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About Dimensions\nAt Dimensions, every day is a chance to make a real difference. Guided by courage and ambition, we promise you purpose in your work, pride in your impact, and support to grow. Together, we’ll create lives filled with joy, independence, and unforgettable experiences. Because when every day matters, the work we do truly changes lives.\nAbout the role\n * Female Support Worker\n * Edgware, London\n * Full time and part time hours considered (including wake night vacancies)\n * £13.78 per hour\nWe’re looking for an experienced female Support Worker to join our complex supported living home in Edgware, London, earning £13.78 per hour. We have full-time and part-time roles available, with day shifts and waking night contracts. Typical shifts include 7:00am–2:30pm, 2:15pm–9:45pm, and 9:45pm–7:15am.\nThis is a highly specialist role providing 2:1 support to a young woman in her early 30s who lives independently in her own home. To be successful, you must have proven experience supporting individuals who present with behaviours of distress. We’re seeking someone confident, emotionally resilient, and skilled in working within a complex needs environment.\nYour role will focus on helping her feel safe, understood, and empowered in her daily life, so a warm, creative, and engaging approach will really help build a positive relationship. Support includes routines such as meal preparation and personal care.\nYou’ll be working within an established Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework and will receive specialist training as part of your induction. Consistency, calmness, and patience are essential, as you’ll need to adapt to changing needs while maintaining a person-centred and trauma-informed approach.\nAbout you\n * Demonstrable experience supporting people with behaviours of distress in a specialist or complex setting.\n * Experience working with people with learning disabilities and autism.\n * Confident communicator, including using alternative communication methods.\n * Comfortable with personal care, medication administration, record keeping, and flexible shift working.\n * Emotionally resilient, empathetic, and aligned with our values.\nRewards that make a difference\n * Competitive Pay – Attractive hourly rates and permanent contracts.\n * Generous Annual Leave – 30 days (including bank holidays), rising to 35 days with service.\n * Pension Scheme – Employer and employee contributions.\n * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.\n * Health and Wellbeing Benefits – Access to Aviva Health, discounted health cash plans, and salary advance schemes.\n * Shopping Discounts – Through Vivup and Blue Light Card for supermarkets, retail, and leisure.\n * Career Development – Award-winning Aspire programme and Dimensions Academy for training and progression.\n * Additional Perks – Bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, holiday buy/sell options, and refer-a-friend bonus (£500).\n * Inclusive Culture – Disability Confident Leader status, reasonable adjustment support, and diversity initiatives.\nApply now.\n * An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.\n * Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.\n * We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.\n * As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training, and career development of disabled employees.\n * As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on (phone number removed).\n * We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs.We have an exciting opportunity available for a Relief Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable an

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under current UK immigration guidelines Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you. At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England. As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us. Where will I be working? Welcome to Parkview. We are a 24 hour Residential Care Home providing care for people with Learning Disabilities for over 10 years. We accommodate up to six people with profound Learning Disabilities. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible and to assist them to live healthy, active lives. Shift Patterns This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be required to work a mix of day shifts and night shifts. Please note that you must be a driver to be considered for this role. What will I be doing? This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include: • Promoting the independence of people we support, • Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday, • Arranging activities in the home and in the local community, • Developing residents' life skills and personal interests, • Helping residents stay safe and healthy, • Assisting with personal care needs, • Manual handling, • Supporting people with medication Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are: • Passionate, caring and enthusiastic, • Flexible, patient and non-judgemental, • A great team player with lots of energy, • Able to demonstrate good communication skills We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you. At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England. As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us. Where will I be working? Welcome to Timberlea. We are a 24 hour supported living service, providing care for people with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs for over 10 years. We accommodate up to twelve people with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible. You will be required to support clients with their medication and personal care needs. Shift Patterns This is a waking nights position. The shift pattern is from 9pm to 7am. What will I be doing? This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include: • Promoting the independence of people we support, • Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday, • Arranging activities in the home and in the local community, • Developing residents' life skills and personal interests, • Helping residents stay safe and healthy, • Assisting with personal care needs, • Manual handling, • Supporting people with medication Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are: • Passionate, caring and enthusiastic, • Flexible, patient and non-judgemental, • A great team player with lots of energy, • Able to demonstrate good communication skills We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. Turning Point

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking to elevate your career, where you can make a real difference and change lives for the better? If so, join Community Houses, and provide care for adults with complex mental health needs. You will be key in supporting individuals to lead a full and valued life. It’s a career that you can take pride in. Our Care Home service, known as Community Houses, has rapidly expanded with 4 sites across Keighley that offer a step-down service to adults with complex mental health needs. We are a unique service which offers enhanced care to our Service Users to continue with their rehabilitation journey, including physical health monitoring with support from local medical services. Each service is a large residential house with an office and is where you will help our Service Users to carry out routine daily tasks - everything from help with cooking, cleaning, activities in the community and encouraging independent living in their future. You will even have day trip visits to the seaside with service users as part of this role. At Community Houses, you will have the chance to develop your skills and career. With a huge range of courses on offer, if you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. What you will be doing: You will join the qualified and experienced team that supports people with mental health conditions. We are a step-down service between Three Valleys Hospital and Independent Living, supporting service users who are ready to leave the hospital setting but do not quite have the full life skills to live on their own in the community. Whether you have been a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or a Care Worker, you can utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life. We have a 4-tier working structure and all Senior Support Workers are on one level. You will report to a Team Leader with the Registered Manager and Deputy on-site daily who can be approached for support, questions and anything else you will need. The last staff survey identified that at our staff answered yes to the question ‘I feel well supported by my line manager. You will work across all four houses and encourage our Service Users to lead a full and valued life, helping them to live more independently, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. It can at times be a challenging environment, but regular feedback from staff is that it is hugely rewarding to see people improve; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week - because of you. As a 24/7 service the standard shift pattern is on a rolling two-week basis covering days, nights and weekends. Overtime is also available and occasional flexibility can also be offered. Full time hours of 37.5 hours per week and Part time hours of 21.5 hours per week are available. Senior Support Worker duties include: • Assist Service Users with their day-to-day activities i.e. Cooking, cleaning, washing, some personal care, • Contributing to individual recovery journeys, • Promoting independence and empowerment, • Writing and updating care plans, • Recording Service User electronic notes, • Promoting activities and supporting Service Users with in-house and community-based rehabilitation, • Issuing Medication, • Experience as Senior Support Worker, • Leadership skills and experience, • Strong empathy and a caring and compassionate nature, • Willingness to support residents with personal hygiene, • Excellent people and communication skills, and a good sense of humour, • Deal with challenging behaviours, • Have a positive and professional approach, • Be reliable, flexible, hard-working and honest • Annual Salary of £25,740, • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave– plus your birthday off!, • Free meals and parking in local streets., • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance, • Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals, • Pension contribution to secure your future, • Life Assurance for added peace of mind About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

About us At Achieve together, one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, deafness, hearing loss and associated complex needs, we strive to empower and inspire people in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to thrive, live their lives independently, and to the fullest, while supporting them to achieve their goals and aspirations. Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn’t be who we are today. In their own words, people we support are looking for Support Workers with all or most of the following traits: • Supportive& caring, • Reliable& trustworthy, • Friendly & approachable, • Happy, • Kind, • Great at communicating& listening, • Fun and up for a laugh, • Happy to learn new skills At Achieve together, you’ll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills as a Support Worker and beyond. Whatever your aspirations, we can help you reach your goals and forge a long-lasting career in social care. You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities. We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as: • Career progression and training opportunities, • Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services,, • Stream- a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances About you New to social care? That’s OK! As long as you’re ready to learn, we provide full training to ensure you can provide the best possible support If you have the qualities and interests that align with people we support, we can’t wait for you to apply! We regularly review our job adverts to ensure they reflect current hiring needs. In some cases, adverts may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive sufficient applications or the role is filled. Conversely, some adverts may remain open beyond the original closing date until the position is successfully filled. This approach helps us attract the best talent while maintaining flexibility in our recruitment process. To ensure fair consideration and timely progression, internal applicants should submit their applications no later than the end of the first week after the role is advertised. Applications received after this point may not be guaranteed review.

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs.We have an exciting opportunity available for a Relief Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable an

A recruitment agency in Chorleywood is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide care to adults with learning disabilities. Apply if you are passionate about supporting vulnerable adults! #J-18808-Ljbffr. This role involves assisting with daily living tasks and creating a supportive environme

A local care service provider in Radlett is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker for an immediate start. The role requires providing hands-on care to individuals with complex needs, ensuring quality support while managing challenging behaviours.

Learning Disabilities Support Worker. About the Learning Disabilities Support Worker role. You will operate within our local Support environments, providing hands on care to the service users, so you can expect to have total involvement with everything they do.

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Stainton Court! Position: Support Worker Location: Bushey, Watford Salary: £10,344 per annum Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week) Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently? We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our friendly team at Stainton Court, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities. You will provide respectful, person-centred care that promotes dignity and inclusion, working collaboratively to help individuals build life skills, manage daily routines, and achieve their goals. Responsibilities include: Supporting with medication Supporting with personal care Encouraging independence through cooking, cleaning, and budgeting Contributing to personalised plans and risk assessmentsAbout You Experience in care or support is essential, along with flexibility to work shifts including weekends. You will communicate effectively, work well in a team and independently, and hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Hightown Benefits £10,344 per annum (15 hours per week) or £13.26 per hour 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers Mileage paid for car usage Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary) Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus Annual salary and cost of living review Ongoing training and development Employee assistance helplineAppointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks. We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Stainton Court! Position: Assistant Support Worker Location: Bushey, Watford Salary: £24,570 per annum Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and with dignity? We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Stainton Court, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities. You will work collaboratively with the people we support and colleagues to create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels valued. Your role will involve: Supporting with medication Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting Organising trips and activities that promote independence Helping individuals achieve personal goals through tailored support plans and risk assessmentsAbout You No previous experience is required - just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to make a difference. We will provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed. It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Hightown Benefits £24,570 per annum 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service Blue Light Card, access to thousands of discounts for national and local retailers Mileage paid for car usage Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary) Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus Annual salary and cost of living review Ongoing training and development Employee assistance helpline Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established children’s care organisation for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a 6-bed residential home in the Heathrow area of West London supporting children and young people with learning disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated senior residential childcare professional who is looking to progress their leadership career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. The Role Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, the Deputy Manager will support the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring a high standard of care and a safe, supportive environment for the children. You will play a key role in motivating staff, maintaining regulatory standards, and promoting positive outcomes for young people. Key Responsibilities Support the Registered Manager in the daily running of the home Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to the care team Ensure the home operates in line with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures Support and empower children with learning disabilities to reach their full potential Promote a nurturing, structured, and positive living environment Assist with care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies Maintain effective communication with families, social workers, and external professionals Step into a leadership role in the absence of the Registered Manager Requirements Previous experience working in children’s residential care Experience supporting children with learning disabilities Experience in a senior support worker or team leader role within a residential setting (desirable) Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Residential Care (or equivalent) Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people What’s on Offer Salary up to £35,000 per annum Opportunity to join a supportive and established care provider Career progression opportunities Ongoing training and professional development Apply Now If you are an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further

SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED - WHETHER YOU’RE EXPERIENCED OR JUST STARTING — YOU BELONG HERE Driver required to support service users on appointments, day trips using the service vehicle £12.71 per hour - 35 hours per week At CareTech, we know great support workers aren’t all the same. Some bring years of experience. Others bring the right values and the drive to learn. What matters most is your commitment to making a real difference. About the Role As a Support Worker at CareTech, you’ll support adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and challenging behaviour to live as independently as possible. You’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice, and wellbeing. Your role will include: Supporting daily living, personal care, and meal preparation Providing one-to-one, tailored support Encouraging independence, life skills, and social inclusion Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes Working as part of a professional, dedicated team This role can be challenging at times — but it is deeply rewarding. Every day, your work helps change lives. New to Care? Experienced? We’ve Got You. If you’re new to care, we provide full training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications while you work. If you’re experienced, we offer progression, development, and the chance to grow your career within a well-established organisation that values your expertise. Why Join CareTech? Full training and continuous professional development Support to achieve Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications Clear career progression and internal promotion opportunities A strong focus on safeguarding, quality, and wellbeing A supportive team and professional working environment A role with genuine purpose and impact Who We’re Looking For Compassionate, reliable, and motivated people Experienced support workers or those new to care People who can stay calm under pressure Confident communicators who work well alone or as part of a team Individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable adults If you’re looking for more than just a job, and want a career where your work truly matters, join CareTech and make a difference every day About CareTech Established in 1993, CareTech Community Services operates over 250 services nationwide, supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and complex needs. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating opportunities for independence. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks. CareTech is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Some roles may require male or female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010

Support Worker – Children’s Residential Homes We’re looking for caring, resilient Support Workers to join our team supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in residential homes. You’ll help with daily routines, education, personal care, and activities – creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes independence, dignity, and positive outcomes. What we’re looking for: Empathetic, patient, and calm under pressure. Good communication skills and a genuine commitment to safeguarding children. Flexible to work shifts, including evenings and weekends. Experience with children or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential – full training provided. Driving licence preferred. We offer: Excellent pay rates plus supplements for sleep-ins/overtime. Flexible hours and supportive team environment. Ongoing training and clear career progression. Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check and full pre-employment checks are required. SCR Recruitment is committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people