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  • Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    2 months ago
    £14–£18 hourly
    Part-time

    PrimeCare Staffing is currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to support children’s homes across London. We are looking for reliable, confident, and compassionate individuals who have experience working with children and young people in residential settings. This is flexible agency work, offering a variety of shifts based on your availability and client needs. What We Offer Flexible working – choose shifts that suit you Competitive hourly rates Ongoing work opportunities across multiple services Weekly pay (paid in arrears) Support from a dedicated team Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, • Promote a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, • Support with daily routines, activities, and engagement, • Manage behaviours in line with care plans and safeguarding policies, • Maintain accurate records and reports, • Work collaboratively with staff teams and external professionals, • Requirements, • Minimum 6 months experience in a children’s residential setting, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential), • Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (preferred), • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Right to work in the UK, • Important Information, • This role is offered on a zero-hours basis. Shifts are allocated based on availability and client requirements., • Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Zero hours contract

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  • Support Assistant
    Support Assistant
    11 days ago
    £11–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Slough

    A carer’s role can vary a lot depending on who they support and what that person needs, but it generally involves helping someone manage daily life safely, comfortably, and with dignity. Common responsibilities include: • Personal care, • Helping with washing, dressing, toileting, grooming, eating, or mobility., • Emotional support, • Providing companionship, reassurance, conversation, and helping reduce loneliness or anxiety., • Practical household tasks, • Cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, paying bills, or organising appointments., • Medication support, • Reminding someone to take medication or helping administer it if trained and authorised., • Health monitoring, • Watching for changes in physical or mental health and reporting concerns to family members or healthcare professionals., • Mobility and transportation, • Assisting with moving safely around the home or accompanying someone to appointments and activities., • Advocacy and communication, • Helping the person communicate their wishes and make decisions about their care., • Record keeping, • In professional care settings, carers may document medication, activities, incidents, or health observations. There are different types of carers too: • Family/unpaid carers — relatives or friends supporting someone informally., • Professional carers — paid support workers in homes, care facilities, hospitals, or community settings., • Live-in carers — carers who stay in the person’s home full time., • Specialist carers — supporting people with conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson's disease, disabilities, or mental health needs. Key skills usually include: • Patience, • Empathy, • Communication, • Reliability, • Observation, • Respect for confidentiality and dignity If you want, I can also explain: • what a carer does day-to-day,, • the difference between a carer and support worker,, • UK carer qualifications,, • or what employers look for in carer job roles.

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