Female Support Workers - Kenton Job Detail Norwood Careers

Norwood Ravenswood; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking dedicated Support Workers to empower adults with learning disabilities and autism. This fulfilling role involves guiding individuals in their daily activities, teaching essential life skills, and providing personal care. Join a vibrant community where your compassion and commitment can truly make a difference in the lives of others. With a strong emphasis on personal development and career progression, this opportunity not only offers a chance to impact lives positively but also to grow within a supportive environment. If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Career Progression Pathway

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 When You Introduce a Friend

Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or support work is preferred.
• Ability to empower individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and personal care.
• Teach essential life skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage development through hobbies and interests.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patience

Life Skills Teaching

Personal Care Assistance

Education

NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification

Job description

Female Support Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities (Drivers required)

Kenton, Harrow - Full Time - 36 hours per week

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 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 fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!

What Norwood offers:

1. Hourly Pay Rate:
2. Overtime:
3. Fully Paid Induction:
4. Workplace Pension Scheme:
5. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE):
6. NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification:
7. Career Progression Pathway:
8. Employee Assistance Programme:
9. £300 When You Introduce a Friend:
10. Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
11. Cycle to work scheme
12. 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. 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 a fulfilling life.
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.

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

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

Details

Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Stanmore, London

Hours

36 hours per week

Salary Description

£12.50 per hour

Job Function

Support Worker

Closing Date

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.