Female Support Worker - Hendon

Norwood; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Norwood as a Support Worker in Hendon, where you will empower individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. This role involves supporting daily activities, fostering skill development, and assisting with personal care. With a commitment to compassion and dedication, you can make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

Career Progression Pathway

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Understanding of non-verbal communication such as Makaton.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support individuals in daily activities.
• Encourage personal skills development through interests.
• Assist with personal care and household tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Communication (non-verbal)

Empowerment Support

Job description

Female Support Worker - Hendon

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Join Our Team as a Support Worker at Station Road, Hendon!

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

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, and has been privileged to receive Royal Patronage since 1815. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Norwood works with local authorities, to deliver wide-ranging services including residential and supported living accommodation and short-breaks facilities, as well as a range of support groups aimed at the whole family, not just the individual.

What Norwood offer:

• Hourly Pay Rate:£13
• Overtime:£14.30 p/hr & Bank holidays: £19.50 p/hr
• Fully Paid Induction:Get the support you need from day one!
• Workplace Pension Scheme:Plan for your future with confidence.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE):For a well earned rest.
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification:Boost your skills and knowledge.
• Career Progression Pathway:Your growth is our priority.
• 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

About the home at Station Road:

Station Road is a large, detached, purpose built property. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor and five bedrooms on the first floor. There is a modern kitchen, dining area, comfortable lounge, sensory room and a leafy garden. The location is close to the town centre which has shops and local amenities with easy access to public transport. There is parking at the front of the house.

We support eight women whose ages range from early thirties to late seventies. They have moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and mobility needs. They have a mix of verbal and non-verbal communications, including Makaton, eye gaze technology and iPads.

The residents enjoy each other’s company in their relaxed atmosphere. Their interests include music, dancing, theatre, bowling and swimming.

Your Role at Norwood:

As a 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:

• Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.

• Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.

• Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.

• Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.

• Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.

• Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.

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

• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life

• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests

• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments

• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills

• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)

• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking

Essential:

• You must be female to apply for this role

• Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and mobility needs

• Understanding of non-verbal communication such as Makaton

If you have 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.