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Children's Residential Support Worker - Full-Time Stanford-le-Hope, Essex We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Children's Residential Support Workers to join a well-established 5-bed mixed-gender children's residential home in Stanford-le-Hope. This is a full-time position, ideal for professionals who are passionate about supporting children and young people in a nurturing, structured, and safe environment. The home supports children and young people aged 8-18 with learning disabilities, focusing on promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive life outcomes. The Role As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will: Provide high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people Support with daily routines, personal care, education, and social development Promote independence, positive behaviour, and emotional resilience Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards Support young people in community activities, appointments, and outings Work as part of a committed, supportive care team✅ Essential Requirements Must be aged 22 or over Full UK manual driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years Previous experience within a residential or care setting Right to work in the UK Fully flexible and reliable Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to safeguarding children Desirable Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, or sensory needs Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies What's on Offer Competitive salary of £27,300 per annum, plus enhancements Full induction and ongoing professional training Clear career progression opportunities Supportive management and team environment Enhanced holiday and wellbeing benefits Immediate starts available If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your residential childcare career

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service located in Gravesend. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £26,227.50 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing. The Pelham road Service will be 5 new self-contained flats, for customers with learning disabilities, Autism and Complex needs, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person. Support Workers will need to be flexible and shifts will require some mornings, afternoons/Evenings and weekends. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. Supporting the customer to undertake a full timetable of preferred activities including sport and leisure activities, attending community groups, visiting local amenities, and introducing them to new activities to expand their horizons and networks; Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in all aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating; Enabling the customer to keep up with the important people in their life and to meet new people with shared interests; Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs, and communicating with them in a person-centred way; Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties and frustrations, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches; Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure; Driving the customer to activities using the customer's vehicle, in rotation with the wider team;About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgementWhat you'll bring: Essential: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities and supporting them in line with a PBS frameworkDesirable: Has some experience in Trauma Informed care Has some experience in working with people with Mental health Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support dutiesAbout us: Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that. Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a move on Support Plan Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.' Ensuring customers have full access to any move on welfare support by completing move on paperwork prior to customers move on date. Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items Accompany customers to property viewings. Helping to set up utilities for move on customers Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills Engage positively in reflective practice sessions with colleagues. Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement What you'll bring: Essential: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector Desirable: Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle About us: Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds