comprehensive training is provided with ongoing support throughout your career. There are a number of different progression avenues within the organisation due to the growing sector so there is plenty of opportunity for future progression within the role.

Experience and Skills:

• We can accept applications from Registered Nurses (RGN, RMN or RNLD), Paramedics, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists

• Must be NMC / HCPC registered

• 18 months Post-Graduate experience

• Must be IT competent - typing, MS packages etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills

• No experience necessary as an Assessor - full comprehensive training is provided with full salary from day one.

Salary and Benefits include:

• After 9 months salary will increase by £1000 and after 18 months by further £1000

• Excellent work life balance (Monday to Friday) - no nights, weekends or bank holidays are required

• Annual salary reviews and performance based salary uplifts

• Fantastic prospects for promotion and professional growth

• Professional body fee reimbursement (NMC & HCPC)

• Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection insurance, pension scheme, personal accident insurance and professional indemnity insurance

• CPD and re-validation support with protection and training on a regular basis

Job specifics:

Permanent, full time. £35,000 to £40,250 OTE up to £49,650.

Click here to apply.

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Care Assistant - Wells

At Newcross, we truly care about our people. Join us today.

As a Care Assistant in Wells, Shepton Mallet and the surrounding areas, you'll be the main companion of the people in your care. This role is an opportunity for you to take on new challenges and develop your career. Your duties will vary, including tasks like assisting residents with their food and drink, following care plans and getting them involved in social activities. You'll work as part of a supportive team, and benefit from ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.

Do you have what it takes?

You'll have at least 3 months of experience under your belt already, a valid certificate in Moving and Handling, and the right to live and work in the UK. You'll need to be able to demonstrate that you possess our core values of trust, empathy and expertise. You will need access to a smart device with an internet connection to pick up shifts and submit timesheets through our app, HealthForceGo. Access to your own vehicle would be beneficial, but is not a requirement.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits package is unrivalled. It includes:

A competitive remuneration of £13.74 per hour, including holiday pay

Instant pay, using our in-app Flexi Pay feature

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle, with part-time, full-time, day and night shift patterns available

Free ongoing learning and development

Access to NHS-registered GPs and mental health support to avoid waiting for NHS appointments.

Job specifics:

Permanent, full time or part time. £13.63 per hour.

Click here to apply.

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