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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    10 hours ago
    £12.71–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Oak Care Home Ltd is seeking reliable, caring and professional Support Workers to join its supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–18. The role involves helping young people develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood and independent living. Key responsibilities • Provide practical and emotional support., • Help young people develop independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and managing appointments., • Complete welfare checks and maintain appropriate communication., • Deliver planned keywork sessions in line with individual support plans., • Support education, employment, training and college attendance., • Help young people access healthcare, benefits and other professional services where required., • Promote positive routines, healthy lifestyles, appropriate behaviour and community participation., • Support young people to understand boundaries, responsibilities and house expectations., • Safeguard young people and respond appropriately to concerns, incidents and disclosures., • Follow risk assessments, support plans, safety plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements., • Complete accurate daily records, incident reports and keywork documentation., • Work collaboratively with social workers, personal advisers, education providers and other professionals., • Maintain professional boundaries and help keep the accommodation safe, clean and appropriately maintained. About you You should be caring, patient, approachable and reliable, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will need to communicate clearly, remain calm in challenging situations, set appropriate professional boundaries and complete accurate written records. Flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts where necessary. Essential requirements • The legal right to work in the UK., • Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check, including the appropriate barred-list check where applicable., • Satisfactory references and a full employment history., • An understanding of safeguarding young people., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Basic IT skills for recording and reporting. Desirable experience and qualifications • Experience working with young people, care leavers or vulnerable adults., • Experience in supported accommodation, residential care, youth work or social care., • A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People, Health and Social Care, or a related subject., • Knowledge of safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, exploitation and trauma-informed practice., • Experience completing keywork sessions, risk assessments and support plans., • A full UK driving licence. What is offered • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training., • Professional development and support towards relevant qualifications., • Regular supervision and support., • Opportunities for career progression., • A supportive and professional working environment., • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, employment history checks and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check. To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief statement explaining your relevant experience and why you would like to work with young people in supported accommodation.

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  • Weekend Bank Support Worker
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    Weekend Bank Support Worker
    14 hours ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    Greater London

    About Motherly Care Motherly Care provides supported accommodation for young people aged 16+, supporting them to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills within a safe, nurturing and supportive environment. We are a small, dedicated team and value kindness, reliability, professionalism and working together to achieve positive outcomes for young people. The Role We are looking for compassionate, reliable and experienced Support Workers / Key Workers to join our bank team and provide additional weekend cover. We are particularly looking for staff who are available across Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, including day, evening and sleep-in shifts. Responsibilities • Support young people to develop independence and daily living skills, • Provide emotional and practical support, • Complete key-work sessions and support young people to achieve their individual goals, • Encourage engagement in education, training and employment, • Support young people with budgeting, meal planning, appointments and accessing the community, • Maintain accurate records and complete relevant documentation, • Recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns appropriately, • Work collaboratively with social workers and other professionals, • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, • Contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming and supportive home environment Pay & Shift Arrangements Hourly rate: £13.00 per hour Sleep-in payment: £50 per sleep-in Weekend shifts may include: • Friday: 2pm–8pm, • Saturday & Sunday: 8am–8pm day shifts, • Night shifts: 8pm–8am, • Sleep-in period: 11pm–7am, • On an 8pm–8am night shift, 8pm–11pm and 7am–8am are active working hours, paid at the normal hourly rate, with the 11pm–7am sleep-in paid at £50, • 15-minute paid handover where applicable Applicants should be flexible, as bank shifts will be offered according to the needs of the service. Requirements • Experience working with young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable, • Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to maintain clear and accurate records, • Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team, • Flexible approach to shifts and weekend cover, • Willingness to undertake relevant training, • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service preferred, • Relevant and up-to-date safeguarding and associated training preferred, • Driving licence desirable but not essential What We Offer • Flexible bank shifts, • Regular weekend cover opportunities, • Training and development opportunities, • Regular supervision and support, • Supportive small-team working environment, • Opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for young people as they prepare for independence How to Apply Please submit your CV, including details of your current availability for Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts. Motherly Care Ltd Croydon

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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    17 days ago
    £14–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for a kind, compassionate, reliable, and positive Support Worker / Care Assistant who can provide high-quality, person-centred care while promoting independence, dignity, confidence, and wellbeing. The ideal individual should have a warm and encouraging attitude, with the ability to build a trusting and respectful relationship with the client. Good companionship is very important, so the support worker should be friendly, patient, approachable, and genuinely interested in spending meaningful time with the client. Responsibilities may include: • Providing personal care respectfully and sensitively, including support with washing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and maintaining good personal hygiene., • Offering companionship, conversation, reassurance, and emotional support., • Encouraging and motivating the client to remain as independent, active, and involved in daily life as possible., • Supporting the client with daily routines, household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, and other practical activities where required., • Accompanying the client to appointments, social activities, outings, or community activities., • Encouraging hobbies, interests, exercise, social interaction, and activities that support the client’s physical and emotional wellbeing., • Supporting mobility and helping the client move around safely where necessary., • Providing medication support or reminders in accordance with the agreed care plan and relevant procedures., • Observing any changes in the client’s wellbeing and communicating concerns appropriately., • Maintaining the client’s dignity, privacy, choices, preferences, and confidentiality at all times., • Creating a calm, safe, positive, and enjoyable environment. The right person should be caring, respectful, dependable, attentive, and able to use their initiative. They should understand that good care is not only about completing tasks, but also about helping the client feel valued, listened to, comfortable, confident, and supported. Above all, we are looking for someone who will treat the client with kindness and respect, bring a positive attitude into their home, provide excellent companionship, and support them to enjoy the best possible quality of life.

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  • Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    18 days ago
    £12.5–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Mitcham

    Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about helping children and young people feel safe, valued and empowered to reach their potential? Join our dedicated team as a Residential Support Worker and become a positive, consistent and inspiring presence in the lives of the children we support. This is more than a job—it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, create lasting memories and help young people develop the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to thrive. Role Overview As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide warm, compassionate and child-centred care within a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment. You will play an important role in helping children and young people feel secure, understood and encouraged. You must be able to engage young people positively and confidently, building genuine relationships through conversation, shared activities, encouragement and trust. Whether supporting a young person through a difficult day, celebrating their achievements or helping them try something new, your approach will make a lasting difference. We are looking for someone who is caring, energetic, resilient and reliable, with the ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations. You will work proactively as part of a team and help create a home where every child feels listened to, respected and supported. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care that reflects each child’s individual needs, wishes, risks and care plan., • Engage young people in a positive, respectful and meaningful way, encouraging participation, communication and trust., • Build safe, trusting and professional relationships with children and young people., • Support children with daily routines, including personal care where required, meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining a welcoming home environment., • Encourage children to develop independence, confidence, resilience and practical life skills., • Plan and take part in engaging activities, hobbies, key-work sessions, outings and community experiences that reflect young people’s interests., • Motivate young people to participate in education, training, employment, health appointments and other professional services., • Celebrate progress, recognise achievements and help young people identify and build on their strengths., • Contribute to the development, implementation and review of care plans, placement plans, risk assessments and individual support strategies., • Promote positive behaviour through calm, consistent, restorative and relationship-based approaches., • Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents, missing episodes and emergencies, following organisational procedures., • Maintain professional boundaries while providing warm, consistent and responsive care., • Complete clear, accurate and timely records, including daily logs, incident reports, key-work records and progress updates., • Communicate effectively with children, colleagues, families, social workers and other professionals., • Support children to maintain appropriate family and community relationships in accordance with their care plans., • Administer or support with medication where required, following training and organisational procedures., • Drive company vehicles when required to support appointments, education, activities and community access., • Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and reflective practice., • Work in accordance with safeguarding requirements, relevant legislation, regulatory standards and organisational policies. Person Specification The successful candidate will demonstrate: • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people., • The ability to engage young people naturally, positively and confidently., • A creative and enthusiastic approach to building relationships and encouraging participation., • A compassionate, patient and non-judgemental attitude., • The ability to connect with young people while maintaining clear and professional boundaries., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm, positive and solution-focused under pressure., • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow agreed care plans and procedures., • Good organisational and time-management skills., • Confidence using electronic systems for recording, reporting and communication., • An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and the importance of accurate record keeping., • Flexibility to work a varied rota, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties., • A willingness to get involved, be proactive and make a positive difference every day. Qualifications and Experience • Previous experience working with children or young people in residential care, education, youth work, social care or a similar setting is desirable., • Experience engaging young people through activities, mentoring, support work, education or community-based work is desirable., • A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People’s Workforce, or an equivalent qualification is desirable., • Applicants without the relevant Level 3 qualification must be willing to complete the required qualification within the appropriate timeframe., • A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive safely and responsibly are desirable., • Applicants must be willing to undertake all required training and participate fully in ongoing professional development. Safeguarding Hope & Noble is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide satisfactory references. All appointments will be made in accordance with safer recruitment requirements. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are caring, dependable, engaging and passionate about helping children and young people feel safe, build confidence and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you. Bring your energy, compassion and commitment to Hope & Noble—and help us create brighter futures, one young person at a time.

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  • SUPPORT WORKER – SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION
    SUPPORT WORKER – SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION
    30 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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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £15–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Care Workers & Support Workers 📍 Ealing Supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities We are currently recruiting compassionate and reliable Care Workers and Support Workers to join our team in the Hounslow area. You will be supporting children and young adults with Autism and learning disabilities, helping them to live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. About the Role As a Care/Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support in line with individual care plans. Your role will focus on promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion. Key responsibilities include: • Providing daily support tailored to individual needs, • Assisting with personal care (where required), • Supporting with routines, education, and community activities, • Encouraging communication, social interaction, and life skills, • Managing behaviours that may challenge with patience and professionalism, • Working closely with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams, • Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures About You We are looking for individuals who are: • Caring, patient, and empathetic, • Passionate about supporting individuals with Autism and learning disabilities, • Reliable and committed to providing high-quality care, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Good communicators with a calm and positive approach Experience is desirable but not essential — full training and ongoing support will be provided. What We Offer • Competitive pay rates, • Flexible working hours, • Comprehensive training and induction, • Ongoing professional development, • Supportive and inclusive working environment, • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives Requirements • Right to work in the UK, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply), • Willingness to undertake mandatory training, • Experience in Autism, learning disabilities, or care work is an advantage Apply Now If you are passionate about making a positive impact and supporting children and young adults to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Children’s Care Home Manager
    Children’s Care Home Manager
    9 days ago
    £45000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Location: South West London Start Date: Approximately 6 months from appointment Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to join our team and lead the management of a new Ofsted-registered children’s residential home. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who is looking for their next career move and would like to be involved in establishing and developing a high-quality children’s home from the outset. The ideal candidate We are looking for someone who has: • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification), • 3+ years’ experience working within residential childcare, • Previous experience in a senior/management role within a children’s residential setting, • A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and promoting positive outcomes for children, • Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and the regulations and standards applicable to children’s homes, • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, • The ability to manage and support a staff team effectively, • A commitment to providing children with a safe, nurturing and positive environment, • The ability to work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families and other professionals What we offer Competitive salary based on experience and suitability for the role. We understand that an experienced Registered Manager may already be in employment. As the home is due to commence operations in approximately 6 months, we are happy to work with the successful candidate around their existing employment. The successful applicant can remain in their current position until the new home is ready to commence, with a small retainer paid during the preparation period. This gives the successful candidate the opportunity to become involved in the development of the home without having to leave their current employment prematurely. Your role As Registered Manager, you will ultimately be responsible for: • The day-to-day management and operation of the children’s home, • Ensuring the home meets Ofsted regulations and standards, • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, • Recruiting, managing, supervising and developing staff, • Developing and maintaining policies and procedures, • Ensuring high standards of care and record keeping, • Working with placing authorities and other professionals, • Supporting positive outcomes for children and young people, • Preparing the home and team for Ofsted registration, • Maintaining a strong culture of safeguarding, accountability and continuous improvement Why join us? This is an opportunity to help shape a new children’s home from the beginning, rather than simply taking over an established service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the home’s development, policies, staffing structure and culture ahead of opening, with the potential to build and lead a high-performing team. To apply, please send your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant residential childcare experience, qualifications and why you are interested in the role. All applications will be treated confidentially.

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  • Cook/Front of House Team Member
    Cook/Front of House Team Member
    2 months ago
    £14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    About MOLO MOLO is a modern seafood restaurant serving premium fish & chips and fresh seafood in a fast-paced, open-kitchen environment. We take pride in serving high-quality food while delivering outstanding customer service. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Cook to join our growing team. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook food according to MOLO's recipes and quality standards., • Fry fish, chips, seafood and other menu items consistently., • Prepare ingredients before service and maintain excellent food presentation., • Deliver friendly, professional and efficient customer service., • Take customer orders, answer menu questions and assist guests with a positive attitude., • Work confidently in an open kitchen where interacting with customers is an important part of the role., • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation., • Follow HACCP, food safety and health & safety procedures., • Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and waste control., • Complete opening and closing duties., • Work efficiently under pressure and support your teammates during busy service periods. What We're Looking For • Previous experience in a busy kitchen, takeaway or restaurant., • Fish & chips or seafood experience is an advantage but not essential., • Excellent customer service and communication skills., • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn., • Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team., • Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. What We Offer • Staff meals during shifts., • Paid holiday entitlement., • Pension scheme (where eligible)., • Ongoing training and development., • Career progression opportunities within a growing business., • Friendly, supportive and professional working environment. Important Information This role involves both food preparation and customer service, so we're looking for someone who enjoys interacting with customers and takes pride in providing an excellent experience. Please note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you're passionate about great food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a growing team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

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