Support Worker

Kisharon Langdon; Borehamwood; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Kisharon Langdon is seeking Support Workers in Borehamwood and Edgware. The role involves providing person-centred care, promoting independent living, and facilitating social activities for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Applicants should be compassionate and proactive, with strong communication skills. Full and part-time hours are available, and the role offers various benefits including paid holidays, a pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Full training and ongoing development

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism is desirable.
• Comfortable with personal care and managing challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care including health, hygiene, and daily tasks.
• Facilitate social and leisure activities including music and art therapy.
• Support the creation and review of care and support plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive

Strong Communication

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for Support Workers to join their growing team in Edgware and Borehamwood, North and North West London.

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Borehamwood WD6 or Golders Green NW11
Salary: £12.21 per hour (unqualified) £13.02 per hour (qualified)
Job Type: Full - Time & Part - Time Hours Available

About Us:

Kisharon Langdon is a newly merged charity offering a wider breadth of enhanced-quality services, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism, and their families. From nursery and school to further education, and on to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon empowers people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions.

While we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who share our values and are passionate about supporting others to live full, independent lives.

Support Worker The Role:

As a Support Worker, you will work both independently and as part of a team to support our members in their day-to-day lives. This includes promoting independent living skills, supporting meaningful employment and social opportunities, and providing tailored personal care.

You will work closely with other departments such as Employment and Education, and play a key role in helping members reach their full potential.

Support Worker Key Responsibilities:

- Provide person-centred care, including support with health, hygiene, mobility, and daily tasks

- Assist with shopping, cooking, cleaning, and managing appointments

- Facilitate social and leisure activities including music and art therapy

- Promote and support the observance of Jewish culture and traditions (training provided)

- Support the creation and review of care and support plans

- Enable members to develop relationships and expand their social networks

- Promote and uphold our organisational values: Respect, Integrity, Community, and Excellence

- Work flexibly as part of a rota system, including early/late shifts (typically 7am 10pm), every other weekend, sleep-ins, and bank holidays

Support Worker About You:

- Confident in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism (experience desirable but not essential)

- Compassionate, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality care

- Comfortable with personal care and able to manage challenging behaviours

- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred

- UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential

- Willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

- Team player with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude

- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion

What s on Offer:

As a Support Worker at Kisharon Langdon, you ll benefit from:

- 217.5 hours paid holiday (including bank holidays) per year increasing with service (pro rata for part time)

- £45.00 per sleep-in (in addition to hourly rate)

- Pension scheme (NatWest Cushion)

- Blue Light Card - over 15,000 discounts from national and local retailers

- Eyecare benefits (via Vision Express)

- Fully paid enhanced DBS

- Long service recognition and employee referral bonus

- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme free, confidential advice and counselling

- Full training, ongoing development, and clear career progression opportunities

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, satisfactory references, and a medical assessment.

Please note: We may begin shortlisting and interviewing before the closing date, depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.

To apply for this exciting Support Worker role, please click the Apply Now button below and submit your CV.