n Client:

Residential Home for Children, North London

 n Responsibilities:

- key work responsibilities
- assessing service users and establishing care plans
- liase with GP's, Social Workers, family members etc. on behalf of service users
- escort duties
- record-keeping
- some domestic duties

 n Requirements:

- NVQ level II or willingness to work towards qualification
- minimum of 2 years experience working with children
- experience of working with challenging behaviour
- available to work in shifts on a 7-day rota, including sleep-ins

 n Salary band:

£8.50 - £9.50 p/h depending on experience

 n Client:

Day Centre for Adults with Learning Difficulties, North London

 n Responsibilities:

- organise and lead activities
- escort duties
- regular toileting
- personal care duties

 n Requirements:

- NVQ level II or willingness to work towards qualification
- minimum of 2 years experience working with Adults with Learning Difficulties of which a minimum of 1 year in a Day Centre
- experience of working with challenging behaviour
- available to work Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm

 n Salary band:

£7.50 - £8.50 p/h depending on experience

 n Client:

Community Based Day Care for Adults with Learning Difficulties, East London

 n Responsibilities:

- key work responsibilities
- outline personal care plan for appointed service users
- planning and leading activities
- escort duties
- record-keeping
- some personal care duties

 n Requirements:

- NVQ level II, or willingness to work towards qualification
- minimum of 2 years experience in working with adults with learning difficulties
- must have experience on Project Worker level
- available to work Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm

 n Salary band:

£8.50 - £9 p/h depending on experience

 n Client:

Supported Living for Adults with Learning Difficulties, East London

 n Responsibilities:

To assist service users with daily living tasks:
- accompany service users on visits to the clinic/doctor
assist with shopping
- some domestic duties
- actively encourage service users to take part in community life
- record-keeping

 n Requirements:

- NVQ level II or willingness to work towards qualification
- minimum of 2 years experience working with adults with learning difficulties
- key work experience
- excellent communication skills
- available to work in shifts on a 7-day rota, including sleep-ins

 n Salary band:

£7.50 - £8.50 p/h depending on experience

 n Client:

Day Centre for Older People, East London

 n Responsibilities:

- assist with activities/group work
- some personal care, i.e. bathing, nailcare
- regular toileting (experience with incontinence and catheter bags desirable)
- assist with meals
- participate in regular team meetings

 n Requirements:

- NVQ level II or willingness to work towards qualification
- minimum of 1 year experience working with Older People, preferably in a Day Centre
- experience of working with Dementia
- available to work Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm

 n Salary band:

£5.50 - £6.50 p/h depending on experience

 n Client:

Private

 n Responsibilities:

Full-Time Live-In Carer/Housekeeper Bermuda
- US$21,840 (approx. £11,500) TAX FREE + Health Care Package + Free Food and Accommodation + Free Flights Fancy something completely different? This one is really special! Female full time live-in carer/housekeeper required for an elderly couple living in Hamilton, Bermuda. Spouse can also be accommodated if required. The successful applicant will be responsible for the full care of an elderly couple, and for the complete running of the elderly couple’s primary residence. Duties will include, but are not limited to
- Full personal care for the lady and gentleman
- Laundry
- Ironing,
- Shopping,
- Quality meal preparation,
- Serving of meals,
- Administration of medications,
- All aspects of cleaning
- Night Duty as and when required
- Overseeing general maintenance and cleaning if needed. An important element of the role will also be to offer social support to the couple. The job entails working as needed round the clock 5 ½ days a week, with half a day on Saturday and all day Sunday off. There will be allocated breaks each day during the working week each day. The successful candidate will have their own living quarters in the residence including a private bathroom and use of the swimming pool in the residence.

 n Requirements:

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs of people with dementia and mobility problems. The successful candidate will be either:-  An experienced Care Worker with at least 4 year’s experience and a minimum qualification of NVQ2 in Health and Social Care and current Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene and First Aid Certificates.  A qualified nurse (RGN or RMN) with post-qualification experience who understands that there are substantial non care tasks required of the job as listed above. The successful candidate will also be required to care for the couple’s animals and work in a non-smoking environment. A clean driving license is essential. This post would be particularly suitable for individuals in the later stages of their career. The successful candidate will receive a free flight from London to Bermuda, and a return flight back to the UK at the end of contract. The employer will make full arrangements for the provision of a Bermudan Work Permit Closing date for applications is 9th May 2005 Interviews will be held in Central London in mid-May. For details of this vacancy, contact Ian McPherson on 020 7374 4301 or email ian.mcpherson@aptus-socialcare.com. www.aptus-socialcare.com An enhanced CRB Disclosure applies for this post. This post is exempted from the requirements of the Sex Discrimination Act (1975)

 n Salary band:

£11,500 + attractive benefits package

 n Client:

Supported Living for Adults with Learning Difficulties, based in East London

 n Responsibilities:

A not for profit organisation providing residential, supported living, day activities, respite and domiciliary /home care adults with learning disabilities, mental health support and older people. They require an experienced support worker to work in a team providing support to adults with learning difficulties.

 n Requirements:

NVQ level II or III desirable or minimum one years experience working with adults with learning difficulties. Excellent communication skills required. Recent CRB, Health & Safety certificate. Open times Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30pm.

 n Salary band:

£14,000 - £15,000 p.a.