Support Workers for Connections Daycare Service – job vacancies

Enfield Carers Centre has opened a new adult day care service in Queensway, Ponders End.

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

Enfield Carers Centre, is a local charity providing holistic support to Carers across the borough with Home Care and Day Care as well as support to Carers.

Who Should Apply?

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits of Working with Us

• 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 & Pay

Hours:    Part time (14 hours per week covering 9am – 5pm Thursday and Friday)

Holiday: 25 days and 8 Bank Holidays, per annum (pro rata)

Salary:    £26,936 per annum (pro rata)

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.

Vision for Connections Daycare

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.

Our Mission

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

Key Aims

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

Background

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.

Services Offered

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

Staffing Structure

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.

Key staff responsibilities:

• 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

Staff and volunteers at Connections should demonstrate:

• 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
• Experience (formal or informal) in community work, care, or support roles is desirable

Enfield Carers Centre background information

The organisation is committed to valuing Diversity. See our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement

Enfield Carers Centre Safeguarding Statement

ECC Privacy Notice for applicants

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us.  This will depend upon the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of those offenses.

Please complete the Application Form document

If you would like to find out more before applying, please contact the Carers team at Enfield Carers Centre on 020 8366 3677 and ask to speak to Connections Daycare Operations Manager.

No CVs please

We accept applications in alternative formats. If you wish to receive an application form in large print, please contact us.

This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and your experience as well as say why you are the most suited candidate to the role.

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Please return your completed forms to us via:

email to:  connections@enfieldcarers.org

or by post or hand and marked as PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL to:

Connections Daycare Operations Manager
Enfield Carers Centre
Britannia House
137 – 143 Baker Street
Enfield, Middlesex
EN1 3JL