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Bank Staff – Support Care Worker – Favore Didio Limited Positions available at: His Grace House Salford M6 Permanent Area: Salford M6 7GE Rate: £11.50 - £12.60/hour Hours: 7am – 3pm or 2pm – 10pm or 9pm to 8am Support Care Worker – HIS GRACE HOUSE His Grace House is provided and run by Favore Didio Limited. We are an independent provider of supported living services for individuals who require support due to a mental health diagnosis and learning disability or autism. About the Role As a Support Care Worker, you will care for people as well as manage other care workers. Support Care Workers provide a safe environment for our service users and facilitate their comfort. As a Senior Carer for Favore Didio we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Care or support worker, Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in Social Care or as a Community Support Worker. We offer our care staff flexible hours on full or part time basis over the 7-day week to offer a good work-life balance and have access to training. Don’t miss out … apply today! Candidates must be willing to complete their Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (if not already obtained) in order to be considered for this role. About You: Our service users deserve the best care possible, every day of the year. You will therefore need commitment and the desire to give someone your best attention. You will work as part of a team to ensure quality care delivery. If you have a calm, trustworthy and caring nature then this job could be right for you. We are looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people’s lives. Our successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience: Experience of leading a team. A committed and organised approach. A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good command of English Language is essential. Flexible to work shifts. Previous experience working in a Care Home/Supported Living environment (desirable but not essential). Experience of working as a Senior Care Assistant / Support Worker (desirable but not essential). Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential to commence in the role, although essential to complete on successful appointment of the role if not already obtained). As all the care is delivered in one place, a car is not needed for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. This role involves “regulated activity” as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

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Advent Homes Ltd

Semi-independent placement Support Worker.

Job Title: Semi-Independent Placement Support Worker Location: Ashford and Maidstone, Kent Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Shift-based) Salary: Negotiable depending on experience. Job Overview: As a 24-Hour Semi-Independent Placement Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people age 16 - 18 year old placed in semi-independent living settings. These individuals may include young adults and those transitioning from care settings. You will be responsible for ensuring the individuals' safety, well-being, and helping them develop independent living skills. This role will involve a combination of day and night shifts, including weekends, to provide consistent care and support. Key Responsibilities: Support and Empowerment: Assist individuals in achieving personal goals and developing independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, personal care, and time management. Encourage and support clients in decision-making and problem-solving to increase independence. Promote the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of the individuals, ensuring they feel respected and valued. Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and record the progress, challenges, and achievements of each individual. Ensure accurate records are maintained as required. Provide regular updates to senior staff or case managers regarding any significant changes in the individual's needs or behavior. Report any incidents, safeguarding concerns, or issues promptly in accordance with policy and procedures. Health and Safety: Ensure a safe living environment for all individuals, complying with health and safety regulations. Respond to emergencies and manage crises, using de-escalation techniques and following procedures. Skill Building and Social Inclusion: Support individuals in accessing community resources and social activities to encourage social interaction and integration. Work with individuals to improve life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and personal development. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, psychologists, and healthcare professionals, to ensure holistic care for each individual. Attend team meetings and contribute to care planning, reviews, and updates. Shift-Based Work: Provide 24-hour support, including day shifts, waking night shifts, and sleep-ins as required. Ensure continuity of care during all shifts, maintaining high standards of practice and consistent support. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: Experience in care, support work, or a related field, ideally within semi-independent living or supported accommodation. Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and respecting privacy. Ability to manage challenging behaviour and difficult situations. Desirable: Relevant qualification in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3, Diploma in Health & Social Care). First aid certification. Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or other specific needs. Personal Qualities: Compassionate, patient, and empathetic. Resilient and able to manage stressful situations. Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Additional Information: A valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful applicant. The role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends, and potentially sleep-in shifts. If you are passionate about empowering individuals and helping them achieve their full potential, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.

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Bodapel Care Services

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Job Summary : We are seeking compassionate and caring professionals to provide basic care to all service users within the NHS and other care settings under the direction of the Registered Manager. Our Healthcare Assistants help nurses and doctors at various hospitals, by offering the highest standards of personal care and support to patients. You will be expected to participate / provide a full range of activities to meet the emotional and psychological and social needs of the service users and to assist in the provision of high standard individualised care, under the supervision of the registered nurse/practitioner and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities: To encourage independence in service users within the scope of their individual needs to provide personal care as appropriate to service user’s needs to maintain the high standard of care with regards to service user’s personal rooms and property to support service users and their relatives with their needs to report to the Registered Manager to any changes to the service user’s condition to facilitate clear communication channels to use resources economically in appropriate ways to maintain accurate records to ensure correct and safe use of equipment, adhering to the Health & Safety guidelines to report defects of equipment etc to the Manager to work within approved guidelines, procedures and policies of the care setting to attend statutory training sessions and those designed to assist in your personal development to pursue where possible NVQ training to assist in activities for the service users Washing and dressing patients and aiding in their personal hygiene Assisting patients to access and use toilet facilities Serving meals and helping to feed patients Helping patients to safely move around Assisting with bed making, cleaning tasks, errands, or general duties Collecting pathological specimens e.g., Urine, faeces, sputum Making patients and their families feel comfortable Monitoring and reporting patients conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight measurements Health and Safety: It is the general duty of every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others, including the use of necessary safety devices and protective clothing. To co-operate with Management in meeting its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act 1974 and subsequent additions. Any failure to take such care or any contravention of safety policy or managerial instructions, may result in disciplinary action being taken Confidentiality: All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn relating to their employment, other members of staff and to third parties visiting the Home. Variation: This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed / changed with the job holder according to the needs of the care setting and requirements of the service users. Job Type: We consider both Part-Time and Full-Time applications, but you MUST be able to work a variety of shifts and days of the week as UHS operates a 24 hours a day service, 365 days of the year. Unfortunately, we cannot offer set days or set shifts e.g. nights only. Experience Care Assistant: 1 years (Required) Desirable Acute hospital setting HCA experience Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA Personal qualities Essential Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role Good interpersonal skills Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations Empathy, Patience, dependability and motivation Special requirements Essential Able to cover a full range of shifts the role requires Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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