Pin Point Health & Social Care

04/09/2026

We're always on the look out for compassionate and experienced staff.

If you've got six months experience working in a healthcare setting in the UK, get in touch to apply for our latest vacancies.

✅Full and part time work
✅Day and night shifts
✅Elderly Care
✅Complex Adult's Care
✅Complex Children's Care
✅Children's Residential Care

Shifts available throughout the North East with reputable care homes and providers.

Send your CV to:
📧 [email protected]

Call us on:
📞 0191 261 5205 (Gateshead)
📞 01642 917 442 (Middlesbrough)

04/09/2026

🥾💚 Good luck to our Mighty Hikers!

This Sunday, members of the Pin Point team will be taking on the Macmillan Mighty Hike along the beautiful Northumberland Coast, walking a half marathon to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

We’re incredibly proud of everyone taking part and wish the team the very best of luck! 💪

Every mile will be worth it for such an important cause. 💚

Good luck, team – you’ve got this! 👏🥾

If you would like to donate, please follow the link:

https://mightyhikesfundraising.macmillan.org.uk/teams/pin-point-pacers

04/09/2026

Amazing feedback for one of our Support Workers, Austin! ⭐

We’re delighted to receive such positive comments from one of our clients following Austin’s recent shift. His engaging approach, genuine interest and professionalism clearly made a great impression on both the team and the people they support.

Feedback like this is exactly what we love to hear and reflects the quality of staff we’re proud to provide. 👏

If you’re looking for reliable healthcare professionals to cover upcoming shifts, get in touch with the Pin Point Health team to see how we can support your service.

📩 [email protected]
📞 0191 261 5205
🌐 https://pinpoint-health.co.uk/

03/09/2026

Health and social care is constantly evolving. Guidance changes, best practice develops and the needs of the people we support can become increasingly complex.

Regular refresher training gives care professionals the opportunity to revisit important knowledge and make sure they're applying it correctly in practice.

Whether it's Moving and Handling, Basic Life Support, Medication, Safeguarding or other essential care skills, training shouldn't simply be something completed once and forgotten about.

Read more below 👇👇

Discover why ongoing training in health and social care matters for safer care, staff confidence and high standards with Pin Point Health Training Manager Leanne Kirkup.

02/09/2026

👉Are you BSL qualified?

We've got a fantastic opportunity for a BSL-qualified Independent Living Support Worker to support two young men in their first home following college.

We're looking for someone who will help them to:

✅Develop their independence
✅Build relationships
✅Access their local community
✅Achieve their individual goals

The role includes supporting with daily living, activities, community access and personal care where required.

Find out more and apply:

https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225560412/independent-living-support-worker-bsl-qualified

01/09/2026

Tip Tuesday 💡

When was the last time you refreshed your mandatory training?

This week, our Training Manager Leanne Kirkup shares an important reminder that training isn't just about staying compliant – it's about keeping your knowledge fresh, building confidence and delivering safe, high-quality care.

Ready for a refresher? Get in touch to find out more about our Pin Point Health training courses.

📞0191 261 5205
📧[email protected]
🌐https://pinpoint-health.co.uk/care-staff-training/

27/08/2026

👉More Than Cover

At Pin Point Health we offer more than just providing staff to cover shifts.

We provide a true recruitment partnership focused on:

✅Consistency
✅Compliance
✅Training
✅Compatability
✅Experience

If you're looking for a staffing partner with over 18 years experience in healthcare recruitment get in touch today.

🌐https://pinpoint-health.co.uk/
📧[email protected]
📞0191 261 5205

27/08/2026

An unfilled shift is rarely just an empty space on the rota.

The impact can quickly spread across a service — increasing pressure on existing staff, contributing to burnout and potentially affecting continuity and quality of care.

Our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Adam Grapes, shares why healthcare providers need to look beyond simply reacting to staffing gaps and instead build a proactive staffing strategy.

Having the right contingency support in place means you’re better prepared for sickness, absence and unexpected demand — without continually placing additional pressure on your existing team.

💬 How does your service prepare for unexpected staffing gaps?

Visit our website to find out how we can help you with your healthcare recruitment needs:
https://pinpoint-health.co.uk/why-pin-point/

26/08/2026

🍰 What a way to bake for a brilliant cause! 💚

We’ve been raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support with our bake sale, and with just 2 weeks to go until the Mighty Hike, every slice, donation and bit of support gets us closer to our fundraising goal! 🥾

A huge thank you to everyone who baked, bought and donated! 🙌

Want to help us reach our target? You can donate here:

https://mightyhikesfundraising.macmillan.org.uk/teams/pin-point-pacers

25/08/2026

💡 Tip Tuesday with Leanne | Confidence Tips for New Carers

Starting a new role in care can feel overwhelming, but confidence comes with experience. Every experienced carer was once new too.

Here are Leanne's top tips for building confidence:

💙 Ask questions – If you're unsure, always ask. It's the safest way to learn.

📖 Read care plans thoroughly – Understanding the people you support will help you provide safe, person-centred care.

🤝 Learn from experienced colleagues – Observe, ask for guidance and take on feedback.

📝 Take your time – Focus on doing tasks correctly rather than rushing.

🌟 Believe in yourself – Compassion, patience and a willingness to learn are just as important as experience.

Confidence isn't about knowing everything on day one—it's about learning, growing and becoming the best carer you can be.

Find out more about our training programmes by visiting our website:
https://pinpoint-health.co.uk/care-staff-training/

What advice would you give someone starting their career in care? Share it in the comments. 💬