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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    2 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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  • Night Porter
    Night Porter
    1 month ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    Romford

    NIGHT PORTER Starting Salary: £12.71 per hour We're looking for a reliable and responsible Night Porter to join our friendly hotel team. You'll be the face of the hotel overnight, making sure our guests are welcomed, looked after and able to enjoy a safe, peaceful night's sleep. Towards the end of your shift, you'll help get breakfast ready so our morning team can start serving as soon as they arrive. Hours: This is a waking night role, 2–3 nights per week on a rotation covering Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. • Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00pm – 6:30am, • Sunday: 10:00pm – 7:00am Key duties: • Check in late-arriving guests and handle their payments, • Serve drinks from the bar to guests, • Carry out regular security checks of the building to keep guests and property safe, • Deal with guest requests and queries during the night, • Respond calmly to any issues or emergencies, following hotel procedures, • Light cleaning of the bar, kitchen and reception areas, • Breakfast help: set up the breakfast tables, lay out cereals, milk, juices and bread, and start preparing the sausages and bacon ready for the breakfast team, • Hand over to the morning team at the end of your shift What we're looking for: ✅ Reliable, trustworthy and honest ✅ Comfortable working alone and staying alert through the night ✅ Friendly, polite and professional with guests ✅ Confident handling cash and card payments ✅ Calm and sensible under pressure ✅ Happy to help with breakfast preparation and follow good kitchen hygiene ✅ Food hygiene certificate an advantage (training can be provided) ✅ Previous hotel, reception, bar or security experience preferred but not essential ✅ Must be 18 or over and have the right to work in the UK Benefits: ✔ Free on-site parking ✔ Casual dress ✔ Supportive team environment ✔ Immediate start available

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