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Date posted: 10 Mar 2025 Healthcare Assistant

Gravesend, Kent  10.2 miles

SGM Care Agency Ltd
  • Full Time

SGM CARE is looking for care professionals to be part of our Quick Response Team working in the community across Gravesend, Bexley and Erith We provide support to service-users to help them to regain the skills of daily living and full independence if possible, also assessing needs for on-going care if required. SGM Care team delivers this service on a daily basis, making a difference to individuals...

Date posted: 17 Mar 2025 Live In Carer

Gravesend, Kent  10.2 miles

Vitality Home Health (Gravesham & Dartford)
  • Full Time

IT'S TIME TO CARE! Come and be part of taking home care to a new level? You will be a part of a leading care provider, who is dedicated to ensuring our customers receive a unique blend, of medical and social care provision within their own homes. You will be working on a rotational basis, living within a customers house, providing 1-1 care. This strongly eliminates the possibilities of Covid-19 infection...

Date posted: 17 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Gravesend, Kent  10.2 miles

Vitality Home Health (Gravesham & Dartford)
  • Full Time or Part Time

IT'S TIME TO CARE! Come and be part of taking home care to a new level? You will be a part of a leading care provider, who are dedicated to ensuring our customers receive a unique blend, of medical and social care provision within their own homes. Are you looking for a career change? Are you a kind, compassionate and caring person! THEN YOU ARE WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR! Vitality Home Health offers...

Date posted: 28 Feb 2025 HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Chelmsford, Essex  10.4 miles

Infinite Healthcare Services Head Office
  • Full Time
  • ADDITIONAL BONUS WILL BE ADDED FROM OVER TIME DONE

We require a driver with own car only

Date posted: 15 Mar 2025 Support Worker

Gravesend, Kent  10.4 miles

DMC Consulting Services Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time

At DMC, person-centred care is at the heart of our values and ethos. We offer a range of services from domiciliary care, supported living and Live in support for all ages including children and over 65's. We take pride in our attitude to provide the best care possible to the individuals we care for. We involve their families and loved ones through every step of the journey. As much or as little as...

Date posted: 28 Feb 2025 Senior Support Worker

Gravesend, Kent  10.4 miles

DMC Consulting Services Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £11.90 – £12.00 per hour

Senior Support Worker Location: Kent Company: DMC Consulting Services Ltd About Us DMC Consulting Services Ltd is a leading care provider , dedicated to improving the quality of life for our clients. With a strong reputation in the community, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our supportive company culture. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and make a...

Date posted: 21 Feb 2025 Children's Home Registered Manager

Gravesend, Kent  10.4 miles

DMC Consulting Services Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £50,000 – £60,000 per annum

We are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager for our multiple building Ofsted-registered home based in Gravesend. The home provides care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our Children’s Homes have been adapted to create a warm and welcoming environment which children can call home. We have built up an outstanding reputation with nearly 10 years combined experience...

Date posted: 19 Mar 2025 CARE ASSISTANT

Gravesend, Kent  10.5 miles

MAUCARE Services
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • STARTS FROM £11.50/ HOUR PLUS MILEAGE 45P/ MILES

JOIN OUR TEAM !!!! We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our customers to join our team in the Dartford, Gravesend, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Bexlex, Medway, Rochester, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge wells and any surrounded areas as a Community Carer. As a Community Carer, your main duties will be providing personal care,...

Date posted: 19 Mar 2025 CARE ASSISTANT

Gravesend, Kent  10.5 miles

MAUCARE Services
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • STARTS FROM £11.50/ HOUR PLUS MILEAGE 45P/ MILES

JOIN OUR TEAM !!!! We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our customers to join our team in the Dartford, Gravesend, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Bexlex, Medway, Rochester, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge wells and any surrounded areas as a Community Carer. As a Community Carer, your main duties will be providing personal care,...

Date posted: 05 Mar 2025 Care Worker

Chelmsford, Essex  10.7 miles

In Home Care - Chelmsford
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £11.60 – £12.00 per hour

In Home Care Chelmsford is looking for Carers to fill our vacant positions in the Chelmsford area. We provide care to Service Users aged between 18 to 65 and above. Our service users have a range of care needs including dementia, mental health, disability, and assistance with personal care and medication. As a Carer working for us, you need to have compassion and the right attitudes and be able to...

Date posted: 26 Feb 2025 Care Manager

Chelmsford, Essex  10.7 miles

In Home Care - Chelmsford
  • Full Time
  • beween 28.000-£30.000
  • £28,000 – £30,000 per annum

Here at In Homecare Chelmsford we are the leading company in our industry in Essex area. We are hiring an experienced Care Manager to help us keep growing. If you are dedicated and ambitious, In Homecare Chelmsford is an excellent place to grow your career. Don't hesitate to apply. Care Manager Responsibilities: Creating and updating personalised care plans for customers. Collaborating with customers'...

Date posted: 15 Mar 2025 Home Care Assistant

Chelmsford, Essex  10.8 miles

Bluebird Care Mid Essex
  • Full Time
  • £12.75 – £13.75 per hour

Have you ever looked after someone when they have been unwell? Maybe cooked them a meal, helped them to get washed and dressed, done some shopping for them? If you have, then you have already experienced how rewarding it is to be a Bluebird Care Assistant. The only essential skills that we require is for you to have a full driving licence, access to a reliable vehicle and to have a caring nature....

Date posted: 19 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Chelmsford, Essex  10.9 miles

A1 Home Care Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.88 – £16.38 per hour

A1 Home Care are an outstanding care provider, working for A1, you will earn £12.88 - £16.38 per hour (includes holiday pay) plus Double Pay on Bank Holidays plus 32p per mile for mileage/travel. If you are an experienced care assistant that's great come and join our team, We are also looking to train people up, so no experience is necessary as we offer fully paid training and paid shadow shifts accompanied...

Date posted: 24 Feb 2025 Care Assistant (Radfield Home Care)

Hornchurch, London  11.0 miles

Radfield Home Care Havering & Romford
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.50 – £13.00 per hour

Join our mission At Radfield Home Care, it’s our mission to make ageing a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved and our care assistants have a huge role to play in making this happen. Radfield Home Care specialises in personalised care for older people in their own homes, a forward-looking, family run business that sets the standard for what care can do. We are one of the very few...

Date posted: 12 Mar 2025 Care and Support Worker

Hornchurch, London  11.0 miles

Caremark Havering
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.00 – £18.00 per hour

Caremark Havering are looking to recruit kind and caring people to join our team as care and support workers. More than anything else we are looking for people with a big heart. People with a caring nature, who have empathy and compassion for others. The role will involve supporting senior people to remain living in their own homes with dignity and respect. You may be involved in tasks such as providing...

Date posted: 14 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Chelmsford, Essex  11.1 miles

Anglian Care Chelmsford
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.50-£14 per hour
  • £12.50 – £14.00 per hour

Care Assistant - Chelmsford Salary: Care Assistant - £12.50-£14.00ph Milage: 45p per mile Contract: full time or part time, evening and weekend shifts available Areas: This role covers Chelmsford - we are looking for people living in Chelmsford or surrounding areas such as Writtle, Danbury, South Woodham Ferrers, and Maldon. Pay breakdown and shift patterns: £100 Joining Bonus! Daytime shifts 7am-4pm,...

Date posted: 06 Mar 2025 Support Worker

Chelmsford, Essex  11.1 miles

TLTP Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • weekly pay
  • £12.75 – £15.00 per hour

· Support Worker – Up to £14.00 via Umbrella · Support Worker – Immediate start · Support Worker – Chelmsford · Support Worker – Full time/part time roles available Are you a hard-working Support Worker? Do you enjoy helping vulnerable adults in the community? Are you looking for flexible hours? Can you perform personal care tasks? If you answered yes to all the above questions, this Support Worker...

Date posted: 05 Mar 2025 Carers - Care Delivery Team

Chelmsford, Essex  11.1 miles

My Homecare Chelmsford
  • Full Time
  • From £13.90 + Mileage + Paid Birthday + MOT
  • £13.90 – £14.90 per hour

Join Our Compassionate Home Care Team – Full-Time Carer Required, UK Drivers Licence (**No Sponsorship**) Are you a carer who goes the extra mile but feels like just another number? Do you work long hours with little appreciation or flexibility? You deserve better. We’re looking for compassionate, reliable carers who want to feel valued, supported, and part of a team that truly cares – not just about...

Date posted: 19 Feb 2025 Care Assistant

Chelmsford, Essex  11.1 miles

Beaumont Home Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £12.00 – £24.00 per hour

Beaumont Home Care are looking for early birds, night owls and weekenders to make a real difference to the lives of others. . The role would suit someone who is looking for part-time or full-time work and is available to work every other weekend. If you are a kind, caring, enthusiastic, energetic individual who would like to join a small, professional, friendly, private, family-run Care Provider,...

Date posted: 19 Feb 2025 Carer

Chelmsford, Essex  11.1 miles

You & I Care Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time

We are looking for Carers to fill our vacant positions. Our Carers care role is challenging and rewarding for the right person. Our Service Users are aged 18 to 65 and above. They have a range of care needs from simple companionship to assistance with personal care and medication. As a Carer working for You & I Care, you will share our core values of kindness and compassion. We understand that each...

Date posted: 13 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Chelmsford, Essex  11.2 miles

PerCurra Chelmsford West and Brentwood
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Salary starting from £13 per hour
  • £13.00 per hour

About the Care Assistant role: We have an exciting opportunity for you at Percurra Chelmsford, supporting our elderly and vulnerable clients to live independently at home. Just think about how great you'd feel knowing you had made someone feel amazing in the morning, by supporting them with a shower and helping them get dressed for the day! Or Just imagine the smile on a persons face who you've supported...

Date posted: 08 Mar 2025 Community Care Worker

Havering, London  11.3 miles

Cornhill Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Pay: £13 - £15 per hour (depending on experience)
  • £13.00 – £14.99 per hour

Carers Wanted! We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, competent, and compassionate carers with excellent communication and engagement skills, including a high level of written and verbal English, to join our team in your local area. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We have full-time, part-time, flexible, and weekend roles available.

Date posted: 28 Feb 2025 Care Worker

Havering, London  11.3 miles

Leadwood Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Care workers can do additional hours
  • £11.90 per hour

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and reliable Care Workers to join our team delivering care and support to individuals living in their own homes in London. Your duties may include: - Personal care – support with washing/dressing/toileting. Support with medication General domestic duties Helping with mobility and transfers Nutrition and hydration Assisting with Attending Clubs/Day Care Centres...

Date posted: 23 Feb 2025 Carer

Havering, London  11.3 miles

KJD Care
  • Full Time
  • with bonus and overtime
  • £11.90 – £13.50 per hour

Position: Carer Hours: 37.5 hours per week full time (to include some weekend hours) , Overtime is available JOB SPECIFICATION & FURTHER DETAILS Job Title: Care Worker (Soc Code 6135) Reference: KJD/SCW/24/06 Date posted: 20th June 2024 (Ongoing Vacancy since 2021). Salary: £11.90/ hour (Exclusive of holiday pay/allowance) Employment Status:Full Time Reporting to: Janet Olutu-Adegbuyi (Registered...

Date posted: 25 Feb 2025 Registered Nurse

Purfleet, Essex  12.1 miles

Clover Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • £45.00 – £75.00 per hour

Job Opportunity Clover Care Group has an exciting opportunity for dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse, working within a complex care package in Essex. Both nightshifts and dayshifts are available. Requirements To be considered for the role, you must have a minimum of 6 months experience working within a healthcare setting and a right to work within the UK. You must have a valid NMC pin with...

Date posted: 25 Feb 2025 Registered Nurse

Purfleet, Essex  12.1 miles

Clover Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • £45.00 – £75.00 per hour

Job Opportunity Clover Care Group has an exciting opportunity for dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse, working within a complex care package in Essex. Both nightshifts and dayshifts are available. Requirements To be considered for the role, you must have a minimum of 6 months experience working within a healthcare setting and a right to work within the UK. You must have a valid NMC pin with...

Date posted: 09 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Romford, London  12.3 miles

Prestige Care & Support Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time

HOME CARER VACANCY IN HAVERING We are looking for individuals who drive and have access to their own vehicle and have a caring nature and want to make a difference to someone's life. It is not essential to have experience but if you do that is a bonus. We are a friendly care agency who cover all areas of Havering, who provide our clients with the very best level of care and support to meet their required...

Date posted: 06 Mar 2025 Support Worker

Romford, London  12.4 miles

TLTP Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • weekly pay
  • £12.75 – £15.00 per hour

· Support Worker – Up to £14.00 via Umbrella · Support Worker – Immediate start · Support Worker – Romford · Support Worker – Full time/part time roles available Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people? Do you have clear communication skills? Are you a reliable person? Are you looking for flexible hours? If you answered yes to all the above questions, this Support Worker role is for you!...

Date posted: 13 Mar 2025 Support Worker

Romford, London  12.6 miles

All 4 U Care
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Travel pay and mileage paid

Our team is our greatest asset, so we pay them one of the best rates in the area and give them a pension. We also: pay for travel time and mileage provide a mobile phone use digital systems, not paper offer ongoing and specialist training support career development and future opportunities “Being a smaller company I feel I’m part of a family. I’ve worked in the care industry for 28 years, helping...

Date posted: 04 Mar 2025 Support Worker

Romford, London  12.6 miles

All 4 U Care
  • Full Time or Part Time

Experience is not essential as training will be given. Car driver essential. Must be willing to work different shift times ranging from 7 am till 10.30 pm.

Date posted: 19 Feb 2025 Support Worker

Romford, London  12.6 miles

All 4 U Care
  • Full Time or Part Time

We are now hiring carers who hold a driving licence We are looking for carers who are able to provide care & support to our elderly & vulnerable clients. Who are willing to be flexible between the hours of 7am - 10:30pm covering on a rota basis. This will include every other weekend Good rates of pay & mileage paid

Date posted: 13 Mar 2025 Live-In Carer

Chatham, Kent  12.7 miles

Azure Care
  • Full Time or Part Time

Are you an experienced Carer looking for a new challenge? Live-In Cares needed - excellent rates of pay!! At Azure Care, we put care at the heart of our business. Live-In Care enables individuals to remain in the comfort of their own home with their families & friends and enables individuals to continue to have the choice and flexibility to live their lives how they choose. As a Live In carer you...

Date posted: 05 Mar 2025 Health Care Assistant

Romford, London  12.7 miles

Everycare (Romford) Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time

Job description Agency Care Worker / Support Worker / Care Worker / Carer/Health care assistant - Full / Part Time Everycare Location: Dartford Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a premium Recruitment Health care agency. We are looking to hire committed and compassionate Carers to join our team. Previous experience is desirable however not essential...

Date posted: 13 Mar 2025 Health Care Assistant at Unite Highland Care

Dartford, Kent  12.7 miles

Unite Highland Care
  • Full Time
  • Company Incentive
  • £11.44 – £13.00 per hour

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Unite Highland Care is seeking a reliable Health Care Assistant to join our home care team. About Us: Unite Highland Care is a leading provider of health and social care services, offering supported living accommodation and home care. We are committed to delivering personalized care that enhances...

Date posted: 13 Mar 2025 Administrative Assistant at Unite Highland Care

Dartford, Kent  12.7 miles

Unite Highland Care
  • Full Time
  • Company Incentive

Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual with a background in administrative support? Unite Highland Care is looking for a skilled Administrative Assistant to join our growing team. About Us: Unite Highland Care is a fast-growing provider of health and social care services, offering supported living accommodation and home care. As we continue to expand, we are committed to delivering high-quality...

Date posted: 13 Mar 2025 HR Advisor at Unite Highland Care

Dartford, Kent  12.7 miles

Unite Highland Care
  • Full Time
  • Company Incentive
  • £24,000 – £30,000 per annum

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for supporting and developing a growing team? Unite Highland Care is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join our dynamic organization. About Us: Unite Highland Care is a leading provider of health and social care services, offering supported living accommodation and home care. As we expand our services, including future residential care for children...

Date posted: 13 Mar 2025 Registered Manager

Dartford, Kent  12.7 miles

Unite Highland Care
  • Full Time
  • Company Incentive
  • £50,000 – £60,000 per annum

Job Opportunity: General Manager at Unite Highland Care Are you passionate about making a difference in health and social care? Do you have a proven track record of managing teams and services for individuals with challenging behavior? Unite Highland Care is looking for a dedicated and experienced General Manager to lead our expanding services. About Us: Unite Highland Care is a rapidly growing organization...

Date posted: 21 Feb 2025 Administrative

Dartford, Kent  12.7 miles

Unite Highland Care
  • Full Time
  • Salary

The role is based in our Head office in dartford, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. You will also be part of the on-call rota which involves taking the on-call phone home on some evenings and weekends. Being a driver is essential for the role. Everyone at Unite highland care works in a way that enables us to deliver our values, in all that we do every day. Kind – staff who are genuinely kind, caring and...

Date posted: 18 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Rochester, Kent  13.0 miles

Right at Home (Medway)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Milage between consecutive care calls - 35p per mile
  • £14.25 – £14.75 per hour

TRULY FLEXIBLE PART-TIME WORKING HOURS IS NOT POSSIBLE, OR IS IT? IF YOU SEEK WORK WITH TRULY FLEXIBLE HOURS TO SUIT, THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Right at Home Medway is a local family-run business with a unique welcoming culture. We know most applicants already lead very busy lives, therefore we choose not to compete with your time, instead we work within your availability by offering a range...

Date posted: 14 Mar 2025 Registered Manager

Rochester, Kent  13.0 miles

Agincare
  • Full Time
  • Up to £60,000 depending on experience

We have an exciting opportunity in our brand new not for profit Children's services. This is a needs led children's LD residential home due to open in Summer 2025. We have roles available for caring, supportive and driven people to join our team. We are looking for a Registered Manager - could this be you? The successful applicant will lead, manage and support a team of Support Workers and Senior...

Date posted: 03 Mar 2025 CAREGiver- Morning/Evening/Weekend

Rochester, Kent  13.0 miles

Home Instead (Medway)
  • Part Time

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training, and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support....

Date posted: 26 Feb 2025 Care Assistant

Rochester, Kent  13.0 miles

Bluebird Care Medway
  • Part Time
  • £11.44 – £15.60

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Can you work alone and as part of a team? Are you dependable and caring? Do you have evenings and weekends available? Full training given. 12 week mentoring and support. Company Health benefit and pension

Date posted: 19 Mar 2025 Community Care and Support Worker

Dartford, Kent  13.1 miles

Tilda HealthCare Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Plus Travel Contributions

TILDA HealthCare is looking for compassionate, reliable Support Workers and Carers to come and join our team. You will be responsible for delivering personal care, prompting medication, building a good rapport with residents, promote the highest standards of care and maintaining good communication with the office. You will also be part of an excellent team providing a high-quality standard of care...

Date posted: 15 Mar 2025 Support Worker

Dartford, Kent  13.1 miles

Right at Home (Bexley & Dartford)
  • Part Time
  • High milage rate £0.45p a mile
  • £13.00 – £13.50 per hour

About us Care Assistant Right at Home Bexley and Dartford Location: Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Belvedere, Welling, Sidcup, Dartford, Swanley, Darenth Hourly Rate: £13.00-13.50 Plus Highest Pay Per Mile : £0.45 p Per mile Hours per week: 3-30 Are you Fed up of a 9-5 job environment? Do you want to work with an employer that values and rewards hard work? Do you want to work somewhere that can offer...

Date posted: 24 Feb 2025 Registered Manager

Dartford, Kent  13.1 miles

Right at Home (Bexley & Dartford)
  • Full Time
  • £38,000 – £40,000 per annum

Are you a Registered Home Care Manager, Deputy Manager or Care Manager looking for the next step in your career? Are you ambitious and a natural leader? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special. Right at Home are recruiting for an ambitious, driven and caring Registered Manager for our fantastic office in Bexley & Dartford, to manage, develop and grow the business. Right at...

Date posted: 01 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Gillingham, Kent  13.4 miles

Domiciliary Care Experts
  • Full Time or Part Time

Are you thinking about a new career within the care environment but unsure where to start Or are you currently working but looking for a change or even extra hours - if so then please call our dedicated office team to find out more? We are in Gillingham high street and have an open-door policy. We are currently looking for Care assistants for part-time and full-time rounds during the day and some...

Date posted: 18 Mar 2025 Care Assistant

Chatham, Kent  13.6 miles

Right at Home (Medway)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Milage between consecutive care calls - 35p per mile
  • £14.25 – £14.75 per hour

TRULY FLEXIBLE PART-TIME WORKING HOURS IS NOT POSSIBLE, OR IS IT? IF YOU SEEK WORK WITH TRULY FLEXIBLE HOURS TO SUIT, THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Right at Home Medway is a local family-run business with a unique welcoming culture. We know most applicants already lead very busy lives, therefore we choose not to compete with your time, instead we work within your availability by offering a range...

Date posted: 22 Feb 2025 Health Care Assistant

Chatham, Kent  13.6 miles

SGM Care Agency Ltd
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £11.49 – £13.00 per hour

We're looking for care professionals to be part of our Quick Response Team working in the community across Graves End and chsthsm area Medway kent. We provide support to service-users to help them to regain the skills of daily living and full independence if possible, also assessing needs for on-going care if required. SGM Care team delivers this service on a daily basis, making a difference to individuals...

Date posted: 23 Feb 2025 Weekend Care Assistant

Gillingham, Kent  13.7 miles

Home Instead (Medway)
  • Part Time

***Sign up Bonus of £100** Terms & conditions apply*** Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds...

Date posted: 23 Feb 2025 Care Assistant- Full time/Part Time

Gillingham, Kent  13.7 miles

Home Instead (Medway)
  • Full Time or Part Time

***Sign up Bonus of £100** Terms & conditions apply*** Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds...