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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    10 days ago
    £23725 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    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

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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    23 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    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.

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  • SUPPORT WORKER – SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION
    SUPPORT WORKER – SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION
    24 days ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for a proactive, organised and reliable support worker to join a supported accommodation team. The role focuses on supporting residents to develop greater independence, maintaining safe and well-managed accommodation, and keeping accurate records. Resident support • Conduct regular face-to-face support sessions with allocated residents., • Complete and review Individual Support Plans and Support & Move-On Plans within required timescales., • Maintain accurate support logs and electronic resident records., • Help residents develop independent living and life skills, including budgeting and financial management., • Assist with Housing Benefit and Universal Credit matters, rent arrears and benefit issues where required., • Support residents with education, training, employment, housing and move-on options., • Encourage residents to engage with agreed support plans., • Identify safeguarding or welfare concerns and escalate them appropriately., • Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Property and accommodation • Carry out regular checks of allocated properties, including communal, internal and external areas., • Identify and report repairs, maintenance issues, property damage and health and safety concerns., • Follow up reported repairs and liaise with the maintenance team regarding outstanding works., • Check that rubbish is managed and that fire exits, escape routes and communal areas remain clear., • Check that required property and fire safety signage is displayed., • Assist with move-in and move-out checks, including checking furniture, equipment and other property items., • Take photographs and record evidence of property issues where required., • Keep property inspection and maintenance records up to date., • Report compliance concerns promptly to management. Administration and communication • Update internal trackers and databases., • Ensure support documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales., • Monitor outstanding actions and follow them through to completion., • Communicate effectively with management, administration and other members of the support team.

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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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  • Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    29 days ago
    £13.5–£14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Seven Kings, Ilford

    Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Redbridge) Full-Time & Part-Time | Day & Night Shifts Available About Us Headway Care is a Children’s Home dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our society. It is nurturing and forward-thinking organisation. Our Children’s Home in Redbridge provides a safe, stable, and loving environment where every child can grow, heal, and thrive. The Role We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support Workers. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with a range of needs including emotional and behavioural needs, learning needs, autism, and trauma-related experiences such as PTSD. We take a therapeutic approach in the care we provide each child. Working as part of a young, dynamic, and dedicated team, you’ll help create a home where love, respect, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. What We’re Looking For • Experience working in a children’s residential setting or with vulnerable children and young people, • A genuine passion for making a positive difference in young lives, • Reliability, empathy, and a team-focused attitude, • A desire to grow and build a career within children’s social care. Shift Patterns available Day Shift: 8:00am – 8:00pm Night Shift: 8:00pm – 23:00pm Sleep in shifts: 23:00pm - 08:00am Waking night shifts: 23:00pm - 08:00am Please ensure you can commit to an available required shift pattern before applying. Why Join Headway Care? At Headway Care, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that values professional development and emotional well-being just as much as the quality of care we deliver. We believe in empowering our staff to grow alongside the children we support. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, values teamwork, and is ready to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.

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