Female Support Worker - Waking Nights - Stanmore

Norwood Ravenswood; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a passionate Female Support Worker for waking nights in Stanmore. This role involves empowering adults with learning disabilities and autism to lead fulfilling lives through guidance and support in daily activities. The organization offers comprehensive induction, generous leave, and various workplace benefits, fostering an inclusive environment for all staff.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Fully paid induction

Pension scheme

Annual leave and bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Referral bonus

Discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye test and eyewear allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to lead independent lives.
• Support day-to-day activities.
• Teach essential life skills.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker - Waking Nights - Stanmore

Stanmore - Full Time - 35 hours per week

Join Our Team as a Support Hero!

Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the 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 fulfil their potential.

What Norwood offer

• Overtime: 1.1x Hourly rate & Bank holidays: 1.5x Hourly rate
• Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• 21 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.
• 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 Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
• 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.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• 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 administering medication (if required)
• 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, our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.

We are an inclusive employer. Equality and diversity are central to our work. 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, or for more information, please call our team on 0203 880 1395.

We are a kind and compassionate community. Empowerment and respect are at the heart of everything we do and we believe in Norwood. If you are positive and resilient and a force for good, we are for you!