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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    17 hours ago
    Full-time
    London

    Share any Business ideas you may have, Share any Football opinions you may have heard something about Share any fascinating travel stories you may have and (Share any rumours you have regarding Business Management,Football transfers,Chelsea FC news we will be watching some Football highlights every morning by the wa, I am going to be needing you to be some kind of gym rat as I will be using the gym quite often if you can drive that is obviously a plus as we can get there as I do arrive home quite late as I may have heard something that applies to all of the above got regarding stand up comedy - if those sound like your kind of thing, this could be a very different job after uni We are trying to recruit a Support Worker/Personal Assistant for Myself (a.k.a your client), and deciding what comes next in my relatively young life share any Business ideas you may have please do Football opinions you may have heard something about, Share any fascinating travel stories you may have had and Share any rumours you have regarding Business Management,Football any rumours you have regarding Business Management,Football transfers,Chelsea FC news we will be watching some Football highlights every morning by the way This isn't just about providing care. It's about enabling a younger person to learn how to live independently, pursue his interests, travel, socialise, and potentially explore what comes next in my future career as well as developing some of my own personal goals. Location: Meadow Close, London Start Date: ASAP Rota&Pay: Will be discussed alongside my parents. No previous care experience is required. Full training will be provided by myself as well as my current carer (Joseph who is with Rapid who I hate for a number of reasons). He’s now considering where his interests, ambitions lie and is exploring where exactly his degree might take him next. I do have a heart condition known as CCTGA. And I require practical assistance with aspects of daily living such as showering as my eyesight is very quickly deteriorating, I know exactly how I like things done and will guide you as you learn my routine. Personality and shared interests are important. I am a massive football head big and also enjoy basketball, tennis, WWE. As well as that I like a bit of action movies such as Marvel and DC, I also enjoy a bit of stand up comedy, travelling, socialising and being spontaneous. I also like Marvel and DC. I am also a lover of sports – mainly football, as well as a bit of basketball, tennis, WWE etc. I may decide with relatively short notice which should hopefully not be a problem and I do not know whether I have or travel or go somewhere else, and I would need you to come with me. You will be given enough training to execute the job of taking care of an individual such as myself I will always let you know if I want something done differently so do not hesitate to do things as I can point out certain things that have to be done I am also one of those people that suffers from OCD. It will take time for you to become familiar with everything, so do not worry about making mistakes. What would you actually be doing? Your role is to provide the practical support that allows me to try and just get on with my life. One day you may be playing football with me in the nearby park the next we could be going out to eat Lunch or Dinner as well as supporting me with showering and a lot of other stuff like cutting my fingernails and toenails at home another could involve playing football at a local park, meeting friends who know about my whole situation, an event we may be going to or travelling. You shall assist me with a number of activities: • Personal care including showering myself everywhere as well as just daily living, • Socialising, activities, and travel this is where your driving licence comes into play, • Driving me to a variety of different places such as parks and cafes such as Costa Coffee, • Cleaning and household tasks, • General Therapy and Stretches, • Practical organisation to help me out specifically with my level of independence such as tying my shoelaces, zipping things up to help gain back certain aspects my level of independence. Who am I looking for? This could particularly suit a recent graduate looking for something different for a year or two while considering their own next move. An interest or background in could give provide us with a plenty in common, but a degree is not essential. We're looking for someone who is: Friendly, positive, sociable and approachable as well as being an easy person to get along with flexible and comfortable with spontaneous changes of plan proactive, organised and able to use their initiative somebody who is physically fit enough for the practical elements of the role • Calm, patience, mature and responsible than I am, • Cleaning and doing some of my food shopping, • Fluent in English with great communication skills. You must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be over 21 for insurance purposes, with no points, accidents or claims within the past five years. Most importantly: You do not need to have worked in care myself and my current carer will teach you how to care for me alongside my current carer who knows me quite well will be teaching you what to do. Interested? When applying, tell us a bit about yourself and your interests. I would particularly like to hear about your interests in business, sport, travel, films, comedy and travel or anything else that will help us understand whether you and our client may get along. Personal Assistants to provide their care and support. Their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Pay: Benefits: Casual dress Work Location: In person

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  • Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    24 days ago
    £12.5–£16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Mitcham

    Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you passionate about helping children and young people feel safe, valued and empowered to reach their potential? Join our dedicated team as a Residential Support Worker and become a positive, consistent and inspiring presence in the lives of the children we support. This is more than a job—it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, create lasting memories and help young people develop the confidence, resilience and life skills they need to thrive. Role Overview As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide warm, compassionate and child-centred care within a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment. You will play an important role in helping children and young people feel secure, understood and encouraged. You must be able to engage young people positively and confidently, building genuine relationships through conversation, shared activities, encouragement and trust. Whether supporting a young person through a difficult day, celebrating their achievements or helping them try something new, your approach will make a lasting difference. We are looking for someone who is caring, energetic, resilient and reliable, with the ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenging situations. You will work proactively as part of a team and help create a home where every child feels listened to, respected and supported. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care that reflects each child’s individual needs, wishes, risks and care plan., • Engage young people in a positive, respectful and meaningful way, encouraging participation, communication and trust., • Build safe, trusting and professional relationships with children and young people., • Support children with daily routines, including personal care where required, meal preparation, household tasks and maintaining a welcoming home environment., • Encourage children to develop independence, confidence, resilience and practical life skills., • Plan and take part in engaging activities, hobbies, key-work sessions, outings and community experiences that reflect young people’s interests., • Motivate young people to participate in education, training, employment, health appointments and other professional services., • Celebrate progress, recognise achievements and help young people identify and build on their strengths., • Contribute to the development, implementation and review of care plans, placement plans, risk assessments and individual support strategies., • Promote positive behaviour through calm, consistent, restorative and relationship-based approaches., • Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents, missing episodes and emergencies, following organisational procedures., • Maintain professional boundaries while providing warm, consistent and responsive care., • Complete clear, accurate and timely records, including daily logs, incident reports, key-work records and progress updates., • Communicate effectively with children, colleagues, families, social workers and other professionals., • Support children to maintain appropriate family and community relationships in accordance with their care plans., • Administer or support with medication where required, following training and organisational procedures., • Drive company vehicles when required to support appointments, education, activities and community access., • Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and reflective practice., • Work in accordance with safeguarding requirements, relevant legislation, regulatory standards and organisational policies. Person Specification The successful candidate will demonstrate: • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people., • The ability to engage young people naturally, positively and confidently., • A creative and enthusiastic approach to building relationships and encouraging participation., • A compassionate, patient and non-judgemental attitude., • The ability to connect with young people while maintaining clear and professional boundaries., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm, positive and solution-focused under pressure., • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow agreed care plans and procedures., • Good organisational and time-management skills., • Confidence using electronic systems for recording, reporting and communication., • An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and the importance of accurate record keeping., • Flexibility to work a varied rota, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties., • A willingness to get involved, be proactive and make a positive difference every day. Qualifications and Experience • Previous experience working with children or young people in residential care, education, youth work, social care or a similar setting is desirable., • Experience engaging young people through activities, mentoring, support work, education or community-based work is desirable., • A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People’s Workforce, or an equivalent qualification is desirable., • Applicants without the relevant Level 3 qualification must be willing to complete the required qualification within the appropriate timeframe., • A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive safely and responsibly are desirable., • Applicants must be willing to undertake all required training and participate fully in ongoing professional development. Safeguarding Hope & Noble is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and provide satisfactory references. All appointments will be made in accordance with safer recruitment requirements. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are caring, dependable, engaging and passionate about helping children and young people feel safe, build confidence and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you. Bring your energy, compassion and commitment to Hope & Noble—and help us create brighter futures, one young person at a time.

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