Male Support Worker - Tager

Norwood Ravenswood; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Ravenswood is seeking passionate Support Workers for their unique community in Crowthorne. The role entails providing essential support to adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, focusing on promoting independence and personal growth. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages skill development and offers various employee benefits, including a competitive salary and training opportunities.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: £13

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Cycle to work scheme

£300 When You Introduce a Friend

Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker with adults having neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Experience in supporting individuals with epilepsy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals be independent and live fulfilling lives.
• Support personal skill development through activities.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking and cleaning.

Skills

Compassion

Independence Support

Personal Care

Life Skills Teaching

Education

NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker at our home in Crowthorne!

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 neurodevelopmental disabilities in Crowthorne, Berkshire. 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.

About The Service:

The service's living area is a on a single level ground floor, consisting of four wings. Each wing has four ensuite bedrooms, a kitchen dining area and garden. There is an office area on the first floor.

We support sixteen people who are aged from their twenties to their fifties. They have moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism and some additional needs such as epilepsy and Bipolar Disorder. They have a wide range of interests. This includes going shopping, swimming, cycling, coffee shop, music, TV, and films. The majority of the people we support do not seek out interaction with their housemates, preferring to engage with the support team.

What Norwood offer:

• Hourly Pay Rate: £13
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Typical shift times: 07:00/08:00 – 19:00/20:00

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

• Support alongside the Physical Activity Practitioner in the hydrotherapy pool

• Drive the home car to take residents to appointments and outings

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism

• Experience supporting people with epilepsy

Apply to Norwood and join a team that truly cares!

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.

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.

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.

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

We actively celebrate everyones different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.