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Dignity health jobs in United Kingdom

  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Support Worker Location: London and Kent area. (Please note that work location may vary in line with company and service needs). Reports To: Supported Living Manager Employment Type: Full time (Shift-based, including evenings, weekends, and sleep ins where required) *NOT SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES REQUIRING COS SPONSORSHIP NOW, OR IN THE FUTURE* Role Purpose: The Support Worker plays a vital role in delivering high quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of needs. The role focuses on promoting independence, dignity, choice, and community inclusion, while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users at all times. Key Responsibilities Person Centered Support • Provide day-to-day support to service users in line with individual care and support plans, • Promote independence, life skills, and social inclusion, • Support service users with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks where required, • Encourage participation in community activities, education, training, and employment opportunities Health, Safety, and Wellbeing • Safeguard the physical and emotional wellbeing of service users, • Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and medication procedures, • Accurately record and report incidents, concerns, and changes in service user needs, • Work in line with CQC standards, company policies, and statutory requirements Communication and Teamwork • Work collaboratively with supervisors, colleagues, families, and external professionals, • Maintain professional boundaries and respectful relationships at all times, • Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and mandatory training Transport and Community Access • Support service users to attend appointments and community activities, • Drive service users where required as part of their support plan Essential Requirements • Must have the right to work in the UK, • Must NOT require Certificate of Sponsorship now or in the future, • Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence, • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both written and verbal, • A caring, patient, and reliable approach to supporting others, • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays Desirable Experience • Previous experience in health or social care, • Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, or complex needs, • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and person centred care What We Offer • Supportive management and supervision, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, • Career progression within a growing organisation Qualifications • Experience as a Support Worker and knowledge of safeguarding practices is essential, • Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills to build supportive relationships, • Strong command of the English Langauge, • Technical support skills to assist clients with basic digital or technological needs, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, • Willingness to learn and adapt to client-specific requirements, • Previous experience in a care or support role is advantageous but not mandatory, • Relevant certifications in care or support work are beneficial Disclaimer This job description is not exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities listed above include, but are not limited to, those outlined and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service and the organisation. Work location may vary based on operational requirements.

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  • Health Care Manager
    Health Care Manager
    7 days ago
    £16–£25 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Domiciliary Care Manager – Job Description: Job Overview HA24 Healthcare Ltd is seeking an experienced and dedicated Domiciliary Care Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality home care services within the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, supervising care staff, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, and promoting outstanding person-centred care for service users living in their own homes. This role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for delivering compassionate and safe care that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Manage the daily operations of the domiciliary care service to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care delivery. Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans tailored to individual service user needs. Conduct initial assessments, risk assessments, and regular care reviews. Recruit, supervise, support, and mentor care staff to maintain high professional standards. Prepare staff rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels to meet service user requirements. Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, safeguarding procedures, and company policies. Monitor care quality through spot checks, audits, observations, and service user feedback. Oversee medication support and ensure safe medication administration practices. Liaise effectively with families, healthcare professionals, local authorities, and external agencies. Investigate incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns promptly and professionally. Maintain accurate records, reports, and care documentation. Promote a culture of dignity, respect, equality, and person-centred care. Support staff training and continuous professional development. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience within domiciliary care or homecare management. Strong knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and care compliance requirements. Experience in staff supervision, recruitment, and performance management. Ability to manage care packages, rotas, and operational responsibilities effectively. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of medication management and care planning processes. Compassionate and professional approach to supporting vulnerable adults. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Qualifications NVQ Level 3 or Level 5 in Health & Social Care (preferred). Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within domiciliary care. Enhanced DBS check required. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred. What We Offer Competitive salary Career progression opportunities Ongoing training and professional development Supportive and friendly working environment Flexible working arrangements

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  • Project Leader
    Project Leader
    27 days ago
    £15 hourly
    Part-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    Project Leader (Part-Time) – True Honour Charity 📍 Hounslow & Kingston (local applicants only) 🕒 10 hours per week | 📅 May 2026 – March 2027 💷 £15 per hour | Paid monthly About True Honour True Honour is a small, survivor-led specialist charity founded in 2015. We specialise in safeguarding and supporting women and families affected by domestic abuse, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and harmful practices. We work directly with survivors, train frontline professionals, and campaign for stronger systems and better protection for those at risk. Everything we do is rooted in lived experience and a deep commitment to justice, dignity, and real change. About the Role True Honour is looking for a motivated, proactive Project Lead to help deliver our Empowering Communities project across Hounslow and Kingston. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes initiative, works well independently, and genuinely cares about supporting vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds. You will plan and deliver weekly women's group sessions, build local partnerships, and help women access the support they need, including safety planning, court preparation, and referrals to key services. What You Will Do 1. Plan and deliver weekly women's group sessions focused on confidence, English skills, digital basics, safety awareness, and wellbeing, 2. Proactively reach out to women in the community to encourage participation and reduce isolation, 3. Provide one-to-one support including safety planning, emotional support, and help accessing GP, housing, schools, and benefits, 4. Build strong partnerships with local organisations, schools, GPs, health services, and statutory agencies, 5. Promote the project and raise awareness of the support available, 6. Monitor, record, and report on activities and outcomes accurately and on time, 7. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive or personal data What We Are Looking For 1. A genuine self-starter who takes initiative and works well without close supervision, 2. Experience leading or coordinating community projects within the last two years, 3. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, 4. Organised, reliable, and solutions-focused under pressure, 5. A deep understanding of the challenges faced by women from diverse cultural backgrounds, including the impact of domestic abuse and other forms of abuse such as honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and coercive control. This is central to everything we do and we are looking for someone who truly gets it, 6. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), 7. Strong written and verbal communication skills, 8. Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and confidentiality The Right Attitude We are looking for someone who is: • Driven and caring — you have a natural drive to make things happen and you take the lead with care and confidence, • Flexible — you are happy to turn your hand to different tasks as things change, • Professional and reliable — people can count on you and you take your responsibilities seriously, • Positive — you bring warmth, energy, and genuine commitment to the women you work with and the team around you, • Experience working in a similar environment is a must Other Requirements • DBS check required (or willingness to undergo one), • Must be based locally and able to travel between Hounslow and Kingston, • Predominantly community-based with some remote admin work What We Offer • A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to women's lives, • Flexible working hours, • Support and supervision from the True Honour team, • The chance to shape and lead a meaningful, funded community project If you are someone who leads with heart, takes ownership, and wants to make a real difference to women's lives, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Domestic Assistant
    Domestic Assistant
    1 month ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    Epsom

    Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Domestic Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within our care home, including specialist dementia care areas. This role is essential in creating a safe, calm, and comfortable environment that supports the wellbeing of residents, particularly those living with dementia. Key Responsibilities • Clean and maintain residents’ rooms, communal areas, bathrooms, and staff areas to a high standard, • Carry out daily, weekly, and deep cleaning tasks in line with schedules, • Follow infection control, health & safety, and COSHH procedures at all times, • Use cleaning products and equipment safely and store them securely, • Dispose of general and clinical waste appropriately, • Replenish cleaning supplies and report low stock levels, • Respond promptly to spillages or urgent cleaning needs, • Report maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns to management Dementia Care Responsibilities • Work in a calm, respectful, and reassuring manner around residents living with dementia, • Be mindful of noise levels, routines, and familiar environments to avoid distress or confusion, • Respect residents’ personal spaces and belongings, recognising that changes in environment can be unsettling, • Use clear, simple communication when interacting with residents, • Be aware of behaviours associated with dementia and respond with patience and understanding, • Support a homely, non-clinical environment that promotes comfort and familiarity Requirements • Previous cleaning experience (care, healthcare, or hospitality preferred), • Basic understanding of hygiene standards and infection control (training provided), • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Good attention to detail and time management, • Reliable, punctual, and flexible, • Basic communication skills in English Desirable • Experience working in a care home, particularly with dementia care, • Knowledge of COSHH regulations, • Basic awareness of dementia and person-centred care approaches, • Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality Personal Attributes • Compassionate and patient, especially when working around vulnerable adults, • Respectful of residents’ dignity, independence, and individuality, • Professional, trustworthy, and discreet, • Calm and positive approach, particularly in sensitive situations What We Offer • Competitive pay, • Training in dementia awareness and care standards, • Supportive and inclusive working environment, • pension, meals, uniform

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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    2 months ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are looking for a Waking night and day shift support worker / carer to join the lovely team around our 19 year old son who has epilepsy and profound autism, is non verbal and has additional health needs. He lives at home with his family and dog. We will need someone to take on both daytime hours as well as cover 1-2 waking nights per week. We need to cover the following waking nights: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the moment. These night supports are strictly waking nights. You would often work together with other team members to engage him in every day activities and to take him out into the community. But you would also need to take on sole charge after training. He can walk short distances but otherwise uses a wheel chair. He likes to go to the park, shopping, cafe and sometimes some planned activities all with a lot of support. His communication is mainly through pictures of reference and is taught with ABA principles. His ABA consultant is training the You would be expected to attend those team meetings. He sometimes is also tired and unwell after a seizure or other illness and will then just need care and nurturing and patience. He also sometimes has hospital stays which requires patience. You would be assisting him with everyday skills and activities as well as feeding, bathing and toileting. Ideally you have experience with catheterisation and peresteen as well as PEG feeding too. But we can also train you. On normal days he needs support workers to be patient, fun and also strong as he is a lanky teenager who does need a lot of physical support. You would need to be able to appreciate a person who has profound autism and treat him with dignity. When working a waking overnight you will need to make sure that he is safe and alert parents in case of a seizure. This position also involves keeping his environment generally tidy and clean and help with his laundry. Please only people who are dog friendly apply. Please only non smokers and non vapers apply. You should be responsible, cheerful, honest and very reliable, physically strong and healthy as he needs a lot of support. You will be trained by members of the team and the education consultant and be taught the principles of ABA - a behaviour therapy. You would be someone who has interest in special needs, psychology and perhaps nursing. You would perhaps have studied a related field or are planning to study a related field. You would need to be flexible and sometime cover for other people in the team if they are away on holidays or ill. Ideally you would work with a UTR number on a self-employed basis or if needed because of a visa through an agency with a PAYE (we can help with this). You should: • Apply with cover letter, CV, DBS and relevant references, • Commit for minimum a year., • Invoice at the end of every month, • Able to work legally in the UK, • Be based in London We are based in Islington. Please reply explaining why you are interested (and please read full advertisement before), then also upload your CV and lateron we need relevant references and a copy of your DBS. Weekly hours: minimum 26 hours (often more) or if full-time minimum 37.5 hours. please indicate in your application if you are after full or part time (can work with UTR or only PAYE) interested in both day and night shifts or only night shifts (we can not hire anyone who is not interested in the night shift). This is not a second job possibility (we would like to find someone who takes on this position as their only job even if it can only be part time because of studies. Starting Date: for training Asap. Training first only days time. All training done through shadowing. We look forward to hearing from you.

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