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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    1 day ago
    £15–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Enfield

    Personal Care Assistant – 24-Hour Care Support We are looking for a reliable, professional and experienced Personal Care Assistant to provide long-term support to an adult client with a spinal cord injury in their own home. The client requires 24-hour care and comprehensive assistance with personal care and daily living. We are particularly interested in applicants who are mature in outlook, calm, dependable, respectful, well-presented and experienced in providing high-quality personal care. Consistency is extremely important, and we are looking for someone interested in becoming part of a stable, long-term care team. Main Duties Responsibilities will include: • Providing high-quality personal care and assistance with daily living, • Assisting with washing, bathing, dressing and grooming, • Supporting toileting and other intimate personal-care routines, • Assisting with safe transfers and mobility, • Repositioning and supporting pressure-care routines where required, • Following the client’s established care plan and daily routine, • Supporting the client’s independence wherever possible, • Preparing meals and drinks, • Light household duties associated with the client’s care, • Keeping the client’s immediate environment clean, tidy and hygienic, • Following appropriate infection-control and hand-hygiene procedures, • Providing companionship and general day-to-day assistance, • Respecting the client’s privacy, dignity, personal choices and boundaries, • Communicating appropriately with healthcare professionals or other members of the care team when required Spinal Cord Injury & Care Experience Previous experience supporting someone with a spinal cord injury is strongly preferred. Applicants with substantial experience in complex personal care are also encouraged to apply. Experience or training in the following would be particularly beneficial: • Spinal cord injury care, • Complex personal care, • Moving and handling, • Safe transfers, • Pressure-area care and repositioning, • Supporting wheelchair users, • Infection prevention and control Any necessary role-specific training can be discussed with suitable applicants. Personal Hygiene & Presentation Due to the close-contact and intimate nature of the care provided, excellent personal hygiene is an essential requirement of this position. Applicants must: • Maintain a consistently high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene, • Arrive for every shift clean, fresh and appropriately presented, • Wear clean clothing suitable for providing personal care, • Maintain good hand and nail hygiene, • Maintain good oral hygiene, • Follow appropriate handwashing and infection-control procedures, • Avoid strong or excessive fragrances while providing close-contact care, • Ensure that their personal hygiene does not compromise the client’s comfort or the cleanliness of the care environment These standards are expected to be maintained consistently throughout employment. Communication & English Language Clear communication is essential to providing safe and effective care. Applicants must: • Be able to speak and understand English to a good standard, • Communicate clearly and confidently with the client, • Understand and follow verbal instructions, • Be able to read and understand written care instructions, care plans and safety information, • Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and other members of the care team when required, • Be capable of communicating clearly and appropriately in an emergency Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who: • Has a mature, calm and professional approach, • Is reliable, punctual and dependable, • Is trustworthy and respectful, • Maintains excellent personal hygiene and presentation, • Is patient and understanding, • Is comfortable providing close-contact and intimate personal care, • Respects the client’s home, privacy and personal boundaries, • Can follow an established routine and care plan, • Has good communication skills, • Understands the importance of confidentiality, • Is interested in providing consistent, long-term support due to the intimate personal-care requirements of the role and the client’s privacy and dignity. This preference/requirement will only be applied where permitted under the Equality Act 2010 and where an occupational requirement is applicable.

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  • After-school babysitter
    After-school babysitter
    23 hours ago
    £12.25–£14.75 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Are you a people person who loves being around children? A local family in Palmers Green is looking for a friendly, reliable babysitter to join their routine a few afternoons a week after school. This isn't just any babysitting job. 💛 Through Koru Kids you'll be properly employed, fully supported and fairly paid, with contracts, sick pay and holiday pay all taken care of for you. It's the warmth and flexibility of babysitting, with none of the uncertainty. Your role: You'll be helping out a few afternoons a week after school, spending time out and about in Palmers Green or doing fun activities at home like board games 🎲 or baking 🧁 and helping with simple meals and homework. There's no previous experience or education requirements. We're just looking for enthusiastic, imaginative individuals who love working with children. You could be perfect for this role if you have babysitting experience, worked as a volunteer at a summer camp or have experience in formal educational settings. Benefits and perks: ✨ You'll get paid from £12.25 - £14.75/hour (inclusive of holiday pay), dependent on experience. ✅ FREE enhanced DBS check, insurance, FREE online nanny training and first aid training (worth over £300!) 📚 FREE CACHE registered courses and 1:1 coaching. 💷 Koru Kids will take care of contracts, sick pay, holiday pay and make sure you're paid correctly and on time. 🌟 Build valuable childcare experience to boost your CV. No VN needed! 🚀 Simply apply now and you can start working and earning in less than 2 weeks!

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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    13 days ago
    £13–£14.1 hourly
    Full-time
    Barnet

    Job Title Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care) Reports To Care Coordinator / Registered Manager Job Purpose To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support that enables people to remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Care Assistants will promote dignity, choice, respect, and independence while delivering care in accordance with individual care plans, company policies, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. Key Responsibilities Personal Care • Assist with washing, bathing, showering, dressing and grooming., • Support with toileting and continence care., • Assist with mobility and safe transfers using appropriate equipment where required., • Promote independence by encouraging individuals to do as much as they are able. Medication Support • Administer or assist with medication in accordance with company policies and training., • Record all medication administered accurately., • Report any medication concerns or side effects immediately. Nutrition and Hydration • Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake., • Support individuals with eating and drinking where required. Domestic Support • Carry out light household duties including:, • Cleaning, • Laundry, • Ironing, • Changing bedding, • Shopping, • Meal preparation Emotional and Social Support • Provide companionship and emotional reassurance., • Encourage participation in hobbies and community activities., • Support individuals to maintain relationships with family and friends., • Promote mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation. Health Monitoring • Observe and report any changes in physical or mental wellbeing., • Escalate concerns promptly to the Care Coordinator or Registered Manager., • Maintain accurate daily records and care notes. Safeguarding • Protect individuals from abuse, neglect and exploitation., • Follow safeguarding procedures at all times., • Report any concerns immediately. Health and Safety • Work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation., • Use moving and handling equipment safely., • Follow infection prevention and control procedures., • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Record Keeping • Complete electronic or paper care records accurately., • Record medication, incidents and observations promptly., • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and company policy. Professional Standards • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude., • Arrive punctually for all scheduled visits., • Treat every individual with dignity, compassion and respect., • Build positive relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals., • Attend mandatory training and regular supervision., • Participate in team meetings and continuous professional development. Person Specification Essential • Caring, compassionate and reliable., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Good written and spoken English., • Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality., • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • Previous experience in health or social care., • NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred for domiciliary care)., • Experience supporting individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities or complex needs. Core Values Every Care Assistant is expected to demonstrate: • Compassion, • Respect, • Integrity, • Professionalism, • Accountability, • Reliability, • Person-centred care Benefits • Competitive pay, • Paid training and induction, • Ongoing professional development, • Flexible working patterns, • Career progression opportunities, • Paid holiday, • Pension scheme, • Employee assistance and wellbeing support, • Uniform and PPE provided Performance Expectations Care Assistants are expected to: • Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care., • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality., • Achieve compliance with mandatory training., • Receive positive feedback from clients and families., • Demonstrate professionalism at all times., • Maintain accurate documentation and follow all company policies and procedures.

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