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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Finsbury Park, London

    We are seeking compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to join our team. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to clients in their own homes, promoting their independence, health, and well-being. You will be a key part of our dedicated team, helping to deliver care that is respectful, dignified, and meets the individual needs of each client. Key Responsibilities: Provide personal care to clients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming. Assist with mobility, including moving and positioning clients safely. Support clients with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration. Administer medications as directed and in accordance with care plans. Help with light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and tidy environment. Provide companionship and emotional support, promoting mental and social well-being. Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care. Document care activities and maintain accurate client records. Follow all policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines. Qualifications and Skills: Previous experience in a care role is desirable but not essential; training will be provided. A caring, empathetic nature and a passion for helping others. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is preferred but not mandatory.

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  • Waking night Support for SEN teenager
    Waking night Support for SEN teenager
    1 month ago
    £16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for a Waking Night support worker / Carer to join a lovely team around our 18 year old teenager who has epilepsy, non verbal autism and additional health needs. We would need someone to take on 2 - 3 waking nights per week – the nights we need covering are the nights between Sunday and Friday. Normally we have cover for Friday and Saturday. We feel consecutive nights are best. These are 13 hour night shifts in the family home of the young man. These shifts are strictly waking to spot seizures (with video monitor and heart rate monitor). We are looking for someone experienced. On waking night shifts you need sufficient time to rest as you will need to be awake and alert during the waking night shifts. This position can not be taken as a second position next to a full time job. It might be suitable for a student of a related field (medical, Psychology or anything health related). You would often work together with other team members at the beginning or end of your shift (eg for bath time). Day shifts might available too on occasion. You would be assisting the young man with everyday skills and activities as well as feeding, bathing and toileting. It would be preferable if you are experienced with IC catheterisation otherwise we will train you. When working a waking overnight you will need to make sure that he is safe and alert parents in case of a seizure. You need to tidy and keep his environment clean and tidy. You should be responsible, cheerful, honest and very reliable and physically strong and healthy as he needs a lot of support and is immune compromised. You will be trained by members of the experienced team in all of his health needs but also the principles of ABA - a behaviour therapy. You will need to attend some of the team meetings too. There will be a general schedule but you will still need to be a bit flexible and sometime cover for other people in the team. You should: • Commit for minimum a year., • ideally be self-employed., • Invoice at the end of every month, • Able to work legally in the UK, • Be based in London, • Non Smokers and non Vapers only., • Needs to be comfortable with dogs. The position is based in north London. Please reply with a small cover letter explaining why you are interested (and please read full advertisement), send us your CV. Lateron we will need relevant references and a copy of your DBS. Salary Offered: £16 per hour or £208 per 13 hour night shift. Starting Date: for initial daytime training Asap. We look forward to hearing from you.

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  • Care Coordinator
    Care Coordinator
    2 months ago
    £25000–£26000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    JOB OVERVIEW: • To provide leadership to care staff within the service., • To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager., • To supervise the care delivery within the service., • To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may, from time-to-time, be required to maintain practices as up to date., • This job description should be read in conjunction with the company’s staff handbook, which outlines additional policies and procedures relevant to this role. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (including numeracy, literacy,and English-speaking abilities: • Experience in Care Coordinating minimum of 1 year, within a similar environment., • Knowledge of rota planning, ensuring adequate staff on duty with correct skill mix and fair allocation on off duty/annual leave., • Knowledge and understanding of Dols/Mental Capacity Act/Safeguarding., • Preferably NVQ level 2 or similar qualifications., • Good written and oral communication skills including an ability to be sensitive to the needs of clients with mental health issues and an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people including Social Workers, practitioners, and other professionals., • Good IT skills including proven experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: • Listening & responsive skills., • Organised and flexible., • Able to problem solve and to recognise when to refer to senior manager., • Able to manage by example., • Able to delegate and to give clear instructions., • Ability to work under pressure, independently and as a team player., • Approachable & sympathetic., • Observant. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: General responsibilities of the position include: 1. Deploy and supervise team/carer when necessary., 2. Mentor new members of staff., 3. To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service., 4. Maintain a smart and tidy appearance and always wear the appropriate clothing whilst on duty., 5. Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service., 6. Attend/Lead training sessions and fire drills, as required., 7. Ensure confidentially and Data Protection is adhered and no matters concerning clients or business operational are not discussed with other clients or outside the office with anyone one else., 8. Observance of Health and Safety requirements, 9. Report any accidents involving either staff or clients., 10. Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users., 11. Be prepared to do extra or other duties on occasions as requested in line with the job.

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