Female Support Worker

Advance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care provider in Hackney is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist customers with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. The role involves personal care, meal preparation, and support for social activities. Candidates need good communication skills, a willingness to work with diverse individuals, and flexibility in working hours. This position offers a chance for professional development and a supportive work environment. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid mileage and travel time

Sector-specific training

Discounts through Perks at Work

Long service awards

Free DBS checks

Pension scheme enrollment

Qualifications

• Passion and determination to make a difference in lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.
• Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene as required.
• Support with medication administration if required.
• Help in preparing and cooking meals.
• Support attendance to medical appointments and social activities.
• Maintain accurate records and update care plans as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Working independently

Experience with standing hoist

Literate and numerate in English

Computer knowledge

Willingness to work with diverse individuals

Job description

Position: Female Support Worker

Location: Clapton, Hackney, London E5

Hours: 22.5 contracted hours per week (Thurs‑Sun, including weekends, days and holidays)

Salary: £16,248.13 per annum (£13.85 p/h)

Job ref: 4859

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

About the Role

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to people’s lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? so, we want to hear from you.

Advance is looking for a Female Support Worker in Hackney, E5 to support customers with learning disabilities / autism / complex needs / mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care.

Day to Day Activities

• Assisting wheelchair users
• Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
• Medication administration (if required)
• Support with preparing and cooking meals
• Support with attending medical appointments
• Support with social activities
• Support with independent skills
• Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
• Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
• Keeping up to date with your training

Progression

Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business. Once you’re with us, there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments.

About the Candidate

You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.

If you think a Support Worker role sounds right for you, you will need to be:

• Experienced with using a standing hoist
• Good at working on your own and within a team
• Excellent at communicating with people
• Able to complete quality support records
• Able to work Thursday, Friday or Sunday between 8:30am‑8:30pm
• Able to work in different locations if needed
• Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
• Need to be literate and numerate in English
• Having Computer knowledge is essential
• Willign to work with diverse people with learning disabilities, including wheelchair users
• Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate

For more information about the role please contact Yvonne Randolph. Email: [e-mail] between Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

About the Organisation

Advance is a national, not‑for‑profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry‑recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.

Benefits of Working for Advance

• Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
• Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
• Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
• Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
• Golden Hello / refer a friend receive up to £500
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

Regulation & Safeguarding

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.

At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level.

As the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures.

If you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch. [e-mail]

Openness & Diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Genuine Occupational Requirement

For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint a Female only (biological sex in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9). Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.