Support Workers Connections Daycare Service

Support Workers for Connections Daycare Service – job vacancies Nicola T10:22:22+00:00

Enfield Carers Centre are opening a brand-new community club with daytime services and activities, in January 2026, called Connections. Our new club is in Ponders End, Enfield.

We are seeking experienced Support Workers as key members of a new team.

• The Person Specification provides you with a breakdown of the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in the role and highlights whether these are either essential or desirable to the role.
• This post is subject to an enhanced CRB/DBS check.

• Provide a warm, engaging, safe space older /vulnerable adults
• Provide compassionate person‑centred care and support
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of those using the service
• Work closely with carers, family members and clients to achieve stated outcomes
• Assisting with low‑level mobility (e.g. walking, gentle support, wheelchair assistance)
• Facilitating or helping to deliver individual and group activities

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
• Sick pay
• Company pension
• Health Cash Plan (eligible after 3 months in service)
• Paid training face‑to‑face and online
• Free DBS Check
• Staff wellbeing events
• Company events

Hours:

35 hours per week

Holiday: 25 days and 8 Bank Holidays, per annum

Salary: £23,600 per annum

In line with Enfield Carers Centre’s safer recruitment policy, the post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children.

Connections is a caring initiative from Enfield Carers Centre, offering a warm and welcoming space designed to support wellbeing, ease loneliness, and inspire social connection and engagement.

Connections is a new community initiative from Enfield Carers Centre, launching January 2026 at Enfield Enterprise Centre.

It’s designed to reduce loneliness, promote wellbeing, and build a vibrant, inclusive space for social connection — especially for older adults, vulnerable adults and those with health conditions or who are isolated.

To create a welcoming space where people connect, share, and grow — empowering fuller, more connected lives.

• Reduce isolation and loneliness
• Promote mental and physical wellbeing
• Support unpaid Carers
• Encourage volunteering and community involvement

Connections has been developed in response to increasing demand for inclusive, community-based services, particularly for older adults as well as offering respite for Carers and families. It complements Enfield Carers Centre’s existing Carer support services by offering a space for continued growth, social engagement and meaningful activity.

Connections will offer a range of activities and support, including:

• Social gatherings and themed events
• Creative workshops
• Wellbeing activities such as mindfulness, relaxation, and gentle movement
• Refreshments and hot meals
• Transport

Background‑info-to-Connections‑V5.pdf

Connections is delivered by a dedicated and compassionate team:

• Operations Manager
• Daycare Coordinator
• Daycare Support Workers × 3
• Volunteers (including activity support, hospitality, and drivers)

The team works collaboratively to ensure a high quality, inclusive experience for all members.

• Community Engagement – Welcoming members, building relationships, and fostering a sense of belonging
• Activity Coordination – Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive activities
• Empowerment and Support – Encouraging members to lead sessions and contribute ideas
• Safeguarding and Wellbeing – Ensuring a safe, respectful space for all participants
• Collaboration – Working as a team to deliver excellent service and adapt to members’ needs

• Warmth, empathy, and excellent interpersonal skills
• A commitment to inclusion and community empowerment
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning and delivering activities
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing needs
• Awareness of safeguarding and wellbeing principles
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