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  • Support Worker – Young People (Part-time / Bank)
    Support Worker – Young People (Part-time / Bank)
    4 days ago
    £12.21–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Support Worker / Key Worker – Supported Accommodation (Young People 16+) Location: Croydon. Job Type: Part-time / Bank About Motherly Care Motherly Care provides supported accommodation for young people aged 16+, helping them develop independence, confidence, and life skills in a safe and supportive environment. We are a small, dedicated team who value kindness, professionalism, and working together to achieve the best outcomes for young people. The Role We are looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to support young people in developing independent living skills and achieving positive outcomes. Responsibilities • Support young people to develop independence and daily living skills, • Provide emotional and practical support, • Encourage engagement in education, training, or employment, • Maintain accurate records and report safeguarding concerns, • Work collaboratively with professionals and partner agencies, • Contribute to a safe and supportive environment Requirements • Experience working with young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries, • Flexible approach to shifts, • Willingness to undertake training, • Driving licence desirable but not essential What We Offer • Flexible working hours, • Training and development opportunities, • Regular supervision and support, • Supportive team environment To apply, please submit your CV

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    17 days 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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  • Support Worker & Carer for disabled Teenager
    Support Worker & Carer for disabled Teenager
    1 month ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are looking for a very reliable and caring Support worker / learning support / carer who has already experience in care and with severe autism. About the young man: He is a disabled and autistic non verbal 18 year old with severe epilepsy, a movement disorder and additional health needs. he is very friendly but needs a lot of help with everything He lives at home with his family and dog. His team of Learning support workers / carers help him with his daily life & routine which includes supporting and facilitating access to activities and community, help him with learning more self help skills and communication, all of his personal care, provide 1 - 2 overnight support shifts per week (these are waking nights), and keep his environment and laundry clean & tidy. He needs a lot of help with all elements of daily life. He is developing his communication skills using picture exchange and gestures, such as pointing. When he is well he likes physical activities (with a lot of support) — like going to the pool, walks in the parks, disability bike rides. He needs a lot of support with all of these activities as he also has a movement disorder. He also likes to chill with his sister and watch movies and join in Family meals. Unfortunately he often also needs a lot of care as he can have seizures which lead to him needing to spend time in hospital. About the Position: You will be provided with regular training on his health needs, care needs, and behavioural support. The training is provided by the experienced team members of the team as well as his ABA therapist. You need to be strong and fun as well as reliable to fit into the very professional and experienced team. You will need to have worked with disability and autism before (babysitting a nephew is not enough). Perhaps you also have already experience with care elements like CIC catheterisation and Peresteen as well as PEG and giving medications otherwise we can train you. This might be a good position for someone who has a keen interest in disability, psychology, nursing, and the position could suit a part time student of a relevant field. Unfortunately we do not think that having worked in a care home would be the relevant experience. It is also an opportunity to learn a lot and to be part of a very nice supportive team. You would need to be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months. We would prefer someone who can work with a UTR number on a self-employed basis and who can work a minimum of 35 hours per week. No smokers or vapers please. You need to be dog friendly too. We hope to find someone who is open to work some weekends and some bank holidays too (shared with the team). Starting wage is £16 per hour. If this role interests you please send your CV and - ideally a short cover letter written in your own words - please no AI - explaining your interest in this particular position. it would also help if when you initially apply you write a sentence on why you applied (we get a lot of applications). Lateron we will also need 2 relevant work references and a valid enhanced DBS. Thank you!

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  • Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    Principal Psychologist and Clinical Lead Croydon IST
    17 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 / Carer for young man
    Support Worker / Carer for young man
    2 months ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are looking for a very reliable and caring Support worker / learning support / carer for a disabled and autistic non verbal teenager with epilepsy, movement disorder and additional health needs. About the young man: He lives at home with his family and dog. His team of Learning support workers / carers help him with his daily life & routine which includes supporting and facilitating access to activities and community, help him with learning more self help skills and communication, all of his personal care, provide 1 - 2 overnight support shifts per week (these are waking nights), and keep his environment and laundry clean & tidy. He is a friendly, non verbal, very autistic teenager. He needs a lot of help with all elements of daily life. He is developing his communication skills using picture exchange and gestures, such as pointing. When he is well he likes physical activities — like going not the pool, walks in parks, disability bike rides. He needs a lot of support with all of these activities as he also has a movement disorder. He also likes to chill with his sister and watch movies and join in Family meals. Unfortunately he often also needs a lot of care as he can have seizures which lead to him needing to spend time in hospital. About the Position: You will be provided with regular training on his health needs, care needs, and behavioural support. The training is provided by the experienced team members of the team as well as his ABA therapist. You need to be strong and fun as well as reliable to fit into the very professional and young team. Experience with disability and autism is needed. Perhaps you also have already experience with care elements like CIC catheterisation and Peresteen as well as PEG otherwise we can train you. This might be a good position for someone who has a keen interest in disability, psychology, nursing, and the position could suit a part time student of a relevant field. Unfortunately we do not think that having worked in a care home would be the relevant experience. It is also an opportunity to learn a lot and to be part of a very nice supportive team. You would need to be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months. We would prefer someone who can work with a UTR number on a self-employed basis and who can work a minimum of 35 hours per week. We hope to find someone who is open to work some weekends and some bank holidays too (shared with the team). Starting wage is £16 per hour. (£15 during initial training). If this role interests you please send your CV and - ideally a short cover letter written in your own words - please no AI - explaining your interest in this particular position. it would also help if when you initially apply you write a sentence on why you applied. Lateron we will also need 2 relevant work references and a valid enhanced DBS. Thank you!

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