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  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    2 months ago
    £12.6–£20 hourly
    Full-time
    Dartford

    A Care Assistant / Carer plays a crucial role in providing essential support and assistance to individuals in need, enabling them to maintain their independence and quality of life within their own homes or a care environment. This position is ideal for compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to making a positive difference. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting clients with personal care routines, including washing, dressing, and grooming., • Supporting mobility, transfers, and rehabilitation exercises as outlined in care plans., • Aiding with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules., • Preparing nutritious meals and assisting with feeding, considering dietary requirements and preferences., • Providing companionship and emotional support, fostering a positive and engaging environment., • Performing light household duties to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable living space., • Accurately recording care activities and promptly reporting any concerns or changes in a client's condition., • Collaborating effectively with family members, healthcare professionals, and other team members. Requirements: • A strong sense of empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for caring for others., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • The ability to work both autonomously and as an integral part of a team., • Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic., • Prior experience in a care setting is advantageous, but comprehensive training will be provided to suitable candidates., • A willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and relevant care qualifications.

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  • Work From Home – Paid Research
    Work From Home – Paid Research
    23 hours ago
    Part-time
    London

    Research Tribe is a completely free service that connects people like you with remote opportunities to take part in market research. You could become a mystery shopper, product tester or simply share your opinion through paid surveys, focus groups and more. We work with many leading market research companies and brands. They want to hear your thoughts and will reward you with a variety of incentives including cash, vouchers, products, gifts, experiences and prizes. • Mystery Shopping, • Product Testing, • Focus Groups, • Surveys & More There is never any obligation to take part as you choose the opportunities you're interested in and complete them at times convenient for you, so it's perfect for everyone (especially if you're looking for flexible entry level, part time, temporary, evening, weekend or seasonal work with an immediate start and no experience). It's not a suitable replacement for a job, however it's a great way to work from home and earn additional income. Getting started is easy, simply click 'Apply Now’ and register on our website so we can keep you updated with suitable opportunities by email – it takes under 60 seconds. ... Research Tribe members come from a variety of work backgrounds including admin, customer service, accounts, finance, retail, IT, recruitment, human resources (HR), social care, cleaning, driving, NHS and local council. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, graduate, trainee, administrator, accountant, payroll assistant, sales executive, personal assistant (PA), business analyst, account manager, business analyst, receptionist, school teacher, chef, waiter, office worker or night shift warehouse operative - you’ll be in great company!

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Support Worker Location: London and Kent area. (Please note that work location may vary in line with company and service needs). Reports To: Supported Living Manager Employment Type: Full time (Shift-based, including evenings, weekends, and sleep ins where required) *NOT SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES REQUIRING COS SPONSORSHIP NOW, OR IN THE FUTURE* Role Purpose: The Support Worker plays a vital role in delivering high quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of needs. The role focuses on promoting independence, dignity, choice, and community inclusion, while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users at all times. Key Responsibilities Person Centered Support • Provide day-to-day support to service users in line with individual care and support plans, • Promote independence, life skills, and social inclusion, • Support service users with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks where required, • Encourage participation in community activities, education, training, and employment opportunities Health, Safety, and Wellbeing • Safeguard the physical and emotional wellbeing of service users, • Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, infection control, and medication procedures, • Accurately record and report incidents, concerns, and changes in service user needs, • Work in line with CQC standards, company policies, and statutory requirements Communication and Teamwork • Work collaboratively with supervisors, colleagues, families, and external professionals, • Maintain professional boundaries and respectful relationships at all times, • Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and mandatory training Transport and Community Access • Support service users to attend appointments and community activities, • Drive service users where required as part of their support plan Essential Requirements • Must have the right to work in the UK, • Must NOT require Certificate of Sponsorship now or in the future, • Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence, • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both written and verbal, • A caring, patient, and reliable approach to supporting others, • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays Desirable Experience • Previous experience in health or social care, • Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, or complex needs, • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and person centred care What We Offer • Supportive management and supervision, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, • Career progression within a growing organisation Qualifications • Experience as a Support Worker and knowledge of safeguarding practices is essential, • Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills to build supportive relationships, • Strong command of the English Langauge, • Technical support skills to assist clients with basic digital or technological needs, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, • Willingness to learn and adapt to client-specific requirements, • Previous experience in a care or support role is advantageous but not mandatory, • Relevant certifications in care or support work are beneficial Disclaimer This job description is not exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities listed above include, but are not limited to, those outlined and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service and the organisation. Work location may vary based on operational requirements.

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  • Childminder Assistant
    Childminder Assistant
    18 days ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Erith

    Job Description Childminder Assistant (part-time) Job Title: Childminder Assistant (Variable Hours) Reports to: Peace Nweke Location: 38 West Street, DA8 1AF. Erith. Purpose of the Role To support the Childminder in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. • Main Duties and Responsibilities – To drop children and pick them up from school., • Care and Support Assist with meeting children’s individual care needs, including feeding, toileting, and nappy changing., • Help children with daily routines such as meals, naps, and hygiene. Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social skills., • Play and Learning Support the Childminder in planning and leading age-appropriate play, learning, and creative activities., • Engage with children in play to promote language, communication, and early learning., • Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities, outings, and group play. Safety and Safeguarding., • Help to maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment at all times., • Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments. Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are followed, and immediately report any concerns to the Childminder., • Communication and Teamwork Work closely with the Childminder to ensure the smooth running of the setting., • Communicate effectively with children, the Childminder, and parents when required. Respect confidentiality at all times., • Professional Development Attend mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid, food hygiene) as required., • Keep up to date with policies, procedures, and guidance provided by the Childminder. Person Specification - • A genuine interest in working with children. Reliable, flexible, and able to work variable hours. Friendly, patient, and caring nature., • Good communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to undertake training and development., • This role is offered on a variable hour’s basis, with competitive pay (from12.71p/h), terms and condition as outlined in the Contract of Employment.

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