Home Care Worker – Cooking & Housekeeping Support Location: Southall (UB1) Pay Rate: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 17.5 hours per week (Weekends off) • Morning visit: 11:30am - 1:00pm (2 hours) This is a non-personal care role as gentleman is able to manage his personal care duties. The focus is on preparing fresh vegetarian meals and maintaining a tidy, comfortable home ensuring their safety and reporting any concerns. The client is able to express his wants and needs and he has a very supportive family living nearby who visit regularly. Main Duties: • Preparing fresh home-cooked Hindu vegetarian meals such as chapatis, aloo dishes, lady’s fingers, vegetable curries, Indian tea, and English breakfast sometimes., • General housekeeping, including cleaning dishes, tidying the kitchen and bedroom, wiping surfaces, laundry, and keeping the home safe and pleasant., • Ensuring the home remains clean, organised, and welcoming., • Must have the right to work in the UK., • Female applicants only (for cultural preference)., • Experience in Indian vegetarian/Hindu cooking to a high standard., • 2 professional references from previous employers., • DBS on the update service (preferred but not necessary), • Consistent weekday hours with weekends off., • Supportive family and management team., • A warm, respectful environment where your cooking skills are truly valued.
About Us: Daystarr Tender Care is a leading provider of compassionate, person-centred domiciliary care. We support individuals to live independently, confidently, and safely in their own homes while promoting social inclusion and overall well-being. Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our team. The HCA will provide high-quality care and support to clients in their own homes, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. Key Responsibilities: Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming Support clients with mobility, transfers, and daily exercises Administer medication as per care plans and policies Monitor and record client health, behaviour, and wellbeing. Prepare meals and assist with feeding when required. Encourage social interaction and engagement in activities. Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Communicate effectively with clients, families, and the care team. Follow all health, safety, and infection control procedure.s Requirements: Previous experience in a care role is preferred but not essential. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is an advantage Strong communication and interpersonal skills Empathy, patience, and a caring nature Ability to work independently and as part of a team Understanding of the principles of person-centred care DBS check (or willingness to undergo) Benefits: Competitive salary Ongoing training and professional development Supportive and friendly team environment Opportunities for career progression Salary to be negotiated.
Job post summary Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Job description: Location: Iver, Buckinghamshire Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (with flexibility for evenings, weekends & on-call duties) ⸻ About Us We are opening a brand-new children’s residential home in Iver, Buckinghamshire. The home is a spacious 5-bedroom property designed to accommodate up to 3 young people aged 8-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Our mission is to provide a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment where young people can heal from trauma, stabilise behaviours, and achieve long-term positive outcomes such as transitioning to foster care, independent living, or family reunification. We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and child-centred Registered Manager to lead the home, ensuring high standards of care, staff leadership, and compliance with Ofsted requirements. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Manage the home in line with Ofsted regulations and statutory requirements. Provide vision, leadership, and direction to the care team. Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in the home. Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and placement stability. Work in partnership with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and families. Ensure the home operates effectively within budgets and staffing requirements. Develop a trauma-informed, therapeutic culture that supports recovery and resilience. Maintain appropriate occupancy levels (up to 3 children) while prioritising individual needs. Represent the service professionally with Ofsted, commissioners, and external stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement, staff training, and team development. ⸻ Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) – Essential Minimum 1/2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s home with a proven track record of achieving ‘Good’ or better Ofsted ratings – Essential Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – Essential Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle – Essential Flexible approach to working hours with availability for on-call duties – Essential ⸻ What We Offer Competitive salary £50,000 – £60,000 per year Company pension scheme On-site parking Opportunity to shape and establish a new home from the ground up Supportive, values-driven leadership team Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking