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Support Worker

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.50 and £30.26 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• A FULL UK Driving License 

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.

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Thera East  has an exciting opportunity available for a Community Support Worker  to join our team based in Colchester . You will join us on a permanent basis , with full-time, part-time, and relief hours available . In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour.

Additional Information: Information: Full UK driving licence is essential and access to your own vehicle

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security?

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

About the Community Support Worker role:

Do you want a job supporting people to have fun and get involved in their community? The people we support in Colchester Community love shopping, going out for lunch, long walks, visiting farms, going bowling and to the gym. If you love those things too, why not get paid to share these experiences with them? This is usually between 8.30-18.00 although it varies with the activities the people we support want to do. You will be visiting up to 3 individuals a day in the community and supporting them with their daily needs. A valid driving license and a car with business insurance is required for this post. This can also be a brilliant role for someone who wants to work flexibly. This is an exciting opportunity to have a varied working week and opportunities to use a variety of skills you already have or would like to develop for career progression.

About us:

• Thera East is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.
li>Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. < i>Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
• Employee support line to support you and your family
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
li>Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group .

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.

‘If you have previously transferred over on TUPE terms and conditions, please contact your manager or HR to see how this may affect your terms and conditions’

Community Support Officer!

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (fully on site between multiple locations in West London)

Pay rate: 19.23 per hour

Location: West London

The Role:

As a Community Support Officer, you will be the face of our client's organisation, working closely with tenants to help them sustain independent living and integrate into the community. Your proactive approach will make a significant impact in their lives!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key worker, providing advice and support to help tenants maintain their independence and tenancy.
• Develop and regularly review personalised support plans.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, their families, and the wider community.
• Collaborate with mental health, substance abuse, and other support agencies to provide comprehensive assistance.
• Facilitate tenant participation in community initiatives and support activities.
• Address maintenance issues and encourage tenants to participate in community matters.
• Work effectively within a team to deliver high-quality services.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in housing or social services.
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by the ex-service community.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• A passion for empowering individuals and promoting independence

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Location: Northbrook (West Durrington) Campus, part of the Chichester College group
Salary: £26,451 - £8,907 per annum pro rata (ie, 1,974 - 4,015 per annum)
Work Pattern : 37 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (43.2 paid weeks)

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate for this high-profile role.   We are looking for a charismatic, determined and confident person who has the ability and skills to engage hard to reach groups and disengaged students, as well as to develop and co-ordinate activities that promote social cohesion and integration.

What you’ll do as our College Community Support Officer:

• Provide first response to incidents across the College site.
li>To be aware of any areas of concern and assist managers or appropriate College staff to adopt a collaborative problem solving approach to highlighted issues, and to implement de-escalation techniques and restorative justice.
• To liaise with curriculum and support teams where appropriate to provide advice, guidance and holistic support to students and staff.
• To promote positive behaviour in line with the College’s core values.
< i>To maintain accurate records.
• To liaise with external organisations, as appropriate, including for example, contribution to internal events for road safety, wellbeing and e-safety.
• Where applicable or appropriate, work with Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) and any associated radio links or watch schemes, to provide a proactive and regularly assisted support across the College and as appropriate in the local community.
• To support the transportation of students to and from the train station, working with the station staff to promote positive behaviour

What we’re looking for in our College Community Support Officer:

< i>GCSE Maths and English Language or equivalent at C grade or above
• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject area e.g. Coaching, Health and Social Care, Youth Work
• Experience of working with young people (including 14-19 year olds) and vulnerable adults
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour
• Experience in delivering training in the workplace   
Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including a working knowledge of databases
• Knowledge in safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, including Prevent 

Closing date: 28 July 2025
Interview date: 5 August 2025

If you would like to learn more about our College Community Support Officer  role, then please click ‘apply ’ today!

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)
Reference : 298
Salary:  £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Hours:  37.5 hours per week (5 Days)
Contract:  12 months Fixed Term
Reports to:  Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS)
Main base(s):  Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.

Purpose of Post

The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.

About the service

Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client’s independence, quality of life and wellbeing.

The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.

The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to:

• To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers.
li>To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
• To raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8th August 2025.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.
Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Equal Opportunities 
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

Community Support Workers (Adult and all age disabilities) **

We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Croydon area who are seeking a Community Support Workers to join their Adult and all age disability service.

Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.

Full Time Hours - 36 Hours per week. (Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00 x 4 days and 09:00-17:00 x 1 day)

Location - Croydon, CR1.

Rate of Pay - 17 - 18 per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.

Role Accountabilities:

• To ensure best practice and the maintenance of professional standards in supporting people with disabilities.
• Deliver focused support within an outcomes quality assurance framework and culture.
• Delivery of measurable improvements in the well-being and independence of residents.
• Contribution to the development and delivery of effective risk assessments.
• Assured contact with and support given to, parents, carers, and other key people in the person's support network.
• Organisation and facilitation of the resident's person centred support and activities in line with the values of the Council.
• Safeguard and promotion of the welfare of resident.

Experience Needed:

• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care (or above) or other relevant qualification.
• Willingness to work towards a qualification and other training deemed relevant to this post.
• Knowledge of current issues and policies related to the provision of services for people with disabilities.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people who have a disabilities.
• Local Authority / Public Sector.

At our organisation, we believe in rewarding referrals! Know someone perfect for this role? Our referral scheme offers up to 250 for successful recommendations.

To apply, please email and reach out to Dane at (phone number removed).

Community Support Worker

Dominic Care is a family run company which provides care and support to people in their own home, to remain as independent as possible. At Dominic Care we take pride in our employees who are hardworking, dedicated and loyal. We offer all contracted staff a free blue lite card which provides them numerous discounts to help with cost of living. Dominic Care has been running now for 14 years and over 25% of staff are long-serving, having been employed for more than 9 years and 37.5% employed more than 6 years.

Ideal candidates will be caring, respectful and good communicators. 

Non-Driver Starter Rate: £12.50 per hour weekday, £3.00 per hour weekend

Driver Starter Rate: 4.00 per hour weekday, £ .00 per hour weekend, dependent on age/if sponsorship required

All pay rates are exclusive of holiday pay which is additional.

Typical Shift Pattern: Am Shift -  7am to 2pm, Pm shift -  4pm to 10pm. Two-week availability provided at interview with week and weekend days availability. Expectation for part-time staff to cover 2/8 weekend shifts and full-time to cover 4/8 weekend shifts. All staff are paid four weekly.

Additionally, the company pays an enhanced rate for bank holidays, mileage, recruitment and work incentive bonuses. Office also help staff to acquire the blue lite card (reward and discount).

Main duties and responsibilities

1. To assist/enable Service Users with personal care – washing, bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, toileting and continence care.
li>To assist/enable Service Users with meal preparation.
2. To assist Service Users with light domestics associated with the previous responsibilities, such as washing up, bed making and laundry.
3. To assist/enable Service Users to comply with their prescribed medication and to maintain records as required.

All employees are expected to follow company policies and procedure, to follow Service Users care plans, to observe, record and report any concerns, absences or potential risk factors. Due to the nature of this work, confidentiality and data protection are vital requirements of the job role.

Dominic Care maintains a strong ethos of person-centred care, which means the individual should always be at the centre of the care provided. As a support worker for Dominic Care we expect you to respect the needs and wishes of individual Service Users and to promote independence at all times when assisting with all aspects of daily living. In accordance with CQC regulations clients should be provided choice and given where possible the opportunity and means to retain their independence. Therefore, the work requires you to be respectful and courteous of others, capable of working with others and thus good communication skills are vital. It is important to maintain a friendly, welcoming, cheerful and helpful disposition when engaging with clients so as to ensure an atmosphere that puts people at ease. 

Benefits:

li>Flexible working hours
• Paid Holiday
• Bonus schemes
• Company events & social hours
• Free or subsidised travel
• A fully paid DBS check
• Mandatory and enhancement training
• A role that offers further career opportunities and qualifications (Diplomas)
• Work mobile phone, equipped with work email

Portfolio Group are proud to be recruiting for a leading digital technology company that provides professional services solutions to a range of corporate and SME client across the UK. A market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business.

An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant company that has been operating for over 40 years with incredible growth and have won many awards such as the 'Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2023'.

This is an ideal opportunity for a social care professional to work as an expert in a dynamic content team.

Job Overview

This is an ideal role for someone with a social care background, excellent writing skills and who is passionate about helping people who run care services to solve their compliance issues.

Job Purpose

The Care Content Writer is responsible for writing and reviewing content for our clients' platform. They work with the Content, Editorial, and Sales and Events teams to develop the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients.

They provide telephone advice to support clients with, for example, registering and running their care home or domiciliary care service.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Researching, authoring and updating content for the social care platform. This includes:

o commentary, guidance, news and articles

o care staff training resources

o policies and procedures

o in-depth information

o webinars.

Reviewing externally authored work. This includes:

o managing the author relationship.

Providing insight to the business to ensure that:

o new content and client webinars are delivered when needed

o the product is enhanced and developed to meet the market needs

o marketing campaigns are supported with content and direction when appropriate

o customer-facing teams are kept up to date with developments in the care sector.

Assisting the client experience and sales teams with product queries and delivering in-house training updates on legislative and other market changes.

Representing client Care exhibitions and events.

Advising, assisting and guiding clients with all Care enquiries received.

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