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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    8 days ago
    £12.71–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Job Purpose The Care Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals who require assistance with daily living, personal care, health and wellbeing. The post holder will promote dignity, privacy, independence, choice and respect at all times and will work in accordance with individual care plans, company policies, safeguarding procedures and applicable legislation. Key Responsibilities · Provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care and support plans. · Assist service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and continence support where required. · Support individuals with mobility, transfers and positioning in accordance with assessed needs and moving-and-handling procedures. · Assist with meals, drinks and appropriate nutritional support. · Support individuals with medication in accordance with training, care plans and company medication procedures. · Provide emotional and social support and encourage meaningful activities. · Promote independence and enable individuals to make choices about their daily lives. · Observe and report changes in physical, emotional or mental wellbeing. · Maintain accurate and timely care records and daily notes. · Communicate effectively with senior staff, colleagues, families and relevant professionals. · Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately. · Maintain confidentiality and protect personal information. · Follow infection prevention and control procedures. · Comply with health and safety, fire safety and emergency procedures. · Attend required training, supervision and staff meetings. · Work collaboratively as part of the wider care team. · Treat every individual with dignity, respect, equality and compassion. Person Specification Essential · Genuine commitment to providing high-quality care. · Good communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to work respectfully with vulnerable adults. · Ability to follow care plans, policies and instructions. · Ability to maintain accurate records. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Willingness to complete mandatory and role-specific training. Desirable · Previous experience in adult social care. · Care Certificate or relevant health and social care qualification. · Experience of working with individuals with complex care or support needs. Safeguarding The Care Assistant has a responsibility to safeguard adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation and avoidable harm. Any safeguarding concern must be reported promptly in accordance with Move Ahead Care Ltd procedures. Health and Safety The post holder must comply with all health and safety requirements, including infection control, moving and handling, fire safety, accident reporting and risk management procedures. Professional Standards The post holder is expected to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, respectful conduct and a commitment to continuous improvement. Performance Expectations The Care Assistant is expected to consistently provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care while maintaining accurate documentation and escalating concerns appropriately.

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  • Special Needs Teaching Assistant
    Special Needs Teaching Assistant
    30 days ago
    £14 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Pay: £14 per hour Location: QuestLearn, Wanstead Hours: Flexible opportunities across After School, Sundays and School Holidays QuestLearn is looking for enthusiastic, fun and hardworking SEN Support Workers to join our team supporting children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We provide respite services for families, and many of the children who attend have complex and high levels of need. We are therefore looking for people who already have relevant experience supporting children with SEND and are confident working in a hands-on support role. Available Work After School: 3:00pm–6:00pm Sundays: 9:00am–12:00pm School Holidays: 9:00am–3:00pm Our next holiday scheme will run from 26th–30th October. You can work across different sessions depending on your availability. About the Role You will support children with a wide range of additional needs to take part in activities, play, socialise and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. The role can involve supporting children with complex and challenging needs. Some children require personal care, including support with toileting and changing nappies. Some of the children we support can also become very physical when dysregulated. You will need to be confident remaining calm, following agreed support plans and working closely with the rest of the QuestLearn team. Positive handling training would be very beneficial, although it is not essential. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is: • Enthusiastic, positive and fun, • Hardworking and reliable, • Proactive and able to use their initiative, • Patient, calm and flexible, • Comfortable providing personal care, • Confident supporting children with complex needs, • Experienced in working with children with SEND, • Able to work effectively as part of a team An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Experience Required Please only apply if you have previous experience supporting children with SEND or similarly complex needs. This is an active, hands-on role supporting children who may require significant levels of adult support, so relevant experience is essential. Interested? If you are interested in joining the QuestLearn team, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with some information about your experience and your availability for After School, Sundays and/or School Holidays. QuestLearn Explore • Learn • Belong questlearn.co.uk

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