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Purpose of Role To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals, enabling them to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes or community settings. Key Responsibilities Deliver personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming in line with care plans. Support service users with meals, hydration, and medication (where trained and authorised). Encourage independence and choice, promoting confidence and self-esteem. Assist with mobility, transfers, and the safe use of equipment (e.g., hoists, wheelchairs). Provide companionship, emotional support, and social interaction. Carry out household tasks (light cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal preparation). Accurately record and report care delivered, changes in needs, and incidents. Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding principles at all times. Follow infection prevention and control measures to ensure a safe environment. About You Compassionate, patient, and committed to improving the lives of others. Good communication and listening skills. Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Willing to undertake training and development to maintain high standards of care. Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided. Qualifications & Requirements NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards). Enhanced DBS check. Right to work in the UK. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (if required for community-based roles). What We Offer ✨ Competitive pay rates and mileage allowance ✨ Full induction and ongoing training (with opportunities to gain qualifications) ✨ Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle ✨ Supportive management and a friendly team culture ✨ Career progression opportunities ✨ Rewards and recognition for outstanding performance

We are looking for flexible and reliable Support Workers to join our team in Romford. This role is ideal for individuals who hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and/or have at least 2 years of experience working in children’s residential care. You must be available for a mix of waking night and long day shifts and confident in supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs. Key Responsibilities: • Provide consistent, high-quality care in line with individual care plans, • Support children with daily routines, emotional development, and behavioural needs, • Promote life skills, independence, and positive outcomes for each child, • Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to build trust and resilience, • Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, • Monitor and record behaviour, incidents, and progress accurately, • Support overnight and full-day shifts, ensuring constant care and supervision, • Work in partnership with internal teams and external professionals, • Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and care standards at all times Essential Requirements: • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (completed) and/or, • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential care setting, • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, • Flexible to work waking night and long day shifts on a rota basis, • Resilient, emotionally aware, and calm under pressure, • Strong communication and team-working skills, • Previous experience using Clearcare is advantageous Desirable: • Full UK driving licence Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company pension, • Free parking, • On-site parking, • Referral programme Schedule: • 10 hour shift, • 12 hour shift, • 8 hour shift, • Day shift, • Every weekend, • Holidays, • Monday to Friday, • Night shift, • No weekends, • Overtime, • Weekend availability, • Weekends only PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE