Join Bupa as a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator at The Lawns Care Home in Springfield, Chelmsford. This part-time, permanent role (24 hours per week on a rota with alternate weekends) is a brilliant opportunity to make a visible difference to residents’ daily lives in a highly rated home (CQC Good; Carehome.co.uk 9.7/10). If you’re passionate about meaningful activities, connection and person-centred care, you’ll feel right at home in Essex. Key Responsibilities - Plan and deliver a varied programme of lifestyle, social and wellbeing activities tailored to individual interests and abilities - Build relationships with residents and families to understand life histories and create engaging, inclusive experiences - Support community links, events and outings, encouraging participation and reducing isolation - Work closely with nurses, carers and home leadership to align activities with care plans and wellbeing goals - Maintain accurate records and ensure activities meet safety and quality standards What You’ll Need - Experience in activities, lifestyle, wellbeing, care or community roles (care home experience desirable) - A warm, confident approach with great communication and organisation skills - Creativity and energy to motivate residents of differing needs, including dementia support - Flexibility to work rota hours, including alternate weekends Why Apply You’ll be supported by a trusted healthcare employer, with opportunities to develop your skills and build a rewarding career in Chelmsford’s care community. Salary from £29,635 p/a (based on hourly rate), depending on experience.

Join HC One as a Care Assistant in Benfleet and make a real difference every day across dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care. This full-time role offers a stable salary of £27,976 - £29,016 p/a and the chance to build a rewarding healthcare career in Essex, supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Key Responsibilities - Provide person-centred care, supporting daily living activities such as personal care, mobility and mealtimes - Promote residents’ emotional and social wellbeing through companionship, conversation and meaningful activities - Work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, following care plans and maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene - Observe and report changes in residents’ health or behaviour, helping ensure timely support and escalation - Keep accurate records and contribute to a kind, respectful home environment for residents and families What You’ll Need - A caring, patient approach and commitment to delivering compassionate care - Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude - Reliability and confidence working in a busy care home setting - Experience in care is desirable, but full training and support are available for the right person Why Apply HC One puts kindness at the centre of everything, with training, progression opportunities and a supportive team culture in Benfleet, Essex.

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse (RMN) for flexible contract shifts at Basildon University Hospital (SS16). If you’re looking to build experience across day and night rotas while earning strong rates in Essex, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in acute mental health care. Key Responsibilities - Deliver safe, person-centred mental health nursing care in line with NMC standards and local policies - Complete mental state assessments, risk assessments and care planning, contributing to MDT reviews - Administer medication and monitor therapeutic response, escalating concerns appropriately - Support patients in crisis with de-escalation techniques and compassionate communication - Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handovers to ensure continuity of care What You’ll Need - NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and relevant post-registration experience - Confidence working in hospital settings, including managing risk and complex presentations - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - Flexibility to work day and/or night shifts (temporary/contract availability) Why Apply Enjoy competitive pay, flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle, and the support of a leading healthcare staffing provider placing nurses across Basildon and wider Essex.

Use your clinical expertise in a new way as a Functional Assessor with Ingeus in Romford. This full-time, Monday to Friday role offers a stable work-life balance, strong earning potential, and clear development pathways—ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a fresh challenge in Essex. Key Responsibilities - Conduct objective functional assessments and gather clinical evidence to support fair outcomes - Review medical history and discuss day-to-day impact of health conditions with service users - Produce accurate, well-structured reports to agreed quality and compliance standards - Manage your caseload effectively, maintaining professional, compassionate communication throughout - Keep up to date with clinical guidance, best practice, and internal training milestones What You’ll Need - Registered healthcare professional (e.g., RN, RMN, OT, Physiotherapist, Paramedic) with current NMC/HCPC registration - Proven post-registration clinical experience and confident clinical reasoning skills - Excellent written English and attention to detail for clear, evidence-based reporting - Comfortable using IT systems and working to targets in a structured environment Why Apply Enjoy a competitive package from £35,809 p/a, with salary uplift opportunities in your first year, further increases as you gain specialist skills, plus up to 10% quarterly bonus, 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy more.

Join Ingeus as a Functional Assessor in Southend-on-Sea and use your clinical skills in a new, rewarding way. This full-time, Monday–Friday role offers strong earning potential, structured development and the chance to make a real difference for people across Essex. Key Responsibilities - Carry out functional assessments, reviewing how health conditions impact day-to-day activities - Produce clear, accurate reports based on evidence, clinical judgement and assessment findings - Conduct assessments professionally, ensuring a supportive and respectful experience for each individual - Maintain high standards of quality, compliance and confidentiality in line with guidance and best practice - Keep up to date with training and feedback to continuously improve assessment and reporting skills What You'll Need - Registered healthcare professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC or GMC) with recent clinical experience - Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and ask the right questions - Confident report writing, attention to detail and good IT skills - A professional, impartial approach and commitment to delivering fair, evidence-based outcomes Why Apply Enjoy a competitive salary from £35,436 p/a with a starting salary up to £47,853, potential £2k uplift in year one, further uplifts from year two, up to 10% quarterly bonus, and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy more.

Runwood Care Homes is recruiting a Clinical Lead (RGN) for a permanent role in Rayleigh, Essex, offering a rewarding chance to shape outstanding clinical standards in a supportive care home environment. With a competitive salary from £50,960 per annum and a Welcome Handshake payment, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse ready to step into leadership locally. Key Responsibilities - Lead clinical practice on shift, ensuring safe, person-centred care and excellent outcomes - Support and mentor nursing and care colleagues, promoting best practice and continuous improvement - Oversee care planning, risk assessments and clinical documentation to maintain compliance and quality - Liaise with GPs, families and external professionals to coordinate effective care and communication - Contribute to audits, medication management and safeguarding, escalating concerns appropriately What You'll Need - NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with post-registration experience - Strong knowledge of clinical governance, medication administration and resident assessment - Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and manage priorities - Desirable: experience in care homes, dementia care, audits/inspections, or clinical training/mentoring Why Apply Join a respected Essex care provider with clear development pathways, stable permanent employment, and a £1,500 Welcome Handshake payment (£1,000 on joining, £500 after probation) to recognise your commitment.

SJB Medical is hiring a Functional Assessor in Southend-on-Sea, offering a rewarding healthcare role where you can make a real impact while enjoying a better work-life balance. If you’re an experienced clinician looking to step away from shift work without stepping away from patient-focused outcomes, this is a great full-time opportunity in Essex. Key Responsibilities - Carry out structured assessments to understand how a health condition affects daily living and work capability - Review clinical evidence and gather relevant information through sensitive, person-centred conversations - Produce clear, accurate reports aligned to guidelines and professional standards - Identify functional limitations and support fair, consistent decision-making - Maintain strong clinical judgement, confidentiality, and quality throughout the assessment process What You'll Need - Registration as a Nurse (RGN), Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Paramedic (NMC/HCPC) - At least 1 year post-registration clinical experience (or equivalent) - Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly - Confident IT skills and the ability to write detailed, well-structured reports Why Apply Enjoy a Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm schedule and a salary from £40,000+ p/a, with the chance to develop your assessment and reporting skills in a supportive, professional setting in Southend-on-Sea.