Senior Support Worker - New Barnet

Norwood Ravenswood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK charity as a Senior Support Worker in a supportive living environment. This role offers the chance to empower neurodiverse individuals, ensuring they thrive in a caring and inclusive atmosphere. You will be part of a dedicated team, providing essential support and guidance to adults with learning disabilities. With tailored training and career development opportunities, you will make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference and fostering respect and empowerment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully paid induction

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 referral bonus

Mobile phone scheme & discounts

Competitive salary & benefits

Generous annual leave

Challenging and varied role

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.
• QCF Level 3 / NVQ 3 or willingness to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in a person-centred manner.
• Assist in planning and risk assessments for clients.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities

Person-centred planning

Risk assessment

Hydrotherapy support

QCF Level 3 / NVQ 3

Knowledge of current legislation

Leadership skills

Driving

Education

QCF Level 3 / NVQ 3

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Supported Living

Location - New Barnet

Salary - £15 per hour

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, supporting neurodiverse children, their families, and individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. We work with local authorities to deliver services including residential and supported living accommodation, short-breaks facilities, and support groups for the whole family.

About Lyonsdown, New Barnet:

The property is a large, wheelchair-accessible detached house with 4 ground-floor bedrooms, 2 wet rooms with accessible baths and overhead hoists, a modern kitchen and lounge, an interactive sensory room, a landscaped garden, an office for staff, and sleep-in shifts. It is located near the town centre with shops, amenities, public transport, and free parking.

Why Norwood?

• Fully paid induction
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £300 referral bonus
• Mobile phone scheme & discounts
• Opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits
• Generous annual leave
• Challenging and varied role
• Supportive team environment

Skills and Experience required:

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Experience in person-centred planning and risk assessment
• Ability to swim and support others in hydrotherapy pool
• QCF Level 3 / NVQ 3 or willingness to obtain relevant care qualification
• Knowledge of current legislation
• Excellent leadership skills
• Driver preferred

If interested in this Senior Support Worker role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will contact you.

We may close this advertisement early if we receive many suitable applications.

We celebrate everyone's abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development with us.

At Norwood, empowerment and respect are central. If you are positive, resilient, and a force for good, we want to hear from you!

We aim for excellence and making a real difference. Our team is our greatest asset.

We offer a supportive environment with tailored training and career development opportunities.