Care Team Leader, Leyton, East London, E10. A new opportunity is available for an experienced Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker to manage a small, dedicated team providing 2:1 support to a vibrant and engaging 8-year-old cheeky chap with complex care and medical needs. Salary: £30,800.00 + Gross per Annum, £23.50 Gross per HourNearest Tube/Station: Leyton StationWage/Salary: £23.50 Weekdays Gross per Hour | £30,800.60 + Gross per AnnumDriver Essential? Yes, essential. WAV (automatic drive) for use on dutyEssential: A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Senior or Team Lead role within health and social care. Paediatric / childcare experience, and confidence supporting children / young people with behavioural needsDesirable: Experience leading a team within a family environment, experience working with a client with communication needs and epilepsyStart Date: ASAP (pending employment checks and training)Days & Hours: Term-time: 4 weekday shifts: 3.15pm – 8.00pm, (plus 5 hours admin). School Holidays: 3 Weekday shifts: 9.00am – 6.00pm. Days of work to be mutually agreed.Family/Client Pets: Not applicableRecruiter: Jade | JanetAbout this client/child: Snap Care has the pleasure of working with Felix, an engaging, cheeky and creative 8-year-old with a love for soft play, water activities, construction toys and sensory play. Felix has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, a Developmental Delay, and Learning Difficulties. He can walk independently but uses his wheelchair for longer distances to help manage his energy and/or fatigue levels. He also requires orthotics and specialist footwear. His seizures are controlled by daily medication. However, there is emergency medication on site which he occasionally requires. Felix uses gestures, Makaton, and picture references to support his communication. He can verbalise some words. At times he may need behavioural support with regulation, de-escalation, transitions and has a Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBS) in place. His team provides day and waking night support.Overview of role: This is a dynamic role which gives the opportunity to provide 2:1 care and support to Felix. There is an established afterschool routine in place, which involves supporting Felix with personal care, activities and therapy input etc. The Care Team Leader works in collaboration with his parents, care team members, case management team, therapists, and other health care professionals, whilst leading a team that will be expanding. The typical team leader duties include rota management, ordering stock supplies, diary management, organising training, staff supervision and appraisals, updating care plans, liaising with therapists, monthly reports, monthly medication audits and care plan / risk assessment review.Who this job would suit: A confident, resilient, dedicated, proactive experienced Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker who wants to continue working directly with their client. You will have excellent communication skills, be a strong role model and have exceptionally high standards of practice. For this role you must be confident driving an automatic Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV). This position will involve lots of play, engagement, transition, and regulation support and following therapy and care plans.What’s great about this job: Ongoing training, supervision and support provided by Felix’s case manager. This is an employed role, that offers competitive pay rates, and flexibility to work admin around your work / life commitments. Felix’s family is very welcoming, supportive and recognise the importance of their son’s care team’s input.Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using the Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

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Do you have a few spare hours a week, and are you looking for something fulfilling to do? We are looking for people with experience and understanding of autism and learning disability. One current need is for a male support worker to support a middle aged man to go swimming followed by lunch in a cafe on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Other opportunities may be available for part time hours (daytime and evenings including Saturdays) to support an individual to enjoy their interests and hobbies in the community. Days and hours open to discussion for the right person. Hourly rate is £13.85.You need to be a good listener, kind and friendly, empathic andpatient with a good sense of humour.Own transport and driving license preferable.

Job Title: Personal AssistantLocation: South CroydonRef: CC554DetailsThis role is to support a ManDrivers licence required: YesOwn vehicle needed: YesEmployment status:employedHours per week:Minimum of 10 hours a week available. Potential for more and holiday coverHourly pay rate:£13.82 and £20.73 on Bank holidaysWe are looking for a personal assistant for my 33 year old son with various difficulties including ASD (autism spectrum disorder), epilepsy and challenging behaviours. The PA’s responsibilities are centred around assisting him with daily life including, assistance with personal care (inc. toileting, clothing, washing etc.) home assistance (inc. meal preparation, laundry, cleaning etc.) and community access (inc. getting in and out the vehicle, support and assistance when out in the community, dog walking etc.)His main hobby centres around walking his dog so we need someone who is a keen walker and happy to be outdoors. A suitable candidate must be comfortable with dogs. He also enjoys swimming so candidates must be comfortable in a pool depth of 1.3m. His social and emotional needs are complex, so our main priority is making sure the relationship is a good fit and he has a support system he can feel comfortable and safe with.Working hours would mostly be centred around his routine of going out in the community and long walks. Various shifts are available including weekends, evenings and waking night shifts. Ideal candidates should have flexibility for various shifts. There will also be options of additional shifts due to holiday cover. We operate on a 4 week basis of agreed working hours which means that working hours will be offered and you will be free to accept or decline offers of work, with a notice period of four weeks. This is to ensure that PAs have a fixed and structured work schedule in advance that also reflects the individuals needs and allows for flexibility based on changes.All personal assistants are required to keep a detailed diary log of their shifts which will include incidents, behavioural reports and a daily diary of general daily tasks completed. Daily logs must be submitted within 24 hours of finishing a shift.Duties include:Personal grooming Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Housekeeping Cooking Transportation Companionship Looking after pets Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance Candidate qualities:Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Reliable with good timekeeping Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills Honest and cheerful Creative Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Must be comfortable with social activities such as swimming (pool depth 1.3m) Full UK Drivers Licence (you are required to drive as part of this role unless specified otherwise) Experience with ASD and learning difficulties desirable but not essential Additional requirementsNon-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmissionPlease note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives

Complex Care Support Worker, HA7. A part-time position is available for a professional Complex Care Support Worker to join a team providing 2:1 care and support to Winnie, a fabulous 18-year-old living in Stanmore. £18.80 Gross per HourNearest Tube/Station: Stanmore Underground StationWage/Salary: £18.80 Gross per Hour | £17,000.00 + Gross per AnnumDriver Essential? Preferable, WAV for use whilst on dutyEssential: Experience supporting children or young adults with complex care and medical needs, including suctioning, confident in all aspects of manual handling. Non smoker / vaper. This role is open to *Female applicants only.Start Date: ASAPDays & Hours: 3 weekday shifts (set days / shifts to be mutually agreed) 4.00pm to 8.00pm, school holidays same 3 days: 8.00am to 8.00pmFamily/Client Pets: Yes, one friendly labradorAccommodation: Staff room for use whilst on dutyRecruiter: Jade | JanetAbout our client: Winnie, 18, is a fabulous girly girl, with a great sense of humour; a social butterfly who loves to laugh! She loves to have her hair and nails done, to look as fabulous as she is. Winnie has a long list of hobbies and interests, including listening to music, watching movies and all things arts and crafts. Winnie has Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level 5), scoliosis and Dystonia. She requires oral suctioning, nebulisers, and has a Gastrojejunostomy in situ for all nutrition, fluids and medication. She is a wheelchair user and communicates using switches. Due to her care needs Winnie has 2:1 support, 24/7. Winnie lives in Stanmore with her mum, in a fully adapted home that includes a therapy room and attends college. Snap Care, working in collaboration with Winnie’s case management, are recruiting an afternoon and school holidays Complex Care Support Worker to join her growing team.Overview of role: The Complex Care Support Worker will work alongside another team member, assisting and supporting Winnie with all areas of ADLs, health, care and medical needs, promoting independence and exploring new hobbies and interests. Training is provided in all areas of Winne’s care and health needs however you must have previous experience in complex medical care. The Complex Care Support Worker will work in collaboration with Winnie’s family, therapy team and other healthcare professionals to ensure Winnie is thriving and given every opportunity to learn, and live life to the full. Overtime is available if desired.Who this job would suit: For this role you will be enthusiastic, reliable, caring and innovative. Being a team player is essential, along with having excellent communication and organisational skills.What’s great about this job: This role will give you the opportunity to really make a difference to a young person and in return you will receive excellent training, ongoing support and supervision, and be part of a professional, highly skilled team.Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client.Please note: *Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.

As a Residential Support worker your clients could include children in care, or adults with physical or learning disabilities, mental health problems, addiction issues or other emotional or social needs.Your day-to-day tasks might include:* checking residents’ needs and progress* providing physical care, which could include bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding* providing one-to-one counselling or group therapy sessions* teaching daily living skills like budgeting, shopping and claiming benefits* providing leisure and creative activities in a safe and supportive setting* helping residents to deal with problems and become independent* talking with residents' families and arranging family and home visitsYou'll need:* the ability to get on with people of all ages and backgrounds and gain their trust* tact, patience and understanding* computer literacy and administration skills* mental strength, to cope with challenging situations and clientsWhilst working as a Residential Support worker you will be expected to keep accurate records and write reports. These may be used in case reviews and future care plans.Hours: 40 hoursLocation: Hackney£17 per hourPLEASE SEND IN YOUR CV/RESUME OR CONTACT DETAILS