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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    8 hours ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    Job Purpose To provide high-quality learning, personal and wellbeing support to adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. The post holder will support service users to access education, community activities and life-skills programmes, promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes in line with the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values. Ethos, Vision, and Values The post holder will: • Demonstrate and promote the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values, • Maintain a strong belief that students can and do achieve, • Respect service users as individual adults with rights, dignity, and autonomy, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, • Act as a positive role model at all times Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Support • Engage with service users during lessons and break times, promoting independence and communication, • Follow guidance from the Class Lecturer and Senior Teaching Aide to reinforce learning and support individual targets and destinations, • Prepare learning environments for internal and external activities, ensuring resources are available and cleared appropriately, • Create learning resources under guidance using Microsoft Office 365 and specialist software following training, • Encourage progression towards employment, community participation and independent living, • Promote self-reliance, self-regulation, and increased self-esteem, • Support a wide range of curriculum activities, including community-based learning, swimming, sports, and trampolining., • Promote the use of ICT in learning, including tablets (iPads) and internal systems, • Following training, support the consistent use of hi-tech communication aids and assistive technology, • Record service users progress using written observations, photographs, and videos, contributing to ongoing and end-of-term evaluations, • Support basic skills programmes for individuals and small groups, including in community settings, • Provide physical support where required, including mobility, wheelchair use, personal and intimate care and responding to emergencies Positive Behaviour Support • Support service users with a range of needs, including behaviours of concern, • Understand, implement, and contribute to Personal Support Plans (PSPs), • Collect, record, and share relevant data as requested, • Support participation in meaningful activities by:, • Ensuring at least one activity is always available, • Encouraging participation in essential but less preferred tasks using motivation and rewards, • Introducing new activities to broaden choice, • Supporting skill development for increased independence, • Maintaining a balanced and varied programme of activities Safe, Consistent and Predictable Environments • Use strategies such as visual timetables and social stories, • Support structured routines and informed choices, • Identify and reduce environmental factors that may contribute to challenging behaviour, • Support service users to cope with unfamiliar or challenging environments Nursing, Medical and Personal Care • Support service users’ health and wellbeing by following individual care and medical plans, • Undertake basic first aid and administer PRN medication (e.g., EpiPen) following training, • Provide personal and intimate care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity Therapy and Physical Support • Support manual handling needs in line with individual guidelines, including walking support, wheelchair use and hoists, • Implement individual programmes under guidance from the Integrated Services Team, including:, • Communication guidelines, • Eating and drinking plans (following training and sign-off), • Physiotherapy programmes, • Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions regarding service users progress and provision Safeguarding, Compliance and Professional Responsibilities • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all service users and report concerns in line with safeguarding procedures, • Follow key documentation including Risk Assessments, Care Plans, PSPs, and Behaviour Support Plans, • Adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times, • Participate in training and professional development, • Promote and follow all Centre policies, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety, • Work flexibly, • Undertake other duties of a similar nature as required by the principal

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  • Work From Home – Paid Research
    Work From Home – Paid Research
    3 days ago
    Part-time
    Southall

    Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Southall

    Support Worker – Semi-Independent Supported Accommodation Company: Helping Hands Supported Living CIC Location: Multiple locations in Middlesex, London Hours: Full-time or Part-time Start: Immediate We are looking for reliable and compassionate Support Workers to join our team, supporting Vulnerable young people and adults in Semi-Independent Accommodation. Our clients include Care Leavers, individuals experiencing homelessness, Ex-offenders, and people with Mental Health or substance misuse needs. Role Responsibilities: • Deliver regular support sessions and welfare checks, • Support residents with tenancy responsibilities, cleaning rotas, and house rules, • Assist with Universal Credit updates, form-filling, appointments, and daily living skills, • Help clients with college applications, job searches, and accessing external services, • Provide emotional support and signposting to mental health teams, GP, and other agencies, • Maintain accurate support logs, risk assessments, and documentation, • Work collaboratively with social workers, probation and local authorities, • What We’re Looking For:, • Caring, patient, and confident working with vulnerable people, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Good computer skills — able to write support logs, emails and update client records, • Ability to work independently and manage your caseload, • Previous experience in support work is helpful but not essential, • Willingness to travel between properties What We Offer: • Training and development opportunities, • Supportive team environment, • Career progression, • The opportunity to make a real difference Apply now to join our growing team!

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  • Care Manager
    Care Manager
    2 months ago
    £40400 yearly
    Full-time
    Hayes

    Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Care Manager to oversee and coordinate our residential, day, and domiciliary care services. The successful candidate will ensure that our services meet the highest standards of care, comply with regulatory requirements, and align with our organization's values and objectives. Key Responsibilities: Service Management: 1. Oversee the daily operations of residential, day, and domiciliary care services., 2. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care that meets individual client needs., 3. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Staff Leadership: 1. Recruit, train, and manage care staff, fostering a supportive and effective team environment., 2. Conduct regular staff evaluations and provide ongoing professional development opportunities. Compliance and Quality Assurance: 1. Ensure services comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards., 2. Monitor and evaluate service delivery, implementing improvements as necessary. Financial Oversight: 1. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used efficiently., 2. Monitor financial performance and implement cost-control measures. Stakeholder Engagement: 1. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, staff, and external agencies., 2. Represent CareX Group in meetings with regulatory bodies and other stakeholders. Qualifications and Experience: 1. Proven experience in a managerial role within the care sector., 2. Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care)., 3. Strong knowledge of care regulations and standards., 4. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills., 5. Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. What We Offer: 1. Competitive salary and benefits package., 2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression., 3. A supportive and collaborative working environment., 4. The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

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