Residential Care Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Regular days off (1 on, 2 off)

Community activities and trips

Meaningful, rewarding role

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is seeking a confident and proactive Residential Care Support Worker to join an established care team in Forest Gate, East London. You will support adults with learning disabilities, promote independence and participate in community activities including outings and trips.

The role emphasizes guiding residents toward greater independence, maintaining daily routines, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure high-quality person-centred care in a busy residential setting.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license is essential.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and promoting independence.
• Proactive approach with initiative to make decisions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards community activities.
• Flexible to work the required shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity, helping residents develop daily living skills.
• Support residents with personal care and daily routines toward individual goals.
• Plan, organise and participate in community activities and outings.
• Drive the organisation's minibus to transport residents to activities and outings.
• Guide, advise and support colleagues when needed.
• Encourage positive behaviour and use appropriate strategies for complex needs.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with staff and management.

Skills

Driving license

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Person-centred care

Job description

Residential Care Support Worker Learning Disabilities & Challenging Behaviour

About the Role

We are recruiting for a confident, compassionate and proactive Support Worker to join an established residential care provider based in Forest Gate, East London.

The home supports approximately 9 adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge, providing a person-centred environment focused on promoting independence, personal development and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking initiative, encouraging independence and supporting individuals to lead active, fulfilling lives.

The organisation places a strong emphasis on community engagement, with residents regularly enjoying activities such as museum visits, zoo trips, days out and even international holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity, encouraging residents to develop confidence and essential daily living skills.
• Support residents with personal care, daily routines and individual goals.
• Plan, organise and participate in community activities, recreational outings and social experiences.
• Drive the organisation's minibus to transport residents to activities and community outings.
• Demonstrate initiative in managing daily responsibilities, identifying tasks and responding proactively to residents' needs.
• Show confidence in guiding, advising and supporting colleagues when required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and use appropriate strategies to support individuals with complex needs.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with colleagues and management.

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving license essential as you would need to drive a small minbus.
• Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge is desirable.
• A strong understanding of person-centred care and promoting independence.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative and make decisions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting community activities.
• Flexibility to work the required shift pattern.

Salary & Benefits

• Overtime opportunities to increase annual earnings.
• 1 day on, 2 days off shift pattern, providing regular days away from work.
• Opportunities to participate in exciting community activities, outings and international trips.
• A varied and rewarding role within an established care organisation.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting residents to develop greater independence.