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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.
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Please note that Vida Healthcare are unable to offer sponsorship for 2024.
Care Roles
Vida Grange, Pannal, Harrogate
Job Title: Care Assistant – Night
Location: Vida Grange, Pannal
Reports to: Nurse/Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant
Job Summary
- To provide quality care to people living with dementia, ensuring our core values of respect, dignity, fairness, equality and autonomy are met at all times
- To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence – Enable first, care second
- To help in the care of the care users’ physical environment by supporting an enriched, stimulating and engaging home
- To assist the Activity Support Team with gathering life story information on all residents and creating opportunity for social activity and engagement during your daily duties
- To take delegated responsibilities from your line manager in respect to the residents under your care
Professional requirements and experience
- To have passion and commitment for quality dementia care and to the Vida Healthcare ‘Ethos of Care’
- Previous care experience would be advantageous
- To meet all required mandatory training requirements and other identified learning opportunities that are required to improve quality care
Knowledge and Expertise
- Awareness of dementia and person-centred care ensuing the person with dementia has involvement in all aspects of their wellbeing
- Strong attention to detail
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills, particularly in English speaking
- Capable of dealing with a busy and varied workload with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team
- Flexible, can-do attitude
Responsibilities
- Work in a person-centred team ensuring you show respect, consideration and support to your peers and be aware of your own emotional well-being.
- Assist residents in your care with all aspects of personal care needs including dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
- Follow instructions as per care profile in respect to application of creams and lotions and sign all appropriate forms when complete
- Communicate any identified concerns to person in charge and record in care profile.
Job Type
- Day and night shifts available, typically 7:45 am to 8:00 pm and 7:45 pm to 8:00 am, but other shift patterns may be available depending on the needs of the service
- Shifts operate on a 2-week rolling rota, to include regular weekends
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship
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To apply for this position, download the job application form and send to
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Care Roles
Vida Court, Harlow Carr, Harrogate
Job Title: Care Assistant – Day / Night
Location: Vida Court, Harrogate
Reports to: Nurse/Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant
Job Summary
- To provide quality care to people living with dementia, ensuring our core values of respect, dignity, fairness, equality and autonomy are met at all times
- To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence – Enable first, care second
- To help in the care of the care users’ physical environment by supporting an enriched, stimulating and engaging home
- To assist the Activity Support Team with gathering life story information on all residents and creating opportunity for social activity and engagement during your daily duties
- To take delegated responsibilities from your line manager in respect to the residents under your care
Professional requirements and experience
- To have passion and commitment for quality dementia care and to the Vida Healthcare ‘Ethos of Care’
- Previous care experience would be advantageous
- To meet all required mandatory training requirements and other identified learning opportunities that are required to improve quality care
Knowledge and Expertise
- Awareness of dementia and person-centred care ensuing the person with dementia has involvement in all aspects of their wellbeing
- Strong attention to detail
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills, particularly in English speaking
- Capable of dealing with a busy and varied workload with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team
- Flexible, can-do attitude
Responsibilities
- Work in a person-centred team ensuring you show respect, consideration and support to your peers and be aware of your own emotional well-being.
- Assist residents in your care with all aspects of personal care needs including dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet.
- Follow instructions as per care profile in respect to application of creams and lotions and sign all appropriate forms when complete
- Communicate any identified concerns to person in charge and record in care profile.
- Help care users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence; help in the care and use of aids and personal equipment (hoists/wheel chairs/zimmer frames/sensor mats/ bed rails).
- Follow risk assessments and care plan directives.
- Support residents who may experience some form of distress in relation to their dementia. This may involve carrying out physical interventions in line with Positive Intervention in Dementia Care (PIDC) training and individual resident care plans.
- Respond promptly to emergency call bells and assistance bells and alert person in charge in event of injury/assessment requirements.
- Report accidents/incidents/near misses to Person in Charge promptly and record all observations on allocated forms.
- Promote positive communication opportunities by understanding your client’s life history and building a trusting relationship.
- Assist with all aspects of nutrition including support with feeding, promoting choice, preferences and independence. Complete all nutrition charts and assessment tools as instructed by your line manager.
- Help in the promotion of mental and physical wellbeing through the use of activity and engagement opportunities that are person-centred and specific to the resident’s cognitive ability.
- Be aware of the role/responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety at Work Act, the employee Handbook and Company Policies and Procedures.
- Answer the door, the telephone meet and greet visitors to the home. Take record and transmit messages promptly to person in charge.
- Read all resident care profiles and write in appropriate daily notes/key worker notes/daily charts as instructed by your line manager
- Take part in staff and residents’ meetings and attend all mandatory/organised training, supervision and appraisals to support your professional development.
- Assist with allocated tasks involved in maintaining good infection control procedures within the home (cleaning of commodes/mattresses/medical equipment/household tasks) as per daily/weekly/monthly work schedules.
- Be aware of your own responsibilities in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults. Follow company policy and procedures in the event of safeguarding alerts being raised. Attend all Safeguarding and other mandatory training and refresher courses.
- Follow Company policy and procedures and learn from the strong leadership and direction of your line manager
- Attend all training opportunities that will develop your knowledge and skills in supporting a person with dementia achieve quality outcomes
Job Type
- Day and night shifts available, typically 7:45 am to 8:00 pm and 7:45 pm to 8:00 am, but other shift patterns may be available depending on the needs of the service
- Shifts operate on a 2-week rolling rota, to include regular weekends
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship
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Click here to download the job application form.
To apply for this position, download the job application form and send to
re*********@vi************.uk
Job Title: Wellbeing Facilitator
Location: Vida Court, Harrogate
Reports to: Wellbeing Co-ordinator
Job Summary
- To support the Wellbeing Team in delivering opportunities for activity and engagement to our residents by planning, developing, and implementing a person-centred programme of stimulating activities that meet their social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs.
- Work with residents to develop and deliver a range of daily activities that reflect individual needs, interests, choices, and preferences, cultivating a person-centred and inclusive environment that is dementia-friendly and supports diverse needs.
- Match residents to relevant activities, events and recreational outings (where appropriate) for social and cultural engagement.
- 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.
Professional requirements and experience
- To have passion and commitment for quality dementia care and to the Vida Healthcare ‘Ethos of Care’
- Previous experience of supporting wellbeing in a care setting or community or arts and health setting would be beneficial, as would experience of leading and delivering arts/recreational activities within a similar environment
- Experience of working with older people, people living with dementia and varying abilities and needs
Knowledge and Expertise
- Awareness of dementia and person-centred care ensuing the person with dementia has involvement in all aspects of their wellbeing
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills, particularly in English speaking
- Demonstrate an understanding of the challenge of and sensitivity needed to support vulnerable people
- Understanding of the differing needs of residents including physical disability and mental health
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, and families
- Support residents to develop life history books and other creative ways to aid recall, reminiscence and communication
- Support residents who may experience some form of distress in relation to their dementia. This may involve carrying out physical interventions in line with Positive Intervention in Dementia Care (PIDC) training and individual resident care plans
- Plan and organise groups and 1:1 in response to identified interests and requests
- 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
- Along with the Wellbeing Co-ordinator, continually review and evaluate the programmes and approaches being offered to residents for the purpose of measuring quality and effectiveness
- Report residents’ experiences and progress including the requirements 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
Type of role
- We can offer full-time and part-time shifts, both of which will include regular weekends
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship
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To apply for this position, download the job application form and send to
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OPERATIONAL Roles
Job Title: Finance Administrator
Location: Vida Grange, Pannal
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.
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
Knowledge and Expertise
- Professional requirements 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
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re*********@vi************.uk
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Vida Hall, Starbeck
Job Summary
- To ensure a clean and orderly kitchen by thorough cleaning of equipment and facilities conforming to proper sanitation and infection control standards.
- To support the Head Chef and Assistant Cook in the effective operation of the kitchen.
Professional requirements and experience
- 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 Expertise
- 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
- Prepare nutritional food to a high standard, taking into account any dietary requirements
- Be involved in the serving of meals
- Ensure the highest standards of hygiene are maintained
- Supervision/direction of Kitchen Assistants
- Meet all statutory requirements to address food hygiene regulations including holding a suitable food hygiene certificate (training will be provided)
- Perform any other such reasonable duties as maybe required
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re*********@vi************.uk
Job Title: Marketing Co-ordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and forward-thinking individual to join our successful Marketing & Admissions department. The postholder will be responsible for 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.
We strive to be inclusive, to be a place where we can all be ourselves and aspire to attract the best talent from a range of diverse backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider the most important factors to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job.
Job Summary
- The primary focus of this role is 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, website support, 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)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a marketing role
- Strong IT and analytical skills
- Experience of graphic software packages including Canva would be advantageous, as would an understanding of WordPress and Yoast SEO
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 promotions
- 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
- Flexible, can-do attitude
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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re*********@vi************.uk
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Vida Court, Harrogate
Job Summary
Ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of the home’s sites, buildings, mechanical systems, specialist equipment and general contents.
Person Specification
Professional Requirements and Experience
- The maintenance person should be able to communicate effectively with the operations manager, either verbally or in writing, to notify the manager of problems, obtain instructions and request additional supplies.
- When the maintenance person is working, he or she will come into contact with residents, family members and staff and should present a friendly and polite image.
- The maintenance role involves both elements of working under direction and also by using own initiative
Knowledge and Expertise
The maintenance person’s responsibility is to ensure that the practice premises are well-maintained and safe. This involves both reactive repairs and preventative maintenance tasks including;
Basic wheelchair repairs, adjusting door hinges, hanging pictures, mirrors, clocks etc., Rehanging curtains, replace tiles in kitchens and bathrooms, refix grab rails, replace lock assemblies, basic furniture repairs, fill cracks in walls and ceilings, painting and decorating, altering/refitting carpets, install shelving, change light bulbs, unblock WCs, repair cisterns, minor plumbing repairs, unblock gutters, garden maintenance, tidy up external areas from debris and rubbish, clear snow and grit/salting pathways.
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Job Title: Laundry & Housekeeping Assistant – Vida Court Care Home
Location: Vida Court, Harrogate
Job Summary
To assist in the smooth running of all housekeeping and laundry services, with a focus on maintaining the highest quality standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the home.
Responsibilities
- To ensure a clean, well-presented and well-maintained supply of clothing for all residents, and linen for the home, is available at all times.
- To keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each care user. This is particularly applicable to each care user’s privacy and dignity and in respect of each care user’s personal possessions.
- Using available equipment as instructed with due regard to health and safety of self and others.
- Cleaning of all areas of the home including public rooms and residents’ rooms to a high standard as agreed with the Operations Manager. This will include furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
- Expeditious cleaning of soiled carpets to minimise staining and permanent damage.
- To be aware of the health and safety statement and of the COSHH statement and to ensure careful storage of fluids and other toxic substances to ensure minimal risk to residents.
- To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation.
- To report the malfunction of any equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures.
- To deal with waste bags and their prescribed disposal.
- Handle all incoming items to the laundry, and sort for different treatments and washing in accordance with Vida Healthcare policies.
- Wash, dry and iron all linen, keep all cupboards tidy and well stocked with adequate clean supplies, report any shortages and recommend when replacement stocks are required.
- Wash, dry and iron all residents’ clothing in accordance with instruction labels. If required, return clothing to individual rooms and put it away tidily. If required, undertake repairs to items within competence where appropriate.
- Ensure the correct marking of the residents’ clothes.
- Organise delivery and return of items to and from the dry cleaners as required and maintain records of costs.
- Keep records of any damage to items whilst in the laundry. Report on the condition of residents’ clothing to enable replacements to be purchased as necessary.
- To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.
- Ensure that all machines and equipment are in good working order, report defects and problems immediately and withdraw from service any faulty equipment.
- To keep the laundry room and store area in a clean and hygienic condition.
Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience of working as a housekeeper, cleaner, laundry or domestic role
- Excellent organisational skills and with a can-do attitude
- Awareness of COSHH and Health & Safety practices
- Experience in a care home, hotel or other related hospitability environment is preferable
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
- Adhere at all times to Company Health and Safety Policies and maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe environment for residents, members of the public, and staff.
- Adhere at all times to Company Policies relating to Conduct including Confidentiality Policy, Smoke-Free Policy, Standards of 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 all those one comes into contact with in the course of one’s work in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
- Staff at Vida Healthcare will share the Company’s values and commitment to providing the highest quality, compassionate care.
The Laundry & Housekeeping Assistant, along with all other roles within the Company, carries the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents
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re*********@vi************.uk
VIDA BENEFITS
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.
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
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The Outstanding Society
Great British Care Awards 2021 National Winner
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Great British Care Awards 2021 Regional Winner
Great British Care Awards 2019 Regional Winner
Skills For Care Accolades Winner 2015/16