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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    1 day ago
    £13–£17 hourly
    Full-time
    Cranbrook, Ilford

    Job Title: Learning Disability Support Worker Company: Chosen Care Group Locations: Havering, Romford, Dagenham & Enfield Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Salary: £13.00 – £17.00 per hour (depending on experience & qualifications) About Chosen Care Group Chosen Care Group is a dedicated care provider supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. We are committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality care while promoting dignity, respect, and choice. Job Summary We are seeking compassionate and reliable Learning Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across Havering, Romford, Dagenham, and Enfield. You will support adults with learning disabilities in residential and community-based settings, helping them achieve independence, wellbeing, and personal goals. Key Responsibilities Provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities Assist with daily living activities, including personal care where required Support service users with medication in line with care plans and training Promote independence, choice, and inclusion in the community Support individuals with social activities, appointments, and daily routines Maintain accurate records, daily notes, and care documentation Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals Promote health, safety, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care Essential Requirements NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care, OR At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding Ability to work flexible shifts (including weekends and bank holidays) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) Desirable Skills & Experience Experience supporting individuals with autism, challenging behaviour, or complex needs Knowledge of care plans, risk assessments, and support plans Medication administration training Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential) What We Offer Competitive pay (£13.00 – £17.00 per hour) Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities Ongoing training and professional development Supportive management and team environment Career progression opportunities within Chosen Care Group How to Apply If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Chosen Care Group and be part of a caring, committed team. Tailor it for agency workers Adjust the tone to be more corporate or more friendly Add shift patterns (days/nights/sleep-ins) Just say the word 👍 remove the dots Got it 👍 Here’s the same JD with no dots or bullet points, written in clean paragraphs while keeping it professional and job-board ready. Job Title: Learning Disability Support Worker Company: Chosen Care Group Locations: Havering, Romford, Dagenham and Enfield Job Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Pay Rate: £13.00 – £17.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) About Chosen Care Group Chosen Care Group is a dedicated care provider supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while promoting dignity, respect and choice at all times. Job Summary We are seeking compassionate, reliable and motivated Learning Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across Havering, Romford, Dagenham and Enfield. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities in residential and community-based settings, helping them to achieve independence, wellbeing and personal goals. Key Responsibilities The Learning Disability Support Worker will provide person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs and care plan. You will assist with daily living activities, including personal care where required, and support individuals with medication in line with training and company policies. The role involves promoting independence, choice and inclusion within the community, supporting service users to attend social activities, appointments and daily routines. You will maintain accurate care records and daily notes, follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times, and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals. Ensuring health, safety, dignity and respect in all aspects of care is essential. Essential Requirements Candidates must hold an NVQ or QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or have at least one year of experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities. A good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding is required. Applicants must be flexible to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays, have good communication and interpersonal skills, hold the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Desirable Experience Experience supporting individuals with autism, challenging behaviour or complex needs is desirable. Knowledge of care plans, risk assessments and support plans, medication administration training and a full UK driving licence are advantageous but not essential. What We Offer Chosen Care Group offers competitive pay between £13.00 and £17.00 per hour, flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, ongoing training and professional development, a supportive management team and clear opportunities for career progression. How to Apply If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Chosen Care Group and become part of a caring and committed team.

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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    2 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Care Workers & Support Workers 📍 Hounslow Supporting Children & Young Adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities We are currently recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Workers and Support Workers to join our team in the Hounslow area. You will be supporting children and young adults with Autism and learning disabilities, helping them to live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. About the Role As a Care/Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support in line with individual care plans. Your role will focus on promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion. Key responsibilities include: • Providing daily support tailored to individual needs, • Assisting with personal care (where required), • Supporting with routines, education, and community activities, • Encouraging communication, social interaction, and life skills, • Managing behaviours that may challenge with patience and professionalism, • Working closely with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams, • Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures About You We are looking for individuals who are: • Caring, patient, and empathetic, • Passionate about supporting individuals with Autism and learning disabilities, • Reliable and committed to providing high-quality care, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Good communicators with a calm and positive approach Experience is desirable but not essential — full training and ongoing support will be provided. What We Offer • Competitive pay rates, • Flexible working hours, • Comprehensive training and induction, • Ongoing professional development, • Supportive and inclusive working environment, • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives Requirements • Right to work in the UK, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply), • Willingness to undertake mandatory training, • Experience in Autism, learning disabilities, or care work is an advantage Apply Now If you are passionate about making a positive impact and supporting children and young adults to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    2 days ago
    £70396–£80837 yearly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Salary: £70,396 to £80,837 There's something special about joining a service right at the beginning - you'll have scope to innovate, influence and shape our newly established Croydon Intensive Support Team (IST). Our service supports autistic adults and adults with intellectual disabilities who may be experiencing significant distress, behaviours of concern, or an increased risk of hospital admission. In this role, you'll lead a skilled multidisciplinary team including an assistant psychologist, behaviour specialist, specialist speech and language therapist, Transforming Care nurse, Autism peer support worker, and an advanced practitioner. Together, you'll help people stay safe, connected to their communities, and supported in ways that reduce the need for crisis-driven or restrictive interventions. Above all, you'll ensure every person receives compassionate, personalised care shaped by what matters most to them. This is also an exciting time to join a service helping shape the future of autism health provision. The Croydon Adult Autism IST is working with NHS England to contribute to an updated national service specification for autism health service models, and our service will feature in the new guidance, showcasing neurodivergent-affirming practice. In 2026, we will also be conducting and publishing research into the impact of the service model, strengthening the evidence base for adult autism health provision. We're looking for someone who cares as much as we do, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience. Main duties of the job Clinical • Lead the delivery of specialist psychological care that empowers people to overcome challenge., • Work closely with individuals and their families to co-create care plans that reflect their strengths, preferences, and aspirations., • Use your expertise in Positive Behaviour Support and systemic practice to develop approaches that reduce risk and enhance quality of life. Team leadership and collaboration • Support, guide, and inspire your team, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute., • Provide expert clinical supervision and consultation, helping colleagues and local providers build confidence and capability Driving innovation • Evaluate and evolve the service as needs change, ensuring we remain responsive and forward-thinking., • Use data, feedback, and lived experience to shape how we grow, keeping the voices of the people we support at the heart of every decision., • Lead projects that strengthen community-based support, enabling more people to thrive closer to home. Research • Contribute to research , including collaboration with NHS England on autism prioritisation, as well as the chance to shape crisis-intervention pathways for two distinct populations., • Publish research locally, regionally, and strategically, helping to influence practice beyond Croydon. About us You'll be based in our modern offices at Bernard Weatherill House in Croydon, with opportunities to work across community sites throughout the borough. Our service is co-located with adult social care colleagues, and we work closely with the Croydon Mental Health in Learning Disabilities Service -- creating strong, integrated partnerships. From day one, we'll invest in your development. Whether you want to deepen your existing expertise or explore new areas of interest, we'll support you to grow. We actively encourage CPD, with funding available for external courses and specialist training that aligns with your goals. Our approach to one-to-ones focuses on you - your development, goals, and ambitions, not just the tasks at hand. Through hands-on experience, formal training, and even learning from the occasional misstep, you'll discover your strengths and continue to grow. We're committed to helping you develop both personally and professionally, so you can bring your unique perspective and expertise to improve the lives of those we support. Staff benefits include: • 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, • NHS pension scheme, with generous employer contributions, • Exclusive discounts across the high street, travel, dining and leisure, • Free or discounted fitness and exercise classes to support your wellbeing Apply now and help us build something exceptional. Please note: To be considered for this role, applicants must hold one of the following qualifications: • Applied Psychologist: A recognised postgraduate qualification in applied psychology that meets HCPC requirements for registration (e.g. a professional doctorate or equivalent postgraduate training)., • Clinical Psychologist: A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or an equivalent qualification).

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    15 days ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    Job Purpose To provide high-quality learning, personal and wellbeing support to adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. The post holder will support service users to access education, community activities and life-skills programmes, promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes in line with the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values. Ethos, Vision, and Values The post holder will: • Demonstrate and promote the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values, • Maintain a strong belief that students can and do achieve, • Respect service users as individual adults with rights, dignity, and autonomy, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, • Act as a positive role model at all times Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Support • Engage with service users during lessons and break times, promoting independence and communication, • Follow guidance from the Class Lecturer and Senior Teaching Aide to reinforce learning and support individual targets and destinations, • Prepare learning environments for internal and external activities, ensuring resources are available and cleared appropriately, • Create learning resources under guidance using Microsoft Office 365 and specialist software following training, • Encourage progression towards employment, community participation and independent living, • Promote self-reliance, self-regulation, and increased self-esteem, • Support a wide range of curriculum activities, including community-based learning, swimming, sports, and trampolining., • Promote the use of ICT in learning, including tablets (iPads) and internal systems, • Following training, support the consistent use of hi-tech communication aids and assistive technology, • Record service users progress using written observations, photographs, and videos, contributing to ongoing and end-of-term evaluations, • Support basic skills programmes for individuals and small groups, including in community settings, • Provide physical support where required, including mobility, wheelchair use, personal and intimate care and responding to emergencies Positive Behaviour Support • Support service users with a range of needs, including behaviours of concern, • Understand, implement, and contribute to Personal Support Plans (PSPs), • Collect, record, and share relevant data as requested, • Support participation in meaningful activities by:, • Ensuring at least one activity is always available, • Encouraging participation in essential but less preferred tasks using motivation and rewards, • Introducing new activities to broaden choice, • Supporting skill development for increased independence, • Maintaining a balanced and varied programme of activities Safe, Consistent and Predictable Environments • Use strategies such as visual timetables and social stories, • Support structured routines and informed choices, • Identify and reduce environmental factors that may contribute to challenging behaviour, • Support service users to cope with unfamiliar or challenging environments Nursing, Medical and Personal Care • Support service users’ health and wellbeing by following individual care and medical plans, • Undertake basic first aid and administer PRN medication (e.g., EpiPen) following training, • Provide personal and intimate care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity Therapy and Physical Support • Support manual handling needs in line with individual guidelines, including walking support, wheelchair use and hoists, • Implement individual programmes under guidance from the Integrated Services Team, including:, • Communication guidelines, • Eating and drinking plans (following training and sign-off), • Physiotherapy programmes, • Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions regarding service users progress and provision Safeguarding, Compliance and Professional Responsibilities • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all service users and report concerns in line with safeguarding procedures, • Follow key documentation including Risk Assessments, Care Plans, PSPs, and Behaviour Support Plans, • Adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times, • Participate in training and professional development, • Promote and follow all Centre policies, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety, • Work flexibly, • Undertake other duties of a similar nature as required by the principal

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  • Dental Assistant
    Dental Assistant
    18 days ago
    £13.8–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are a busy multi-surgery practice providing a mix of NHS and private dental treatments for adults and children, with a strong focus on preventative care. Our private treatments include implants, Invisalign, crowns, veneers, white fillings, and tooth whitening. We also offer private and standard hygiene services. Key Responsibilities • Prepare treatment rooms and assist during procedures, • Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care, • Maintain accurate patient records and manage appointments, • Handle basic laboratory tasks and manage inventory Candidate Requirements • Enthusiasm and genuine interest in dental healthcare, • Good English communication skills, • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team, • Empathy and ability to provide compassionate patient care, • Basic IT skills, • Commitment to hygiene and infection control protocols, • Respect for patient confidentiality and privacy, • Willingness to undergo training and continuing education in dental nursing, • Careful handling of dental instruments and equipment, • Punctuality and professional appearance, • Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits • Full training and development opportunities, • Health and safety support, • Pension scheme, • Wellness programme, • Discounted gym and spa membership, • Professional development and performance reviews Start your rewarding dental career with us today. Full training provided – no previous experience required.

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