Day Centre Support Worker

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 19 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Day Centre Support Worker in Edmonton, London Borough of Enfield. You will provide compassionate, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other complex needs, both in the day centre and in the local community.

You will help service users gain life skills, confidence, and social inclusion through structured activities. A DBS check is required, and the role is 30 hours per week with a 9:30am–3:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
• Ability to promote person-centred care and independence.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• DBS check via Update Service or within last 12 months.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Support individuals to access on-site and community activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and life skills through meaningful engagement.
• Encourage participation in arts, music, gardening, sports and other activities.
• Assist with transport and community outings as needed.
• Maintain accurate daily records and report safeguarding concerns.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Connaissances

Communication

Moving & Handling

Personal Care

Team Collaboration

Formation

NVQ 2+ in Health and Social Care

Description du poste

Day Centre Support Worker

Location: Edmonton, N9

Pay Rate: £13 - £14 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 3:30pm (30 hours per week)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced and compassionate Day Centre Support Worker to join a welcoming day service supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities, Challenging behaviours and Complex Needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals both within the day centre and out in the local community. You will encourage service users to develop their independence, build confidence and participate in a wide range of meaningful activities tailored to their individual needs and goals.

The service promotes an outcome-focused, person-centred approach, helping individuals gain life skills, increase social inclusion and enjoy fulfilling daily experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities, Challenging behaviours and Complex Needs.
• Support individuals to access a variety of on-site and community-based activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and life skills through meaningful engagement.
• Encourage participation in arts, music, gardening, sports, sensory activities and other structured programmes.
• Support service users with community outings including swimming, museums, galleries, bowling and other leisure activities.
• Assist individuals when arriving and leaving the day centre, including support with transport transfers where required.
• Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner where required.
• Maintain accurate daily records and report any safeguarding or welfare concerns.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities, Challenging behaviours and/or Complex Needs.
• A good understanding of person-centred care and promoting independence.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence using hoists and moving & handling equipment
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or a DBS issued within the last 12 months.
• A caring, reliable and proactive approach to supporting vulnerable adults.

Desirable

• A minimum of 3 years' recent UK experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities.
• NVQ 2+ in Health and Social Care
• Experience working within a day centre or community-based support service.
• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours that may challenge.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, moving and handling, and positive behaviour support.
• Up-to-date mandatory training or willingness to complete training before starting.

If you are passionate about supporting adults with Learning Disabilities to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience as a Support Worker, Adult Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Day Centre Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Learning Disabilities Support Worker, Autism Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, SEN Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker or similar care positions