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At Vida Healthcare we are always on the lookout for inspirational, caring and conscientious people to join our team. By joining Vida Healthcare, you will be part of an award winning, kind and caring team who are driven by the same values. Every person at Vida Healthcare is important to us and that is why our values refer to staff, residents and families.
VIDA ACADEMY
Vida Academy is the way we support all our staff, from new starters right through to senior managers, to learn and develop in their role.
Vida Academy promotes lifelong learning across the organisation and establishes our staff as dementia ambassadors.
Care Roles
Vida Hall, Starbeck, Harrogate
Care Roles
Vida Grange, Pannal, Harrogate
Care Roles
Vida Court, Harlow Carr, Harrogate
OPERATIONAL Roles
Job Title: Roaming Chef
Reports to: Operations Manager, Vida Grange
Job Summary
To support the Head Chefs across all Vida Homes in the effective operation of the kitchen in preparing and cooking high quality meals
Professional requirements
- Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent (English & Maths are essential)
- A proven track record of preparing and cooking meals using fresh ingredients in a commercial environment
- A formal cookery/chef/catering qualification or at least two years’ experience
- Previous experience of working within a Care Home setting would be advantageous
Knowledge and Experience
- Exemplary administration and organisation skills essential
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Good listening and communication skills
- Capable of prioritising a busy and varied workload
- Flexible, can-do attitude
Responsibilities
Working across all three of Vida’s homes as required and directed by the Operations Manager, the Roaming Chef will be responsible for:
- Preparing nutritional food to a high standard, taking into account any dietary requirements of our residents
- Being involved in the serving of meals to our residents
- Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene are maintained at all times
- Clearing dishes quickly and tidily
- Meeting all statutory requirements to address food hygiene regulations including holding a suitable food hygiene certificate
- Performing any other such reasonable duties as maybe required
Data Protection
Vida Healthcare’s Data Protection Policy is available on the Vida Policies platform. All job roles within Vida Healthcare are required to adhere to the Data Protection Policy at all times when handling personal data in the course of executing their role responsibilities. Failure to comply with the Data Protection Policy may be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure and, in serious cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.
General requirements
All staff at Vida Healthcare, irrespective of their role are expected to:
- Adhere at all times to all Company policies including, but not limited to, Health & Safety, Conduct, Confidentiality, Attendance, Appearance, and Behaviour;
- Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development in order to maximise their potential;
- Represent Vida Healthcare to provide the highest possible standard of service to residents and members of the public, by treating everyone that one comes into contact with in the course of their work in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner;
- Strive to be inclusive and create a place where we can all be ourselves and be proud of our range of diverse backgrounds;
- Treat and respect all colleagues as equals irrespective of their role, displaying and promoting Vida’s value of “In It Together”;
- Share the Company’s values and commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate care;
- The Roaming Chef, along with all other roles within the Company, carries the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents.
This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.
To read the full job description click here.
To read the Candidate Briefing, click here.
To apply for this position, download the application form here.
Job Description
Wellbeing Facilitator
Reports to: Wellbeing Co-Ordinator
Job Summary
- To work as part of the Wellbeing Team and be responsible for planning, organising and delivering varied opportunities for activity and engagement that are well researched, motivating, entertaining and add value to the lives of the residents striving all the time to create opportunities to increase wellbeing.
- To implement the principles of personal life story to create an individualised approach to the day-to-day activities to motivate and engage the wider Vida team to be part of this vital area of work
- To offer opportunities for residents to engage in activities that reflect their personal life story and cultural interests by fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere
Principle Responsibilities
- Spend quality time with residents to develop meaningful relationships that build trust and confidence
- Support, research and collate resident’s interests and preferences in association with other care staff particularly key workers
- Support residents to develop life history books and other creative ways to aid recall, reminiscence and communication
- Plan and organise groups and 1:1 in response to identified interests and requests
- Accompany and support residents on trips out and accessing the community
- Work with the team to share ideas and good practice, skills and talents
- Work closely with resident’s families and friends and extended Vida team in planning, organising and delivering activities
- Maintain and develop the homes ‘Information Bank’ about community and other resources that may be of use to residents in the pursuit of their interests
- Continually review and evaluate the programmes and approaches being offered to residents for the purpose of measuring quality and effectiveness
- Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress including the requirement to complete specific assessments and record and evaluate outcomes
- Alert the care team immediately of any incidents that occur that may impact on the health status of the residents so that action can be taken promptly by the appropriate team member
- Attend and contribute to team meetings, reflective practice groups and one-to-one supervisions to support personal and professional development.
Data Protection
The Company’s Data Protection Policy is available on the Vida Policies platform. All job roles within Vida Healthcare are required to adhere to the Company’s Data Protection Policy at all times when handling personal data in the course of executing their role responsibilities. Failure to comply with the Company’s Data Protection Policy may be dealt with under the Company’s disciplinary procedure and, in serious cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.
General requirements
All staff at Vida Healthcare, irrespective of their role are expected to:
- Adhere at all times to all Company policies including, but not limited to, Health & Safety, Conduct, Confidentiality, Attendance, Appearance, and Behaviour;
- Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development in order to maximise their potential;
- Represent Vida Healthcare to provide the highest possible standard of service to residents and members of the public, by treating everyone that one comes into contact with in the course of their work in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner;
- Strive to be inclusive and create a place where we can all be ourselves and be proud of our range of diverse backgrounds;
- Treat and respect all colleagues as equals irrespective of their role, displaying and promoting Vida’s value of “In It Together”;
- Share the Company’s values and commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate care;
- The Wellbeing Facilitator, along with all other roles within the Company, carries the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents.
This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot offer sponsorship for this role
To read the full job description click here.
To read the Candidate Briefing, click here.
To apply for this position, download the application form here.
Job Description
| Job Title
| Finance Administrator |
| Reports to
| Financial Controller |
| Direct reports
| None |
Job Summary
The primary focus of this role is to support the Finance team in providing an effective financial administrative support service to the Vida Healthcare group.
Knowledge and Experience
- Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent (English & Maths are essential)
- Demonstrate good financial acumen
- Experience or understanding of financial processes
- Strong IT and analytical skills
- Experience of Sage accounting software would be advantageous
- Exemplary administration and organisation skills are essential, with strong attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and inter-personal skills
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Capable of prioritising a busy and varied workload with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team
- Flexible, can-do attitude
- Proven experience of preparing reconciliations
- Proven experience of working with large volumes of data from various sources
Responsibilities
Maintain detailed financial records, including, but not limited to:
- Administering admissions contracts via DocuSign, ensuring deposits and fees are paid
- Liaising with third parties regarding funding and contracts
- Chasing private and funded fees
- Maintaining resident records in relation to contracts, discharges, room charges, hospital admissions
- Sales ledger including fees and processing sales receipts
- Maintaining aged debtors and reconciling accounts
- Administering residents’ personal allowance accounts, including entering receipts and deposits, and reconciliation
- Issuing monthly statements to families and dealing with any queries
- Assistance in the annual and monthly audits, compiling information as requested
- Producing reports and attending meetings as required
Data Protection
The Company’s Data Protection Policy is available on the Vida Policies platform. All job roles within Vida Healthcare are required to adhere to the Company’s Data Protection Policy at all times when handling personal data in the course of executing their role responsibilities. Failure to comply with the Company’s Data Protection Policy may be dealt with under the Company’s disciplinary procedure and, in serious cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.
General requirements
All staff at Vida Healthcare, irrespective of their role are expected to:
- Adhere at all times to all Company policies including, but not limited to, Health & Safety, Conduct, Confidentiality, Attendance, Appearance, and Behaviour;
- Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development in order to maximise their potential;
- Represent Vida Healthcare to provide the highest possible standard of service to residents and members of the public, by treating everyone that one comes into contact with in the course of their work in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner;
- Strive to be inclusive and create a place where we can all be ourselves and be proud of our range of diverse backgrounds;
- Treat and respect all colleagues as equals irrespective of their role, displaying and promoting Vida’s value of “In It Together”;
- Share the Company’s values and commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate care;
- The Finance Administrator, along with all other roles within the Company, carries the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents.
This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.
What we offer
Hours and salary
- 40 hours per week
- 27029 per annum
Membership of a workplace pension scheme (where eligible)
Salary sacrifice schemes (where eligible)
- Cycle to work
- Pension
Staff referral scheme
Early Pay
Employee Assistance Programme
- A free, confidential health and wellbeing service for all of our employees and their immediate families
Healthcare Cash Plan
Blue Light Card
- The discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
Free on-site parking
Excellent working conditions and environment
Free access to Vida Academy
- We support all our staff, from new starters right through to senior managers, to learn and develop in their role. Vida Academy promotes lifelong learning across the organisation and establishes our staff as dementia ambassadors
How to apply
All candidates must complete our application form, including a personal statement outlining how they meet the requirements for the role.
Providing false information is an offence and may result in your application being rejected, any offer of employment being withdrawn, or summary dismissal if already appointed.
Selection for the interview will be undertaken by a panel. Each panel member will assess which candidates most closely meet the necessary experience and skills criteria for the role. At least one member of the interview panel will hold a current Safer Recruitment Certificate.
Closing date for applications is 28 September 2026. 09:00.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 5 October 2026.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot offer sponsorship for this role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is identified during the recruitment process.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot offer sponsorship for this role
To read the full job description click here.
To read the Candidate Briefing, click here.
To apply for this position, download the application form here.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MARKETING ADMINISTRATOR
Reports to: Marketing & Admissions Manager
Job Summary
To support the Marketing & Admissions department in executing various marketing strategies and campaigns for the Vida Healthcare group. The role involves assisting with campaigns and events,updating the website, social media content and planning, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the department.
Professional requirements and experience
Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent (English & Maths are essential)
Previous experience of working within in a marketing role is desirable
Strong IT and analytical skills
Experience of graphic software packages including Canva would be advantageous, as would an
understanding of WordPress and Yoast SEO
Experience of applying AI tools to optimise marketing performance
Knowledge and Expertise
Exemplary administration and organisation skills are essential, with strong attention to detail
Have a creative flair in order to produce high quality advertising and promotional material
Have a keen interest, and keep up-to-date with the latest marketing trends
Excellent customer service and inter-personal skills
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Capable of prioritising a busy and varied workload with the ability to work on own initiative and
as part of a wider team as well as managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexible, can-do attitude
Responsibilities
Marketing
Assist in the development of marketing campaigns to include promotional activities across
various medias including magazine/newspaper adverts and articles, radio and social media
Build and maintain relationships with key advertising partners, including but not limited to: Your
Harrogate, Yorkshire Post and Harrogate Advertiser
Be the point of contact for local community links
Design marketing material and advertising signs
Create and schedule content across social media platforms including Facebook, X, TikTok and Instagram
Build and maintain relationships the company’s online profile on care platforms, including but
not limited to: carehome.co.uk, carechoice.co.uk, caresource.co.uk
Engage with staff, residents and families across all three homes to take photographs for internal
and external purposes, in accordance with appropriate consent
Submit entries for national and regional awards including, but not limited to: Great British Care
Awards, Skills for Care Accolades and Care UK Awards
Plan and organise company events including, but not limited to: regional and national awards,
Christmas party, summer social
Departmental operations
Overseeing the marketing email account, executing any required actions, and/or escalating
actions to the Marketing & Admissions Manager
Maintaining and updating the marketing monthly calendar to include research of various
awareness days, ensuring relevant management and departments are informed of forthcoming
events
Liaise with Wellbeing Co-ordinators for production of monthly activity calendars at each of the
three homes
Manage surveys using Google Forms, collating and circulating results data to the Marketing &
Admissions Manager, and/or Directors
Assist in gathering testimonials and case studies from staff and families
Assisting with audits as and when required
DataProtection
The Company’s Data Protection Policy is available on the Vida Policies platform. All job roles within
Vida Healthcare are required to adhere to the Company’s Data Protection Policy at all times when
handling personal data in the course of executing their role responsibilities. Failure to comply with
the Company’s Data Protection Policy may be dealt with under the Company’s disciplinary procedure
and, in serious cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal.
Alignment to the Adult Social Care Workforce Pathway
The Marketing Co-ordinator contributes to the delivery of the Adult Social Care Workforce Pathway
through demonstrating professionalism, effective communication, digital competence, collaborative
working, equality and inclusion, and a commitment to person-centred services. The role supports
workforce development, community engagement, organisational culture and the promotion of high-
quality care through all communication and marketing activities.
General requirements
All staff at Vida Healthcare, irrespective of their role are expected to:
A full, valid driving licence is required, as the role involves regular travel between and visits to all
three sites.
Adhere at all times to all Company policies including, but not limited to, Health & Safety,
Conduct, Confidentiality, Attendance, Appearance, and Behaviour;
Take responsibility for their own ongoing learning and development in order to maximise their
potential;
Represent Vida Healthcare to provide the highest possible standard of service to residents and
members of the public, by treating everyone that one comes into contact with in the course of
their work in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner;
Strive to be inclusive and create a place where we can all be ourselves and be proud of our
range of diverse backgrounds;
Treat and respect all colleagues as equals irrespective of their role, displaying and promoting
Vida’s value of “In It Together”;
Share the Company’s values and commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate
care;
The Marketing Administrator, along with all other roles within the Company, carries the
responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents.
This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
complete list and may be subject to review periodically.
It is not intended as a
WHAT WE OFFER
Hours and salary
• 22.5 hours per week
• £14.42 per hour
Membership of a workplace pension scheme (where eligible)
Salary sacrifice schemes (where eligible)
Cycle to work
Electric Vehicles
Pension
Staff referral scheme
Early Pay
Employee Assistance Programme
A free, confidential health and wellbeing service for all of our employees and their
immediate families
Healthcare Cash Plan
Blue Light Card
The discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed
forces, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high
street
Free on-site parking
Excellent working conditions and environment
Free access to Vida Academy
We support all our staff, from new starters right through to senior managers, to learn
and develop in their role. Vida Academy promotes lifelong learning across the
organisation and establishes our staff as dementia ambassadors
HOW TO APPLY
All candidates must complete our application form, including a personal statement outlining
how they meet the requirements for the role.
To provide false information is an offence and may result in your application being rejected,
any offer of employment being withdrawn, or summary dismissal if already appointed.
Selection for interview will be undertaken by a panel. Each panel member will assess which
candidates most closely meet the necessary experience and skills criteria for the role. At
least one member of the interview panel will hold a current Safer Recruitment Certificate.
Closing date for applications is 23 November 2026
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship for this
role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is identified during the recruitment process.
To read the full job description click here.
To read the Candidate Briefing, click here.
To apply for this position, download the application form here.
VIDA values
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Vida Healthcare Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to employ, promote, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and the requirements of the business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected status. Vida Healthcare relies on equality and diversity to enrich our service and create a dynamic and inclusive workforce.
For more information about careers at Vida Healthcare, please contact our Recruitment team at re*********@***************co.uk