Healthcare support worker jobs in United Kingdom

Looking for a special needs nanny for a lovely 13yr Girl Carer should have play skills and engage with the child in 1:1 teaching/play sessions targeting basic functional/life/social communication skills. Training can be provided on how to engage with the child. If you have a caring attitude and willingness to make a difference, come and join our fantastic team based in South East London and the surrounding areas. You won’t regret it. As one of our Care Assistants you will get to meet our wonderful clients and build relationships. Not only do we offer fantastic rates of pay, job satisfaction and very flexible hours that suit you. Benefits of joining • Great rates of pay - UP TO £15 per hour • Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays • Paid Mileage • Flexible hours that work around you • Part time / full time / weekday / weekend / morning / evening work available • Local work available • Free Personal Protective Equipment provided • Paid holiday • Free Care certificate training • Ongoing Training • Exceptional support from our office staff and existing Care Assistants Duties involved As a Care Assistant you could be the highlight of somebody’s day or you could be there for them in their darkest hour, but you’ll do it all with the full support of our fantastic team of office staff and existing Care Assistants. Below are some examples of what our clients may need your support with. Light cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal preparation, medication, personal care, help to get dressed, washing and bathing, medical appointments, day centres, appointments, and social activities. If you think that you could make a difference to someone’s day and genuinely care about people, then we are looking for you. Requirements • A caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference • A desire to see elderly and vulnerable people treated with care and respect • Reliability, flexibility, hard work and honesty • Good communication skills and good teamwork skills • Be punctual, flexible

21 hours agoCroydon Town Centre, London

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•To deliver person-centred care that will meet individual residents’ personal, physical, social and psychological needs •To contribute to the preparation of individual care plans for residents, be involved in updating and reviewing relevant care plans to changing needs •To contribute to the support and management of service users who exhibit behaviours that challenge •To ensure effective, open and positive communication with working relationships between residents, staff, relatives, professionals and all visitors to the home •To recognise, respect and support the social, emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals and to deliver suitable activities in response to these needs •To engage residents in meaningful activity •To administer medication to residents according to guidelines and policy and procedure •To work positively as part of a multicultural team •To attend and contribute at staff meetings as requested and to act on discussions and information shared at these meetings •To be available for formal supervision and annual appraisal

3 days agoGrange, London

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We are looking for kind and caring people who want to make a difference to the lives of others. If you have a caring attitude and willingness to make a difference, come and join our fantastic team based in South East London and the surrounding areas. You won’t regret it. As one of our Care Assistants you will get to meet our wonderful clients and build relationships. Not only do we offer fantastic rates of pay, job satisfaction and very flexible hours that suit you. Benefits of joining • Great rates of pay - UP TO £15 per hour • Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays • Paid Mileage • Flexible hours that work around you • Part time / full time / weekday / weekend / morning / evening work available • Local work available • Free Personal Protective Equipment provided • Paid holiday • Free Care certificate training • Ongoing Training • Exceptional support from our office staff and existing Care Assistants Duties involved As a Care Assistant you could be the highlight of somebody’s day or you could be there for them in their darkest hour, but you’ll do it all with the full support of our fantastic team of office staff and existing Care Assistants. Below are some examples of what our clients may need your support with. Light cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal preparation, medication, personal care, help to get dressed, washing and bathing, medical appointments, day centres, appointments, and social activities. If you think that you could make a difference to someone’s day and genuinely care about people, then we are looking for you. Requirements • A caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference • A desire to see elderly and vulnerable people treated with care and respect • Reliability, flexibility, hard work and honesty • Good communication skills and good teamwork skills • In order to ensure the safety of staff and the vulnerable people we support during the Covid-19 pandemic, all staff will be required to comply with company, PHE and government recommendatio

4 days agoCroydon Town Centre, London

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WHAT THIS JOB ENTAILS: 1. Establishing meaningful relationships and providing practical/emotional support to the children/young people living with us. Contribute towards the provision of a secure, stable and supportive environment that enables our residents to build the life-skills and resilience needed to make the transition from living in care to living independently. 2. To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and cultural needs of children and young people within our care. Working from the guidelines from the 1989 Children’s Act, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters and any other relevant legislation. 3. To support the children/young people with their daily routines and care needs in line with their assigned care plan. Act as a good role model for the children and young people in the Home, offering good advice, guidance and assistance when needed. 4. To support children and young people to make their own choices and decisions, ensuring that their needs and wishes are fully considered in decisions relating to them. 5. To enable children/young people to develop their social skills, and to access educational and leisure activities and promote their participation in these. 6. To ensure the protection of the children and young people from significant harm, by, observing changes in children’s behaviour or appearance and complying fully with the Home’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy. 7. You will be responsible for key working named children, writing reports, maintaining up to date daily records and attending meetings with external professionals and other duties allocated to you. 8. Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc) 9. Providing advice, assistance, and support on a 1:1 basis to enable young people to address past and present difficulties 10. Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress

4 days agoBrentford, London

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Main Responsibilities include: Provide personal care to individuals (dependant on package of support) Support individuals in line with their person-centred plans. Support individuals in the day-to-day tasks involved in ordinary living. Administer medication. Candidates must be able to speak a good level of english and be able to write in english.

5 days agoBarkingside, London

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Caremark Richmond, Twickenham, Hampton, Feltham, Hounslow & Chiswick

Care givers, carers, care and support workers required to work for reputed care company. Excellent Pay, Pension benefits .Start on our Career Journey and progress to Senior Care Assistant or step-up to one of our office roles. All Training provided for new starters.

15 hours agoTwickenham Riverside, London

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Flexible work pattern with great benefits, providing essential support to our community – Join our award winning team Make a genuine difference within your local community and start a career within social care. We are an award-winning homecare company operating in the London Borough of Croydon. No experience necessary as full training is given. You will be expected to travel independently between customer visits, so it is preferable that you are able to drive and have your own transport. You can choose between working full-time and part-time. Working patterns include early mornings, late evenings and we ask for a commitment to working alternate weekends. Our Care Assistants benefit from competitive hourly pay rates from £11.05ph to £15.00ph, flexible working hours and a mobile phone plus: • Uniform & PPE • Career progression through our Career Pathway • 28 days holiday, pro rata • Mileage allowance • Training programme • Vocational training (QCF Health & Social Care) • Staff awards programme • Recruitment cash scheme • NHS top up scheme We care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to a residential care home. As a Care Assistant, you will provide crucial care and support in our customers’ homes to assist in all aspects of their daily life, such as personal care, medication support, meal preparation, companionship, taking the customer shopping and domestic support. We also warmly welcome those with previous Carer or Support Worker experience. Care for a change, apply now!

6 days agoCroydon Town Centre, London

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• Assisting vulnerable clients (Male and Female) with personal care tasks such as: bathing, dressing, toileting and administering medication. • Supporting the overall well-being of our residents, the efficient running of the service by completing tasks such as household cleaning, meal preparation, laundry duties, shopping, in-house or community activities etc. • Helping Service Users to maintain and develop relationships with family, friends, and other people important in their life along with the local community. • Ensuring Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed. • Being responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Manager of any changes in the needs of Service Users. • Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.

12 days agoNuthurst, England

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Care First Recruitment LTD aim to provide the best support to supported housing units and currently requires Support Workers within various London Boroughs. Job Purpose: Support workers provide emotional and practical support to individuals and their families who have difficulties living independently because of health issues, emotional problems or relationship difficulties. Typically, clients include people with physical, mental or learning disabilities, those who are struggling with drug or alcohol addictions, vulnerable children or adults, young offenders, or those suffering from marital or other relationship difficulties. They may work with clients who have short term care needs or those with longer term or lifelong difficulties. The needs of a support worker’s clients vary depending on the specifications of their role; you may work in the community, in a home support role or specifically with clients who have mental health issues. Hours: Ad Hoc and contracted roles available Main Responsibilities • To promote independence, life skills and informed choices • Treat service users with respect and dignity • Support service user in making informed choices • To empower service users to reach their full potential • Support service users to maintain personal hygiene and appearance • To promote a safe environment for the service user • Report accidents and injuries • To promote effective communication and relationships with service users and work colleagues • To ensure confidentiality is maintained Essentials • Good written/verbal communication skills • Able to work as part of a team • A non-discriminatory approach • NVQ Levels 3 in Health and Social Care or Relevant You are required to have a minimum of 18 months experience You will need to pass a background checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

14 days agoStrand and Whitehall, London

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Care Support worker We are recruiting a full time, permanent Care Support Worker for supported housing. You will be supporting people who have learning and physical disabilities who will depend on you to provide a high standard of support to meet their individual needs. We need people who can impact positively and inject their lives with joy and happiness & to eventually to live independently & integrate into community. As a Care Support Worker you will assist people to live well, be independent and connected to their own community providing social, practical and emotional support to people so that the individual supported can achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Where required support people with all activities of daily living including providing personal care (including cleaning) in a way the respects their dignity. Support individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities at home and in their community. Protect the safety of the people you are supporting, following all management plans consistently including those relating to health, diet, medication, finances and behaviour. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. An applicant must have relevant qualifications or training in care. Good Salary & perks.

14 days agoStrand and Whitehall, London

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Main Purpose of Job: Right Choice Housing project aims to house and support the venerable and those with supportive needs, who may struggle with substance abuse, budgeting and re –offending and mental health. Being responsible for supervising Supported Living for people with substance misuse, learning difficulties, offending issues and mental health. This job involves overseeing the day to day operations of the team ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively and that the quality of care provided to service users meets required standards. Main Tasks of Job: 1) Be responsible for the day to day supervision of the staff team and resources in order to ensure the provision of a quality service. This will require being available to float between all properties. 2) Ensure that the service operates in accordance with the policies and procedures of the business. 3) To work with Senior Management to ensure accurate business plans are in place. 4) To keep updated on developments concerning people within the properties of the business i.e. Care Standard Act 2000 and Skills for Care Training Strategy. 5) To access suitability of prospective tenants into supported living scheme using the eligibility criteria in liaison with Adult Social Care Departments and other key stakeholders, ensuring equal opportunities. 6) To liaise with Care Managers and other professionals to identify the changing needs of tenants and to access appropriate services as required. 7) Supervising a team of staff to include responsibility for recruitment, induction, training and development. To ensure that staff comply with all statutory and NVQ requirements. 8) To promote a balance between the expressed wishes and choices of tenants whilst ensuring that tenants do not expose themselves to uncalculated risks or harm. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation

15 days agoBircotes, England

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• To remain proactive throughout your shift; remaining in contact with management and interacting with S/U • Communicating sufficiently during handover with other staff members and remaining in contact with colleagues and management (verbally, through logging and reporting on specific platforms) • To ensure that placement (the home) remains clean and tidy throughout your shift; aiding S/U to stay tidy; you must provide a clean unit during handover and receive a clean unit from your colleague • You must keep clear, concise and accurate logs regarding the placement and each specific S/U • Interact with the S/U and complete the expected number of Key Work Sessions • Remain vigilant and report any concerns to management immediately • You will be expected to write weekly / monthly report on YP you engage with

17 days agoIlford Town Centre, London

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job: support worker company: margincare Healthcare Limited contract: Zero-Hour contract work pattern: shift rota,mixture of days,evenings and weekends. Do you want to make a big difference in someone's life? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better,then a support worker at one of our services could be the right choice for you. Either you are looking for a new career or already work in a healthcare through NHS or a private sector,you will be valued and supported,with career development opportunities available. It's a career that you can take pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of helping people and seeing them improve; being able to do activities that they couldn't do before or has never done before because of your help. What will you be doing? You will join an inclusive supportive team that works well together to provide care to a couple of venerable young adults with autism,learning difficulties and mental health conditions.it could be quite a challenging environment at times so a positive attitude,compassion,resilience and vigilance are very important.but it is hugely rewarding to see people improve. The shift patterns are very flexible,include working weekends,mixture of days,evenings and weekends. Apply now and one of our team member will get through to you.

18 days agoSheffield City Centre, Sheffield

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Providing creative arts and crafts projects in group settings with persons in early stage dementia. Offering support and assistance as required this is a wonderful opportunity for any person who is creative, kind and fun and enjoys empowering individuals

19 days agoBasildon, England

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As a care assistant, your responsibilities will vary as the nature of the role calls for it. However, these will mostly consist of: Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes and catheter bags Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client Assisting with shopping: This is completed on the client’s request and a finance form must be completed with a receipt Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the clients needs support Domestic duties: Cleaning, emptying bins, washing where requested Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), log book (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates. Please note: it is very important to note that each client has a person-centred care plan. This will contain everything the customer needs and will also outline their individual preferences, likes, dislikes and requirements. This is a live document and will need to be kept updated to ensure that the care and support provided is appropriate and MUST be followed stringently. Assist with medication: completing the MAR chart (Medical Administration Record) the administration of medication as outlined in the care plan and with customer consent Promote independence: to allow the client to do as much as they can for themselves and only offer support where they need it Maintain professional relationships: clients can only be visited on duty and a carer must be in full uniform, with ID and PPE (personal protection equipment). A carer must not accept any gratuities from the client.

20 days agoPlaistow South, London

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A wonderful opportunity has become available for several Support Workers to join a company who offer a combined approach to care, education and in-house therapeutic support for Young People up to the age of 19 with Autism and other associated complex needs in Bronllys near Brecon. The location is beautiful, and the site boasts 18 acres of luscious greenery and mountain views to support the well-being of the young people. As a Support Worker you can enjoy activities such as vegetable planting and den making in the garden, sensory activities such as instrumental play and teaching basic life skills such as cookery classes – all for the benefit of the young person’s future. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the health, well-being and safety of the Young People, whilst taking on more of a professional, family member approach to care. Previous experience of working with service users with autism is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided with a fully comprehensive induction programme to prepare you on your journey. In return you’ll receive: A competitive salary of £10.10-£10.65 per hour based on 40.25 hours per week (days, nights, and weekends) – equivalent annual salary of £21,140 -£22,290pa. Generous overtime scheme with opportunity of earning an extra £225 per month. Mileage allowance of £450 per year for 15 miles and over and £600 per year for 25 miles and over. Paid monthly. Paid comprehensive 2 week induction programme with classroom based and practical learning 225 hours pa paid annual leave and bank holiday allowance. Free meal will be provided while on duty.

27 days agoBronllys, Wales

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Looking for a carer to take care of our 97 year great grandmother of 5. She is in need of a friend as much as a carer to suit her kind nature, to support her in keeping her able bodied and mentally stimulated. We are looking for someone with good intentions, that has the careful consideration to make sure she has everything she needs to stay happy and comfortable. Being able bodied and still having her mental faculties, what our grandmother needs is a friend that will keep her company and stimulated. Someone to take care of the running of the house and helps to maintain her wellbeing in a proactive manner. It is a balance of maintaining a domestic routine but letting her help out as well, with a ‘doing with’ not ‘doing for’ approach. Working hours are 10-6pm Monday to Friday. The carer must live within a 5-mile radius of Kew bridge / Brentford, TW8 postcode. The pay is between £13-£15 per hour, depending on experience and suitability. Ideally someone who has a car but not an essential requirement. There is a preference for someone who has had their own children, that also understands the dynamic of a cultured family home. Holidays and breaks will be fairly negotiated. If possible to start with 2 weeks notice, post interview and meeting. Role requirements: - Cook meals - Domestic shopping - Maintain hygiene standards - Go for walks in the park - Changing sheets - Washing clothes - Cleaning the house - Setting up entertainment activities - Conversations and good company Please contact us if you are interested in the role by sending your CV with a 50 word introduction about who you are. Looking forward to hearing from you :)

28 days agoKew, London

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Community Senior Support Worker uk applicants only Job Description immediate start Or clientele is between 16 to 25 years old, we provide support to care leavers within a semi independent unit. Support young people and/or where necessary encourage them to participate in their preferred recreational and leisure activities Offer support on any problems, emotional, social and financially which the young person may have Help young people develop and maintain safe social networks. Ensure that they are aware of all the local community resources available to them. (COVID restriction’s permitted) Ensure that the young people are aware of and are motivated to seek and receive any statutory entitlements Where appropriate encourage young person’s links with family and extended family. Encourage young persons in developing and maintaining training/education/career interests. Maintain accurate written records of all interaction with young persons, These support logs will need to be submitted weekly In conjunction with the Manager, make sure that all development plans is carried out and regularly evaluated. As directed by the Manager, attend any meetings related to the outreach/residential support of the young person To carry out any other responsibilities as required by the Manager. Job Type: full Time 8-7pm Salary: Up to £11.50 per hour Experience: Support Environment: 1 year (Preferred) Location: NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Preferred) Full-time it part time hours Salary: From £10.20 per hour

28 days agoRavensbury, London

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Min Level 3 in care Preferred experience working with young people Good communicator Good admin skills to do reports Able to use their initiative Creative with activities home based / out of home

29 days agoBotwell, London

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Job Introduction We are Eden Futures, and we deliver exceptional support services for people aged 18 and over who have learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health and associated complex needs. We’re delighted to have opened a brand-new supported living service consisting of fifteen self-contained apartments in March 2022. We are urgently recruiting for Support Workers to join the team and help our service users to live as independently as possible. *Roles are paid at an hourly rate (£9.22-£9.50). The salary shown is as a per annum equivalent for information only. The higher rate is applicable to those aged 23 years and over and based on 42 hours per week. NLW applies and will be pro rata'd based on contracted hours Location Coventry, Little Cedars, United Kingdom

1 month agoCoventry, England

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Social Support, Kettering - £9.75 to £10.50 per hour 10 -15 hours per week. Fit into our team providing support into the community for a lady with an acquired brain injury. No previous care experience required, however, the right aptitude and enthusiasm are essential to provide her with a quality of life and maintain her safety. Applicants must be 25 years of age and a clean driving licence is needed.

1 month agoKettering, England

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Have you ever considered a carer as a Childrens support worker? A career where you make a difference in childrens lives every day and you can work full or part-time too. Previous experience working with children is an advantage We can offer: · Hourly pay - £10.75 per hour weekdays , £12 weekends £18.50 bank holidays, · Guaranteed hours for full and part-time positions, · Bonus potential, · Annual pay review. In addition: · 45p per mile (mileage) · Paid holiday · Pension contribution · 4 days initial training plus shadowing · Free uniform · Experienced and supportive management and on-call team · Career opportunities · Ongoing training and supervision · Full training for new carers We are also recruiting at other levels. Please reply to this email if you are interested in discussing our current opportunities. Kind Regards Caremark Recruitment Team

1 month agoSouth Oxhey, Watford

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The last thing you need is an unreliable recruitment consultant It time for a better staffing solution and we are confident that we can cover every vacant shift in your company because we have a better way of booking and managing workforce. All you need is to save time, set your own rates, fill your vacancies and maintain continuity with our skilled workers: • Healthcare workers (Doctors, nurses, carers and support workers ) • Legal practitioners(paralegals, lawyers, solicitors and barristers) • administrators and accountants or our unskilled workers: • Security workers • domestic workers, • cleaners • ware house operatives Just contact us at CHY LEGAL RESOURCES and tell us the shifts you have and the roles you want us to fill. Then consider your work done.

1 month agoBelvedere, London

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We are looking for experienced support workers to come on board full time (36 hours per week - 3 days) with opportunity to do overtime upon request. The role: -Provide support to young people whilst at the same time encouraging and promoting their independence -To encourage young people to engage in recreational activities both inside/outside the placement, including sporting activities -To encourage and support young people to attend appointments pertaining to their daily lives and to encourage them too be part of decision making concerning their progress and developmental goals -Support young people to do grocery shopping, prepare meals, budgeting and financial support -Support their emotional and mental well-being. This is important as we provide therapeutic interventions. -Support young people’s readiness to move on and transition to independent living. -To key work and support key workers with updating young people’s records. -Communicate appropriately with young people, taking into account their individual communication needs. -To accurately record all young people's ongoing information which will provide a true reflection of the young person’s time at the placement -Using electronic database to log information pertaining to the young person Responsibility towards management and department personnel. The youth support worker (YSW) must collaborate effectively with other team members to ensure the CGS mission is being achieved through the organisation aims and objectives. To keep abreast with current legislation that may have an impact on their duties and responsibilities. To undertake any training as deemed necessary by CGS Service Manager. To participate in and contribute to professional supervision, and appraisal processes on a regular basis. To proactively seek relevant courses to enhance personal and professional development within the role. To attend all staff meetings, supervision and staff annual appraisals.

1 month agoLeyton, London

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