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  • Fundraising Officer
    Fundraising Officer
    8 days 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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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Care Workers & Support Workers 📍 Ealing Supporting individuals 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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  • Personal Care Assistant
    Personal Care Assistant
    1 month ago
    £3444 monthly
    Full-time
    Surbiton

    Live-in Personal Care Assistant for a Business and Management Graduate Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you a carer or someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others’ lives? We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a recent Business and Management graduate from the University of Kent in Canterbury. They are seeking a like-minded individual to join their care team and assist with daily living tasks while they decide on their next steps. Location: Surbiton, London (home-based) Shift Pattern: Live-In - 7 days on / 7 days off - alternating day and waking night shifts (with split shifts and additional overtime hours as required) Start Date: ASAP Pay & Benefits • Pay: £246.00 per day (equivalent to £1,722.00 per week worked, plus any agreed overtime), • Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata) Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be provided. About Our Client Our client is a Business and Management graduate from Kent University. They live with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and use an electric powered wheelchair for mobility. Our client has specific needs and will happily provide instructions for daily tasks. They also maintain a restricted diet due to allergies. Some of their interests include football, Star Wars, and stand-up comedy. As written by our client… "Before university, I spent 5 years at a special residential school with a small peer group, so I was really looking forward to being as independent as possible and meeting new people. I am really proud to have lived independently since September 2023, but my first year was socially quite challenging due to fatigue and anxiety." "I’m a huge fan of the Star Wars franchise and also like Marvel and DC. I’m also a lover of sports - mainly football but also basketball, rugby, tennis, etc." "I am looking for someone who can be flexible. One of the things I value most from having my care team is the ability to be spontaneous. I may decide with relatively short notice to spend time at home in Surbiton, or elsewhere, and I would need you to travel with me." "You will be given plenty of training and I will always let you know if I want something done differently. It will take time for you to become familiar with everything, so don’t worry about making mistakes." About the Job This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference in someone else’s life, assisting our client in achieving their goals and aspirations. This role offers significant meaning and job satisfaction. We are seeking positive, like-minded Personal Assistants to provide day-to-day living assistance and general support, helping our client participate fully in post-university life. The ideal candidate is not afraid to take initiative and support them in traveling and navigating various environments. Care experience is not required as full training specific to our client's needs will be provided. A full, clean UK Driving Licence (candidates must be over 21 for insurance purposes, with no points, accidents, or claims in the past 5 years) is required, as you will be driving the client's adapted vehicle. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: • Assist the client with all aspects of daily living, including personal care., • Provide assistance with therapy (e.g., stretches or hydrotherapy; full training will be given)., • Possess a Full Clean Driving Licence (essential)., • Be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring., • Demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative., • Be comfortable with cooking, cleaning, and shopping for the client., • Be personable with a proactive and can-do attitude., • Exhibit a mature and responsible attitude., • Have good communication skills., • Be fluent in English., • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in appearance and habits, and ensure a high degree of cleanliness in your provided accommodation., • Be flexible and available to provide cover (e.g., for holiday or sick leave taken by other members of the care team). To Apply: If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter. AskJules acts as agents for young disabled adults who choose to employ Personal Assistants to provide their care and support. AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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  • Community Support Worker
    Community Support Worker
    2 months ago
    £12.71–£12.9 hourly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    This isnt another care job... 1:1 Support — Complex Behaviour & Mobility Needs About the role Links Support Solutions is looking for a compassionate, confident and physically capable Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a gentleman in his 30s with Down syndrome who lives at home with his family and attends our day service full-time. He is a genuinely warm, affectionate and engaging individual who loves being around people. He thrives on positive relationships, enjoys spending time with his friends and forms strong bonds with trusted support staff. Music is a huge part of his day, with Bruno Mars being a particular favourite. He has a fantastic sense of humour and a mischievous personality, often enjoying playful interactions with those around him. He can keep you on your toes and brings plenty of laughter to those who know him well. He has limited verbal communication but understands far more than he is able to express. He is able to use some Makaton signing, although he can sometimes be reluctant to do so, so the successful candidate will need patience, excellent communication skills and the ability to encourage interaction in a calm, positive and consistent way. Like many people with communication difficulties, he can sometimes become frustrated when he is unable to express his needs, wishes or feelings. On occasions, this frustration may present as behaviours of concern, including physical aggression. These behaviours are not reflective of his true personality but are his way of communicating that something is wrong or that he needs support. With patience, consistency, positive behaviour support and the right relationship, he responds extremely well and is able to build strong, trusting connections. Due to his weight, he requires some support when walking longer distances and benefits from encouragement to remain active and engaged in healthy routines. The role includes supporting him to access the community, participate in meaningful activities, enjoy social opportunities and maintain an active lifestyle in a safe and enjoyable way. We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure, resilient, reliable and physically capable. The successful candidate will be confident in setting clear and consistent boundaries while providing compassionate, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone’s life. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term, trusting relationship and become a positive, consistent presence, helping him to live a happy, fulfilling and meaningful life. This is a hands-on role for someone who is physically strong, calm under pressure, and secure enough in themselves to hold firm, fair boundaries without escalating conflict. Please note: this role does not meet the Home Office salary/skill threshold for Skilled Worker sponsorship, so we are unable to sponsor a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have a long-term right to work in the UK. Key responsibilities • Maintaining accurate daily records, including health records, • Carrying out weekly weigh-ins and tracking progress, • Supporting and maintaining his personal fitness programme, • Liaising with the Learning Disability Health Team as part of his wider care Essential requirements • Physically strong and confident, providing hands-on support, including with mobility, • Assertive, confident, and self-assured when working with vulnerable adults, • Proven, hands-on experience managing and positively changing challenging behaviour, • Skilled and sensitive in managing food-related behaviours firmly but kindly, • Patient and consistent — able to hold boundaries with a stubborn service user without conflict escalating, • Warm and friendly, with a patient, easy-going manner, he can genuinely bond with and trust Desirable • Experience supporting adults with Down syndrome or learning disabilities specifically, • Experience with weight management or mobility support strategies About Links Links Support Solutions has been delivering supported living, day services, respite care, and outreach support across East London and Essex for over 14 years, specialising in adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Our team of around 55 staff is guided by a commitment to integrity, honesty, and genuine care. Pay: £12.90 per hour Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 Overtime is also available for evenings, weekends, and overnights, for anyone wanting to pick up extra hours! Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company events, • Company pension, • Free parking, • Referral programme Experience: • Daycare: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person

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