Resource Centre Support Worker

Hillingdon Council; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join their team at Queens Walk Resource Centre. The role involves designing and delivering person-centred programs for adults with complex needs in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should be caring, creative, and possess good communication skills. This is a permanent, full-time position with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Discounts at leisure centres

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Travel Support

Qualifications

• Caring, creative, and enthusiastic individual is required.
• Strong team player.
• Committed to promoting independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and delivering person-centred programs.
• Encourage service users to utilize facilities.
• Help individuals participate fully in activities.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to engage with adults with complex needs

Confident in supporting and motivating individuals

Creativity in planning sessions

Job description

About the role

We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated team at Queens Walk Resource Centre in South Ruislip.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity (36 hours per week) within a welcoming and supportive environment that makes a real difference to the lives of adults with complex needs.

At Queens Walk, we provide a warm, caring, and stimulating setting where service users can take part in a variety of sessions and activities designed to promote independence, confidence, and well-being.

As a Support Worker, you will help to design and deliver motivating, person-centred programmes, ensuring each individual is supported to participate fully in their chosen activities. You will also encourage service users to make use of all the fantastic facilities the centre offers - including hydrotherapy, music, IT, and our sensory room.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is caring, creative, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for supporting others.

You will be:

• A strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to engage effectively with adults with complex needs in a positive and respectful way
• Confident in supporting and motivating individuals to reach their full potential
• Creative in planning and delivering enjoyable, inclusive sessions
• Committed to promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times

If you are compassionate, energetic, and looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
>36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.