Female Bank Support Worker - Hendon

Norwood Ravenswood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate community as a Support Worker, where your dedication can empower adults with learning disabilities and autism. In this fulfilling role, you will help individuals lead independent lives, providing support in daily activities, teaching vital life skills, and encouraging personal growth. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while receiving comprehensive training and support. If you are passionate, energetic, and ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you. Become part of a team that values empowerment and respect, and help create a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 Referral Bonus

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Test & Eyewear Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or related fields is beneficial.
• Ability to guide and support individuals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities and personal care.
• Teach essential life skills like budgeting and shopping.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Life Skills Teaching

Education

NVQ Level 2-5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

*Female Bank Support Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism

Join Our Team as a Support Worker!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as bank Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfill their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!

What Norwood offers:

• Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50
• Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Your Role at Norwood:

As a bank Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.
2. Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
3. Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.
4. Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.
5. Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.
6. Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.

As a Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day support including:

1. Helping the people we support to be independent and live fulfilling lives.
2. Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
3. Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments.
4. Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and paying bills.
5. Assisting with personal care and administering medication (if required).
6. Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking.

If you have a can-do attitude, lots of energy, and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*Please note: Female requirement exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

No agencies please.

Please press apply and our Recruitment team will be in touch.

We are a kind and compassionate community. Empowerment and respect are at the heart of everything we do and believe in at Norwood.

If you are positive and resilient and a force for good, we are for you!

We strive for excellence and to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support. Our team is one of our biggest assets.

We nurture a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.