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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    19 hours ago
    £12.71–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Job Purpose The Care Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals who require assistance with daily living, personal care, health and wellbeing. The post holder will promote dignity, privacy, independence, choice and respect at all times and will work in accordance with individual care plans, company policies, safeguarding procedures and applicable legislation. Key Responsibilities · Provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care and support plans. · Assist service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support where required. · Support individuals with mobility, transfers and positioning in accordance with assessed needs and moving-and-handling procedures. · Assist with meals, drinks and appropriate nutritional support. · Support individuals with medication in accordance with training, care plans and company medication procedures. · Provide emotional and social support and encourage meaningful activities. · Promote independence and enable individuals to make choices about their daily lives. · Observe and report changes in physical, emotional or mental wellbeing. · Maintain accurate and timely care records and daily notes. · Communicate effectively with senior staff, colleagues, families and relevant professionals. · Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately. · Maintain confidentiality and protect personal information. · Follow infection prevention and control procedures. · Comply with health and safety, fire safety and emergency procedures. · Attend required training, supervision and staff meetings. · Work collaboratively as part of the wider care team. · Treat every individual with dignity, respect, equality and compassion. Person Specification Essential · Genuine commitment to providing high-quality care. · Good communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to work respectfully with vulnerable adults. · Ability to follow care plans, policies and instructions. · Ability to maintain accurate records. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Willingness to complete mandatory and role-specific training. Desirable · Previous experience in adult social care. · Care Certificate or relevant health and social care qualification. · Experience of working with individuals with complex care or support needs. Safeguarding The Care Assistant has a responsibility to safeguard adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation and avoidable harm. Any safeguarding concern must be reported promptly in accordance with Move Ahead Care Ltd procedures. Health and Safety The post holder must comply with all health and safety requirements, including infection control, moving and handling, fire safety, accident reporting and risk management procedures. Professional Standards The post holder is expected to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, respectful conduct and a commitment to continuous improvement. Performance Expectations The Care Assistant is expected to consistently provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care while maintaining accurate documentation and escalating concerns appropriately.

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  • Tutor
    Tutor
    2 days ago
    £33500–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cranbrook, Ilford

    The Adult Education Tutor will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, training, and educational support to adult learners from diverse backgrounds. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing learner progress, developing educational materials, and supporting learners in achieving their academic, professional, and personal development goals. Key Duties and Responsibilities 1. Plan, prepare, and deliver effective teaching sessions to adult learners in accordance with the academy's curriculum and learning objectives., 2. Assess learners' individual learning needs and develop tailored teaching strategies to support their progression and achievement., 3. Design, update, and maintain lesson plans, teaching materials, presentations, and assessment resources., 4. Monitor, assess, and record learner attendance, participation, progress, and achievement in accordance with internal procedures., 5. Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and academic support to learners to maximise learning outcomes., 6. Conduct initial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and periodic reviews of learner performance., 7. Support learners with varying educational backgrounds, language abilities, and learning requirements., 8. Promote an inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, equality, diversity, and learner engagement., 9. Maintain accurate learner records and prepare progress reports as required by management and awarding bodies., 10. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and educational quality assurance requirements., 11. Participate in curriculum development and contribute to the continuous improvement of educational programmes., 12. Liaise with employers, external agencies, awarding organisations, and other stakeholders where required., 13. Attend staff meetings, training sessions, professional development activities, and quality assurance reviews., 14. Assist in student recruitment, induction programmes, and learner support initiatives., 15. Keep up to date with developments in adult education, teaching methodologies, and relevant subject areas.

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  • Support Worker / Specialist Cleaning & Decluttering Assistant
    Support Worker / Specialist Cleaning & Decluttering Assistant
    10 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Location: London Job Type: Part-time / Full-time / Self-Employed Are you a compassionate, organised individual looking to make a real difference in your community? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our team as a Decluttering and Cleaning Support Worker. In this role, you will provide vital practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults in London, helping them transform their living spaces into safe, comfortable, and functional homes. This is more than just a cleaning job. You will be working closely with individuals who may face challenges such as hoarding tendencies, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or age-related frailty. Your patience, understanding, and respectful approach will be key to helping them regain control of their environments. What You Will Be Doing • Assisting clients with sensitive, step-by-step decluttering and organising., • Undertaking deep cleaning and general household maintenance to improve living conditions., • Building trust and maintaining a respectful, non-judgmental attitude toward clients and their belongings., • Adhering strictly to health, safety, and infection control standards., • Recognising and reporting any safeguarding concerns to ensure client well-being. Mandatory Requirements To be considered for this role, you must possess the following: • Right to Work: Valid and proven right to work in the UK., • DBS: A current, enhanced DBS check (or registered on the Update Service)., • Safeguarding: Certified training in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults., • Hygiene & Safety: Certified training in Infection Control and Hygiene. Desirable Requirements (Nice to Have) While not strictly mandatory, preference will be given to candidates who have: • Experience: Prior experience working directly with vulnerable adults., • Location: Based in or within easy commuting distance of London., • Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle., • Additional Training: Valid certifications in Manual Handling and/or First Aid. About You • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Exceptionally patient, empathetic, and resilient., • Strong communication skills with the ability to set gentle boundaries., • Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently. How to Apply If you meet all the mandatory requirements and are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role.

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    28 days ago
    £12.71–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    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.

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  • Fundraising Officer
    Fundraising Officer
    1 month ago
    £17122 yearly
    Part-time
    Ruislip

    Fundraising Officer (Part-Time) Location: Eastcote, HA4 9XA (with some potential for home working) Salary: £30,000 FTE (£17,015 pro rata, inclusive of holiday allowance) Hours: 22 hours per week during school term time (39 weeks) plus 7 hours per week for 7 weeks during school holidays Reports to: Fundraising & Communications Manager Help Make a Difference for ADHD and Autistic People Across North West London The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) is looking for a passionate, proactive and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to help grow our income and expand our impact across North West London. Every year, CAAS supports hundreds of ADHD and autistic children, young people, adults and their families through information, advice, support services, training and community programmes. As demand for our services continues to grow, we are seeking a talented fundraiser who can help us build strong supporter relationships, develop new income streams, and ensure our vital work reaches even more people. If you are an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building connections, creating opportunities and making a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role Working closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager and CEO, you will play a key role in developing and delivering fundraising activities that generate sustainable income and increase awareness of CAAS. This varied and rewarding role will include: • Developing and delivering community fundraising initiatives and events, • Recruiting and supporting individual and community fundraisers, • Building relationships with donors, schools, community groups and corporate partners, • Researching and developing new fundraising opportunities, • Supporting trust and grant applications, • Helping to grow digital and social media fundraising campaigns, • Maintaining fundraising records and supporter data using our CRM, • Representing CAAS at events, presentations and community engagements You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, delivering excellent supporter care and helping donors understand the impact of their contributions. About You We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, initiative and a proven ability to generate income through fundraising activities. You will have: Essential • Experience in a fundraising role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector, • A successful track record in community fundraising, events, individual giving or related income generation, • Experience building relationships with donors, supporters, community groups or corporate partners, • Strong communication and presentation skills, • Excellent written skills, including experience preparing funding applications or fundraising materials, • Experience using a CRM or database to manage supporter information, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, • A positive, professional and collaborative approach Desirable • Experience supporting fundraising volunteers or volunteer groups, • Corporate fundraising experience, • Experience contributing to larger trust and foundation applications, • Knowledge of digital fundraising and social media campaigns, • A fundraising qualification or equivalent experience, • Full UK driving licence You do not need previous experience of working with ADHD or autistic people. Full training will be provided. What matters most is that you share our commitment to inclusion, diversity and improving the lives of neurodivergent people and their families. Why Join CAAS? Make a genuine difference to local families and communities Join a passionate and supportive team Flexible working arrangements available Opportunity to develop your fundraising career across multiple income streams Training and professional development opportunities Be part of a respected charity with a growing impact across North West London Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CAAS values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ candidates. We are committed to flexible working and will consider options including term-time working, compressed hours, annualised hours and job-share arrangements where appropriate. Safeguarding CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references, complete pre-employment checks and undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Apply Now Join us and help create neurodiverse-aware communities where ADHD and autistic people can thrive. Applying If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive workplace, we’d be delighted to receive your application, along with a short covering note. Please note that all applications must be completed through completion of our application, available via our website. CV's alone will NOT be accepted. Please note If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to everyone individually. Thank you for considering a role with us – we genuinely value your interest and hope you will consider applying for future opportunities.

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