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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    17 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
    2 months 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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  • senior support staff, supported accommodation
    senior support staff, supported accommodation
    2 days ago
    £24000–£27000 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    The Role We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic team. We are recruiting for LSL Gorseway which is an all female unit. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care, leading by example, and supporting both service users and staff. This is an exciting opportunity if you are seriously looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference. Key Responsibilities • Provide person-centred support to service users, promoting independence and choice, • Report writing and documentation., • tracking young people's expenses & reporting., • Recruitment training/induction of newly employed staff., • Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of support workers, • Conduct supervision meetings with staff., • Ensure clients’ assessment and risk management., • Develop and implement care plans in partnership with service users and professionals, • Conduct engaging work sessions to achieve support goals., • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and all relevant legislation, • Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping, • Respond to emergencies and resolve issues as they arise About You • Minimum 2 years experience in a support worker or similar role (essential), • Experience of leading teams to achieve team goals., • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards), • Strong communication, and organisational skills, • A caring, empathetic, and patient approach, • An understanding of Equality and Diversity in service delivery., • An understanding of The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023., • Have excellent people and administrative management skills., • Must have excellent decision Making & Problem Solving skills, • Have person-centred support or care skills., • Thrive on change and enjoy dynamic diverse environments., • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as required, • Must be ready to work out of office hours and during weekends., • Right to work in the UK What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Ongoing training and career development opportunities, • Supportive and inclusive working environment, • Pension scheme, • Free car parking space How to Apply If you are ready to make a positive impact and join a team that values your skills and dedication, we would love to hear from you! Lighthouse SL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

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  • Team Leader
    Team Leader
    2 months ago
    £25000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    Southall

    Please find the job description for Team Leader 1. Leadership & Service Management • Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the supported living service., • Ensure the service promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion., • Develop and maintain a positive, person-centred culture., • Supervise, mentor, and support team leaders and support workers., • Lead team meetings and ensure effective communication across staff. 2. Regulatory & Legal Compliance • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory bodies (e.g., Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England)., • Maintain standards in line with:, • Health and Social Care Act, • Mental Capacity Act (MCA), • Safeguarding legislation, • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), where applicable, • Prepare for inspections and ensure documentation is audit-ready., • Implement policies and procedures in line with national standards. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Act as Safeguarding Lead (or ensure safeguarding leadership is in place)., • Investigate and report safeguarding concerns appropriately., • Conduct and review risk assessments., • Ensure safe medication management practices., • Monitor incidents, accidents, and complaints. 4. Person-Centred Care & Support • Ensure care and support plans are:, • Person-centred, • Up-to-date, • Outcome-focused, • Promote service users’ independence and life skills., • Liaise with families, social workers, and healthcare professionals., • Support service users in accessing community services, employment, and education. 5. Staff Management & Development • Recruit, induct, and retain suitable staff., • Conduct supervision sessions and annual appraisals., • Manage rotas and staffing levels., • Address performance issues and disciplinary matters., • Ensure staff complete mandatory training (e.g., safeguarding, medication, moving & handling). 6. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities • Manage the service budget., • Monitor expenditure and staffing costs., • Oversee petty cash and service user finances (where applicable)., • Maintain accurate records and reports., • Ensure effective rota planning within budget constraints. 7. Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation., • Conduct fire safety checks and emergency planning., • Oversee property maintenance and repairs., • Ensure infection control standards are met. 8. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement • Conduct internal audits., • Monitor KPIs and service performance., • Gather feedback from service users and families., • Develop action plans following audits or inspections., • Promote continuous service improvement. 9. Partnership & External Liaison • Work with:, • Local authorities, • Commissioners, • Healthcare professionals, • Advocacy services, • Attend multi-disciplinary meetings., • Represent the service professionally in external forums. Key Skills Required • Leadership and team management, • Knowledge of care legislation and compliance, • Strong communication skills, • Budget management, • Problem-solving and decision-making, • Safeguarding expertise

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