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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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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    22 days ago
    £13 hourly
    Part-time
    Surbiton

    We are looking for care Assistance/ Support workers across Kingston, Surbiton, Chessington & Epsom. From £13.00 per hour + weekend enhancement + mileage allowance + travel contribution Flexible Bank / Part-Time Hours Available The Role: This role focuses mainly on companionship and wellbeing support for older adults and individuals who may feel isolated or require reassurance and practical support at home. Duties may include: • Providing companionship and emotional support, • Supporting with shopping and errands, • Assisting with meal preparation and hydration, • Accompanying individuals to appointments or outings, • Providing wellbeing and reassurance visits, • Supporting social engagement and independence, • Light domestic support, • Maintaining accurate visit records, • Reporting concerns or changes in wellbeing, • Following safeguarding, confidentiality and Company procedures At this stage, the role does not involve personal care. What We’re Looking For We are looking for individuals who are: • Caring and compassionate, • Reliable and professional, • Good communicators, • Respectful of dignity and confidentiality, • Able to work independently and as part of a team Previous care or support experience is welcomed but not essential as training and support can be provided. A driving licence and access to a vehicle may be beneficial due to travelling between visits. What We Offer • Flexible working hours, • Supportive management team, • Paid training and development, • Mileage allowance and travel contribution, • Pension scheme (subject to eligibility), • Opportunity to grow with a developing local care provider, • Rewarding work making a positive difference in people’s lives About Us Homira Care Ltd is an independent local home care provider delivering compassionate companionship and wellbeing support to people within their own homes. Our aim is to help individuals remain safe, independent, socially engaged and comfortable in familiar surroundings. We are looking for caring, reliable and compassionate Care Assistants / Support Workers to join our growing team. Safeguarding Homira Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including Enhanced DBS, references and right to work checks. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a meaningful difference within the local community, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Waking night support / carer for disabled teen
    Waking night support / carer for disabled teen
    1 month ago
    £16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Job Summary We are looking for a Waking Night Support worker / Carer to join a lovely team around a 19 year old teenager who has epilepsy, non verbal autism, movement disorder and additional health needs. He lives at home with his family and friendly dog. Weekly hours We are looking for someone to take on 2 regular waking nights (13hr each night shift) ideally Thursday and Friday nights (but please let us know which nights work for you and we can then consider). These are strictly waking nights. More weekly hours are possible sometimes but not less hours The young man needs someone to spot seizures or other health emergencies and if needed call the parents who are in the same house. The monitoring is with seizure video monitor and heart rate monitor and regular in person checks. These nights can be quite active - as if he has a seizure he might have to be accompanied via ambulance to A&E. Good command of the English language is essential. All training is during the day first through shadowing. About you: This position will suit someone who ideally has already worked with autistic and disabled adults and has already experience. But we would also be able to train you in personal care, catheterisation, medication administration, peristeen and positive behaviour support and other essential skills. His environment will need to be kept clean and tidy (it is not a cleaner position but to ensure that his environment stays tidy, safe and fit for purpose). You will help with his laundry too. We would prefer someone to work on a self-employed basis with a UTR number (not cash in hand). It is exactly 26 hours minimum per week. We hope to find someone who has specific interest in special needs. It is not a summer job but we hope to find someone to commit for a minimum of 12months. That's why we would prefer someone who has studied or will study a related subject eg Psychology or nursing or similar. One would need to be strong and fit to support and keep safe someone with a movement disorder. The suitable applicant would be flexible and be able to take on extra shifts from time to time. 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 if you are interested. You should be responsible, cheerful, honest and very reliable and physically strong and healthy. 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. 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 • Based within commuting distance to north London • Be a non Smoker and non Vaper. • Be comfortable with dogs. Please reply with a few sentences explaining why you are interested (and please read full advertisement), send us your CV (post it on this forum and please let us know initially already why you are suitable and interested. Please no AI. Lateron we will need relevant references and a copy of your enhanced 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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  • Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    28 days ago
    £13.5–£14.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Seven Kings, Ilford

    Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Redbridge) Full-Time & Part-Time | Day & Night Shifts Available About Us Headway Care is a Children’s Home dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our society. It is nurturing and forward-thinking organisation. Our Children’s Home in Redbridge provides a safe, stable, and loving environment where every child can grow, heal, and thrive. The Role We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals to join our team as Residential Support Workers. You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with a range of needs including emotional and behavioural needs, learning needs, autism, and trauma-related experiences such as PTSD. We take a therapeutic approach in the care we provide each child. Working as part of a young, dynamic, and dedicated team, you’ll help create a home where love, respect, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. What We’re Looking For • Experience working in a children’s residential setting or with vulnerable children and young people, • A genuine passion for making a positive difference in young lives, • Reliability, empathy, and a team-focused attitude, • A desire to grow and build a career within children’s social care. Shift Patterns available Day Shift: 8:00am – 8:00pm Night Shift: 8:00pm – 23:00pm Sleep in shifts: 23:00pm - 08:00am Waking night shifts: 23:00pm - 08:00am Please ensure you can commit to an available required shift pattern before applying. Why Join Headway Care? At Headway Care, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that values professional development and emotional well-being just as much as the quality of care we deliver. We believe in empowering our staff to grow alongside the children we support. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, values teamwork, and is ready to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.

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  • Early Years Practitioner
    Early Years Practitioner
    24 days ago
    £15–£21 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Care First Recruitment Ltd are currently recruiting for Early Years Practitioner (0–7 Years) Location: Haringey Hours: Shift pattern between 8:00am – 6:00pm Contract: Full-time PAYE: £15.57 About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality integrated day care and early education for children from birth to 7 years, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver a high-quality early years curriculum that supports children’s individual needs, interests, and development., • Contribute to daily, weekly, and termly planning, ensuring accurate and effective record keeping., • Promote children’s learning and development in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment., • Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining high-quality developmental records., • Support colleagues in their roles as key workers and help ensure smooth transitions from home to setting and from setting to school., • Manage children’s behaviour positively in line with policies, including implementing targeted interventions where required., • Provide personal care, including washing, toileting, feeding, dressing, and administering medication when necessary., • Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, reporting any concerns appropriately., • Assist in organising outings that support children’s learning, development, and enjoyment., • Support children in developing independence and self-help skills, including personal hygiene., • Assist with mobility needs, including lifting and transferring where required., • Provide first aid support and respond to emergencies, including liaising with medical professionals when necessary. What We’re Looking For • A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young children., • Level 3 or above qualification in child care, • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Commitment to inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice., • Willingness to undertake training, including first aid and basic medical procedures., • Flexibility to work shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

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