SUPPORT WORKER – SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION - Life Skillz CIC - London

Oak Care Home Ltd is seeking reliable, caring and professional Support Workers to join its supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–18. The role involves helping young people develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood and independent living. Key responsibilities • Provide practical and emotional support., • Help young people develop independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and managing appointments., • Complete welfare checks and maintain appropriate communication., • Deliver planned keywork sessions in line with individual support plans., • Support education, employment, training and college attendance., • Help young people access healthcare, benefits and other professional services where required., • Promote positive routines, healthy lifestyles, appropriate behaviour and community participation., • Support young people to understand boundaries, responsibilities and house expectations., • Safeguard young people and respond appropriately to concerns, incidents and disclosures., • Follow risk assessments, support plans, safety plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements., • Complete accurate daily records, incident reports and keywork documentation., • Work collaboratively with social workers, personal advisers, education providers and other professionals., • Maintain professional boundaries and help keep the accommodation safe, clean and appropriately maintained. About you You should be caring, patient, approachable and reliable, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will need to communicate clearly, remain calm in challenging situations, set appropriate professional boundaries and complete accurate written records. Flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts where necessary. Essential requirements • The legal right to work in the UK., • Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check, including the appropriate barred-list check where applicable., • Satisfactory references and a full employment history., • An understanding of safeguarding young people., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Basic IT skills for recording and reporting. Desirable experience and qualifications • Experience working with young people, care leavers or vulnerable adults., • Experience in supported accommodation, residential care, youth work or social care., • A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People, Health and Social Care, or a related subject., • Knowledge of safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, exploitation and trauma-informed practice., • Experience completing keywork sessions, risk assessments and support plans., • A full UK driving licence. What is offered • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training., • Professional development and support towards relevant qualifications., • Regular supervision and support., • Opportunities for career progression., • A supportive and professional working environment., • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, employment history checks and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check. To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief statement explaining your relevant experience and why you would like to work with young people in supported accommodation.

Title: Healthcare Assistant (With Sponsorship) Accountable to: NURSE IN CHARGE / HOME MANAGER Job Summary The post holder will work in a team under the direction and supervision of the Nurse in charge or Home Manager providing high standards of care and service to all service users. The following principles of good practice will be a fundamental requirement of the post holder in the delivery of high-quality care which will meet the needs of each individual: • Support individuals' rights and choices • Support individuals through effective communication • Ensure individuals' privacy and dignity is respected at all times • Treat colleagues with respect and professionalism at all times • Maintain confidentiality of information • Acknowledge individuals' personal beliefs • Promote anti-discriminatory practice • Maintain the health and safety of yourself, work colleagues and all service users. Range of Responsibilities • Basic personal care - this could include feeding, washing, dressing, personal hygiene • Following and implementing care plans under the direction of a qualified nurse • Ensuring service user privacy, dignity and confidentiality • Take accurate messages and answer the telephone in a courteous manner • Ensure orientation of the home environment to new service users • Responding appropriately to emergency situations • Understand and respect different religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs. • Undertake the care of people who are dying • Undertake moving and handling using a safe and correct procedure • Abide by the homes policies and procedures • Work co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team • Maintaining a clean environment with due consideration to Health and Safety issues • Any other responsibilities the client may have for specific client groups • To comply with all policies and procedures detailed in the Healthcare Services Handbook

Support service users to maximise their potential, promote independence, and maintain their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. As a keyworker, you will contribute to individual care plans, support service users to achieve agreed goals, and ensure their mental health needs are met. Responsibilities: • Meet the varying needs of service users and monitor and evaluate activity programmes., • Organise and participate in day trips, hobbies, group activities, closed groups, and semi-structured activities., • Introduce creative and engaging ways to interact with and support service users., • Maintain accurate daily records and keep the Service Manager informed of service users’ progress., • Contribute to the development of individualised, achievable, person-centred plans., • Participate in the formal induction programme, ongoing training, staff development, supervision, and appraisals., • Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings., • Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team., • This is an active and physically demanding role, supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives within their home and community. Physical requirements of the role include: • Supporting clients with regular community activities and outings, • Walking for extended periods and accompanying clients on public transport, • Supporting clients with shopping and other everyday activities, • Being able to respond appropriately and promptly in an emergency, • Carrying out household and practical tasks associated with supporting clients, • Remaining active throughout the shift

About the Role We are looking for caring, reliable and compassionate Care Workers to join our team and provide high-quality care and support to people in their own homes and/or supported living settings. You will support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life while ensuring their care needs are met safely and respectfully. Key Responsibilities • Providing personal care and practical support where required., • Supporting service users with daily living activities., • Assisting with meal preparation and household tasks., • Supporting individuals to attend appointments and participate in activities., • Administering or prompting medication in line with care plans and training., • Maintaining accurate and confidential care records., • Promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect., • Following safeguarding, health and safety and infection-control procedures., • Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals. About You We are looking for people who are: • Compassionate, patient and respectful., • Reliable and responsible., • Good communicators and team players., • Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends., • Committed to providing person-centred care., • Willing to complete mandatory training and ongoing development. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided to suitable candidates. Requirements • Right to work in the UK., • Ability to communicate effectively in English., • Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check., • Relevant care experience or qualifications are advantageous., • A driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for some positions. What We Offer • Competitive pay., • Flexible working opportunities., • Full induction and mandatory training., • Ongoing training and career development., • Supportive management team., • Opportunities for additional hours., • Employee recognition and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team.

Provide person-centred support to enable the client to remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible in her own home. Support includes: • Assist with personal care, washing and bathing as required, while maintaining dignity and privacy., • Support the client with dressing and getting ready for the day., • Support and encourage safe mobility around the home., • Encourage the client to maintain independence and complete tasks she is able to do safely herself., • Prepare breakfast, light meals, snacks and drinks according to the client's preferences., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake and report any concerns., • Provide support with toileting and continence needs where required, maintaining dignity and good hygiene., • Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support., • Encourage the client to follow mobility/physiotherapy exercises already recommended by relevant professionals, where these form part of her agreed care plan., • Observe for changes in mobility, pain, skin condition, bowel pattern, appetite, hydration or general wellbeing and report concerns promptly., • Maintain a safe environment and reduce falls risks, particularly when the client is mobilising., • Record all care and relevant observations accurately after each visit., • Report any deterioration, incidents or concerns in accordance with OPCS escalation procedures. Skills Required • Personal care and dignity, • Bathing and washing support, • Continence and toileting support, • Safe mobility assistance, • Moving and handling awareness, • Falls prevention and risk awareness, • Meal and drink preparation, • Nutrition and hydration monitoring, • Observation and escalation of changes in condition, • Skin integrity awareness, • Supporting an older person with reduced mobility, • Promoting independence, • Person-centred communication, • Companionship and reassurance, • Accurate care documentation, • Infection prevention and control, • Medication awareness and safe working within the care plan, • Ability to recognise when concerns require escalation to family, manager or healthcare professionals Equipment / Aids Equipment currently identified or requiring confirmation: • Walking/mobility aid used by the client, • Stair support/handrails within the home, • Appropriate footwear for safe mobility, • PPE for personal care as required Important The successful applicant must: • Live in or very close to Sydenham (SE26) or be able to travel reliably to the area for scheduled calls., • Be available for morning, lunchtime and evening visits, including weekends., • Be reliable and able to commit consistently to agreed visits., • Have experience providing personal care, including washing, bathing and dressing., • Be confident supporting a person with reduced mobility and promoting safe movement around the home., • Understand how to encourage independence rather than taking over tasks unnecessarily., • Be able to prepare simple, nutritious meals and drinks and confidently encourage good nutrition and hydration., • Be comfortable providing medication prompts/support in accordance with the client's care plan and medication records., • Be able to observe and accurately record food and fluid intake and report concerns appropriately., • Have good communication and observation skills and recognise changes in a client's wellbeing that require escalation., • Understand dignity, privacy, choice and person-centred care., • Have good written and spoken English for communication and accurate care records., • Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, moving and handling and medication procedures., • Complete required care records accurately and promptly after each visit., • Be willing to complete OPCS recruitment, training and competency requirements before working independently. Desirable • Previous domiciliary/home-care experience., • Experience supporting older adults with reduced mobility., • Experience supporting clients with nutrition and hydration needs., • Relevant care qualifications or training., • Driver with access to a vehicle, although applicants who live locally and can reliably attend all required visits will also be considered.

Provide reliable, respectful support to individuals receiving care as part of a professional care team. Help maintain dignity, wellbeing, and comfort while delivering compassionate assistance in line with each person’s needs. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. AA Nursing Care provides Domiciliary Care . We are looking for reliable Carers who are keen to work and enjoy their work while caring for our clients. We are looking for applicants for Full-time as well as part-time.