Support Worker

Advance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit service provider is seeking a Support Worker in Hackney, E9. The role involves assisting customers with disabilities in daily activities and enhancing their quality of life. Flexible hours and extensive training are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about social care. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are also offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid mileage and travel time

Paid holiday (25 to 30 days)

Sector-specific training

Employee discounts

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference in lives of people with disabilities.
• Willing to achieve the Care Certificate.
• Able to follow Support Plans and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Support with cooking, medical appointments, and social activities.
• Maintain training and update care plans as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Literate and numerate in English

Job description

Position: Support Worker

Location: Hackney, E9

Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week (Mon‑Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays and sleep in's)

Salary: £27,080.21 per annum (£13.85 p/h)

Job ref: 4759

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

About the Role

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to people’s lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you. Advance is looking for Support Workers in Hackney, E9 to support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care.

Day to Day Activities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
• Medication administration (if required)
• Support with preparing and cooking meals
• Support with attending medical appointments
• Support with social activities
• Support with independent skills
• Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
• Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
• Keeping up to date with your training

About the candidate

You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.

Requirements

• Good at working on your own and within a team
• Excellent at communicating with people
• Able to complete quality support records
• Able to work every other weekend
• Able to work between 7 am and 10:30 pm
• Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
• Need to be literate and numerate in English
• Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate

Further Information

For more information about the role please contact Marcia Bryan or Lindsey Saunders on email: [e-mail] or [e-mail] between Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

About the organisation

Advance is a national, not‑for‑profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to our customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.

Benefits of working for Advance

• Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
• Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
• Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours)
• Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts on cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and more
• Long service awards payable in 5‑year increments
• Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

Compliance and Safeguarding

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.

Job Closure Notice

Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.