Care Coordinator Domiciliary
Brook Street - Enfield, London
£28,000 to £28,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Care Coordinator Enfield | Driver Essential Salary: £28,000 On-Call Allowance: £150 per week when on-call Mileage: £0.70 per mile plus travel expenses Are you an experienced Care Coordinator looking for a flexible opportunity with a well-established care provider? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We are recruiting for a dedicated and organised Care Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality domiciliary care services across the Enfield area. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines care coordination, client support, field-based duties, and participation in an on-call rota. The Role Working closely with the Registered Care Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the service. You will coordinate care delivery, support care staff, maintain compliance standards, and ensure service users receive safe and effective care. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage care staff rotas on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Ensure all care calls are covered and communicated effectively. Conduct new client assessments, reviews, and risk assessments. Develop, implement, and monitor care plans. Carry out spot checks and quality assurance visits. Audit care records and daily notes to ensure compliance and high standards of care. Provide support, supervision, induction, and guidance to care staff. Respond to client, family, and staff enquiries by phone and email. Participate in the on-call rota and provide detailed handovers. Support safeguarding, incident reporting, and service improvement initiatives. Build positive relationships with service users, families, and external professionals. Assist with promoting and developing the service within the local community. Emergency & Field-Based Support This is a hands-on role and requires a candidate who is prepared to support care delivery when necessary. You will be expected to: Respond to emergencies and urgent care situations. Cover care visits when suitable cover cannot be sourced. Provide out-of-hours support during your allocated on-call periods. Travel throughout the borough to support clients and staff. About You We are looking for an experienced Care Coordinator who: Has previous experience coordinating domiciliary care services. Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle. Has experience undertaking assessments, reviews, and care plan development. Is confident managing rotas and staffing challenges. Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Remains calm and organised under pressure. Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements. Is fully IT literate, including Microsoft Office. Experience using scheduling systems such as Webroster would be advantageous, although training can be provided. Is flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota and provide emergency cover where required. If you are an experienced Care Coordinator looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
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Care Coordinator Domiciliary
Brook Street - Enfield, London
£28,000 to £28,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Care Coordinator Enfield | Driver Essential Salary: £28,000 On-Call Allowance: £150 per week when on-call Mileage: £0.70 per mile plus travel expenses Are you an experienced Care Coordinator looking for a flexible opportunity with a well-established care provider? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We are recruiting for a dedicated and organised Care Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality domiciliary care services across the Enfield area. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines care coordination, client support, field-based duties, and participation in an on-call rota. The Role Working closely with the Registered Care Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the service. You will coordinate care delivery, support care staff, maintain compliance standards, and ensure service users receive safe and effective care. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage care staff rotas on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Ensure all care calls are covered and communicated effectively. Conduct new client assessments, reviews, and risk assessments. Develop, implement, and monitor care plans. Carry out spot checks and quality assurance visits. Audit care records and daily notes to ensure compliance and high standards of care. Provide support, supervision, induction, and guidance to care staff. Respond to client, family, and staff enquiries by phone and email. Participate in the on-call rota and provide detailed handovers. Support safeguarding, incident reporting, and service improvement initiatives. Build positive relationships with service users, families, and external professionals. Assist with promoting and developing the service within the local community. Emergency & Field-Based Support This is a hands-on role and requires a candidate who is prepared to support care delivery when necessary. You will be expected to: Respond to emergencies and urgent care situations. Cover care visits when suitable cover cannot be sourced. Provide out-of-hours support during your allocated on-call periods. Travel throughout the borough to support clients and staff. About You We are looking for an experienced Care Coordinator who: Has previous experience coordinating domiciliary care services. Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle. Has experience undertaking assessments, reviews, and care plan development. Is confident managing rotas and staffing challenges. Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Remains calm and organised under pressure. Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements. Is fully IT literate, including Microsoft Office. Experience using scheduling systems such as Webroster would be advantageous, although training can be provided. Is flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota and provide emergency cover where required. If you are an experienced Care Coordinator looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
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Care Coordinator Domiciliary
Brook Street - Enfield, London
£28,000 to £28,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Care Coordinator Enfield | Driver Essential Salary: £28,000 On-Call Allowance: £150 per week when on-call Mileage: £0.70 per mile plus travel expenses Are you an experienced Care Coordinator looking for a flexible opportunity with a well-established care provider? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We are recruiting for a dedicated and organised Care Coordinator to support the delivery of high-quality domiciliary care services across the Enfield area. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines care coordination, client support, field-based duties, and participation in an on-call rota. The Role Working closely with the Registered Care Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the service. You will coordinate care delivery, support care staff, maintain compliance standards, and ensure service users receive safe and effective care. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage care staff rotas on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Ensure all care calls are covered and communicated effectively. Conduct new client assessments, reviews, and risk assessments. Develop, implement, and monitor care plans. Carry out spot checks and quality assurance visits. Audit care records and daily notes to ensure compliance and high standards of care. Provide support, supervision, induction, and guidance to care staff. Respond to client, family, and staff enquiries by phone and email. Participate in the on-call rota and provide detailed handovers. Support safeguarding, incident reporting, and service improvement initiatives. Build positive relationships with service users, families, and external professionals. Assist with promoting and developing the service within the local community. Emergency & Field-Based Support This is a hands-on role and requires a candidate who is prepared to support care delivery when necessary. You will be expected to: Respond to emergencies and urgent care situations. Cover care visits when suitable cover cannot be sourced. Provide out-of-hours support during your allocated on-call periods. Travel throughout the borough to support clients and staff. About You We are looking for an experienced Care Coordinator who: Has previous experience coordinating domiciliary care services. Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle. Has experience undertaking assessments, reviews, and care plan development. Is confident managing rotas and staffing challenges. Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Remains calm and organised under pressure. Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements. Is fully IT literate, including Microsoft Office. Experience using scheduling systems such as Webroster would be advantageous, although training can be provided. Is flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota and provide emergency cover where required. If you are an experienced Care Coordinator looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
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Registered Manager Children's Residential Home
Brook Street - Romford, London
£55,000 to £70,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (OFSTED) Romford, Essex £55,000 - £70,000 per annum DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a well-established therapeutic children's residential home in the Romford area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people. The home has maintained consistently positive inspection outcomes throughout its history and benefits from a stable, well-staffed team and excellent levels of support. About the Home 3-bed therapeutic children's home Supports children and young people aged 8-18 years Therapeutic approach focused on trauma-informed care Supported by an in-house Clinical Psychology Team Fully staffed and established team in place Consistently rated Good and Good with Outstanding by Ofsted Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the home. Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations. Promote outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Lead, develop and support a high-performing staff team. Manage safeguarding, care planning, and risk management processes. Maintain positive relationships with local authorities, families and professionals. Drive continuous improvement throughout the service. Benefits Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 Established and highly supportive senior management structure In-house clinical psychology support Ongoing professional development Opportunity to work within a therapeutic, child-focused environment Excellent support from an experienced staff team Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting. Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation. Full UK Driving Licence. Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply today.
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Children residential support worker
Brook Street - Morden, London
£13 to £13 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Residential Children's Support Worker Job Description (Summary) Job Title: Residential Children's Support Worker (Trauma-Informed) Location: Raynes Park Salary: £13 per hour + Sleep in allowance (flexible working options available) Reports To: Team Leader / Registered Manager Purpose of the Role To provide compassionate, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people living in a residential setting. The role focuses on understanding the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and loss, helping young people feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide consistent, nurturing, and child-centred care within a safe residential environment. Build trusting relationships with children and young people through empathy, patience, and positive role modelling. Support young people to understand and manage emotions, behaviours, and relationships in a trauma-informed manner. Implement individual care plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments. Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, self-esteem, and independence. Support attendance and engagement with education, training, health appointments, and community activities. Use therapeutic and restorative approaches to manage challenging behaviours and conflict. Safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns, incidents, and disclosures. Maintain accurate records, reports, and daily logs in accordance with regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with families, social workers, therapists, education providers, and external professionals. Person Specification Essential Experience supporting children and young people in residential care, education, social care, or a related environment. Understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and child development. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to remain calm, resilient, and supportive when managing challenging situations. Flexible approach to shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. Desirable Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve). Experience working with children affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or placement breakdowns. Training in therapeutic, restorative, or attachment-led approaches. Full UK driving licence. Key Competencies Empathy and emotional intelligence Patience and resilience Trauma-informed and therapeutic thinking Professionalism and integrity Problem-solving and adaptability Positive relationship-building skills Overall Objective To create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where children and young people who have experienced trauma can heal, develop positive relationships, build resilience, and achieve their full potential through consistent, therapeutic support.
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Specialist Behavioural Support Worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
£29,672 to £29,672 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning disabilities Social Care Service in Hertfordshire. £29,672.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: * Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open up new opportunities for the customer; * Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and decorating; * Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences; * Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way; * Supporting the customer to manage their anxieties, using Positive Behaviour Support and Autism-specific approaches; * Collating a range of behavioural data and essential paperwork to be analysed within our local management structure; * Driving the customer's (manual) vehicle to support them to go about their daily life; * Communicating with a range of other key stakeholders including social work, psychology and commissioning teams; * Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care & Support plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements; This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: * Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in with the hobbies and interests of the customer and is able to facilitate connections with new people and places; * Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming; * Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis; * Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence; * Prefers working as part of a group or team; * Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement; * Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised; What you'll bring: Essential: * NVQ Level 2 or equivalent * Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities * Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties; Desirable: * Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for the full job description
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Support worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Waltham Forest, London
£30,784 to £30,784 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Social Care Service in Waltham Forest. £30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Sunday - M8, T8, W8, T8, F8, S8, S8 What you'll do: Behaviour Analysis: - You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour - You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the community - You will have ability and skill to present and feedback to other professionals in a formal setting - Reports possible cases of abuse, neglect or endangerment appropriately - Actively participates in the reviewing and the designing behavioural interventions plans. - Implements behaviour support plans - Measures goals and objectives of behaviour support plans to ensure they are being met - Communicates with parents and care managers in regard to customer's progress in the absence of management - Assists customers in identifying inappropriate behaviours and develop better behaviour alternatives. - Maintains up to date accurate records of customer's, service being provided and behavioural data This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement - Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour - Prefers working as part of a group or team - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised - Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments - Is confident with high levels of self-esteem - Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication - Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude - Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour What you'll bring: Essential: - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent - Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics - Good IT skills - Drivers Desirable: - Experience with PBS Approach About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description
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Housing Officer
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Islington, London
£36,000 to £36,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a proactive, resilient and innovative Housing Officer to join our Landlord Services Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £36,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Housing Officer is responsible for delivering frontline housing management services across Look Ahead's supported housing portfolio, including commissioned accommodation, community housing and specialist homelessness and mental health services. The working pattern for this role is: Monday to Friday 9-5pm What you'll do: 1. Tenancy Management and Sustainment * Manage a defined housing patch, acting as the principal landlord representative for residents. * Take ownership of tenancy management activity including sign-ups, tenancy reviews, property visits, tenancy audits and tenancy enforcement. * Support tenancy commencements and tenancy endings, ensuring properties, records and documentation are managed accurately and homes are ready for reletting within agreed timescales. * Identify emerging tenancy risks and intervene before issues progress to tenancy breakdown, legal action or loss of accommodation. * Work alongside Care and Support colleagues to coordinate interventions where residents are at risk of tenancy failure, balancing support needs with landlord responsibilities. * Address tenancy breaches, abandonment, unauthorised occupation, persistent non-engagement and other housing management issues in accordance with policy. * Support residents to understand their tenancy responsibilities while ensuring housing management decisions remain clear, consistent and defensible. * Liaise with the Tenancy Sustainment Team, Clearing House and external agencies where coordinated action is required to support positive tenancy outcomes. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: * Demonstrates resilience and professionalism when managing complex and challenging situations. * Maintains clear professional boundaries whilst building positive relationships with residents and stakeholders. * Takes personal responsibility for resolving issues and following actions through to completion. What you'll bring: Essential: * Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent including English and Mathematics. * Experience of housing management within social housing, supported housing or a related environment. * Experience of managing complex tenancy issues, including ASB, safeguarding concerns, tenancy breaches and resident vulnerability. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full job description
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Team Leader
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Waltham Forest, London
£32,166 to £32,166 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Waltham Forest. £32,166.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further training * ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support * Online wellbeing resources * Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution * Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. As a Team Leader , you will be expected to undertake duties as part of the management team which include supporting the team with their responsibilities whilst working flexibly to respond to the needs of applicants referred to the project from our local authority. This role will require either an extra dimension of experience or have/be working towards a higher qualification level in order to meet the role specific competences for this position. Waltham Forest Mental Health Service is composed of 4 supported accommodation sites and 1 visiting site in the areas of Leytonstone E11, Leyton E10 and Walthamstow E17, home to 25 customers with severe and enduring mental health diagnosis. What you'll do: Post-holders will be required to demonstrate strengths in all the indicators set out in the relevant Look Ahead Management Competency Model. More specifically, the post-holder will: - Undertake staff line management including supervisions, case work management assigned to the Team Leader - Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions - Work closely with therapist in developing and implementing Complex Case Discussion plans This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community. - Approachable and open behaviour. - Prefers working as part of a group or team. - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement. - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised. - Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments with an ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour. What you'll bring: Essential: - At least two year of relevant sector work experience and at least one year experience leading and managing a team - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent - Demonstrable experience of supporting vulnerable adults with enduring mental health diagnosis. Desirable: - Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications. - Experience in housing sector About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: * We focus on Excellence and innovation. * We are Caring and Compassionate. * We are Inclusive and Trusted. * We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all background Please see the full job description on our website
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Specialist Behavioural Support Worker
Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd - Newham, London
£31,116.80 to £31,116.80 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We're looking for a kind, hardworking and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Workers to join our Learning Disabilities service located in Newham. No experience or personal care required, just the right values. £31,116.80 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Specialist Behavioural Support Workers are responsible for the customer's emotional, psychological wellbeing as well as providing support to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. Behaviour Analysis: You are liable to observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, the duration, the intensity, and the damage, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour. You are responsible in planning appropriate intervention to modify and resolve the behaviour. You require superb interpersonal and relationship skills and must have the capacity to handle psychologically behavioural changes. You understand and collaborate with the different support organizations accessible in the Other Responsibilities: If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate. Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation. Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker. Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises. Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift. Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed. About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement. Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour. Prefers working as part of a group or team. Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement. Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised. What you'll bring: Essential: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Behaviour that challenges and Diabetics. Good IT skills Drivers License Desirable: Experience with PBS Approach About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for the full Job description
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