Support Worker

Ad Talent Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS check

Training and development

Management support

Job summary

Transforming Support South London is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in our Croydon services. You will provide compassionate personal care, support daily living tasks and help clients participate in activities within their community.

The role offers 12-hour day and night shifts on a rolling two-week rota, with a full-time, permanent contract and a discretionary annual bonus of £1,000.

Qualifications

• You must have at least six months' care experience.
• You'll need to travel reliably to your preferred service and be available to work 12-hour shifts on the rolling two-week rota.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK for the contracted hours without employer sponsorship.
• NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE.
• We welcome applications from people of all genders.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support with dignity and respect.
• Help people with daily routines, household tasks and independent living skills.
• Support people to take part in activities they enjoy and access their local community.
• Offer reassurance and respond calmly when someone's needs change.
• Support people with their health needs and medication in line with your training and agreed procedures.
• Follow individual support plans, keep accurate records and give clear handovers.

Skills

Care experience

Reliable travel

12-hour shifts

Job description

Support Worker

Transforming Support South London

Locations

Temple Road, Croydon (CR0 1HU) and St Julian's Farm, West Norwood (SE27 0RR)

Pay

£14.00 per hour

Shifts

12-hour day and night shifts available

8:00am to 8:00pm for days, 8.00pm-8.00am night shift

Contract

Full-time and permanent

Working pattern

Rolling two-week rota

Bonus

Discretionary annual bonus of £1,000

Help adults with learning disabilities and complex needs live more independently. Transforming Support is recruiting Support Workers for its South London supported living services. You'll get to know the people you support, help them make choices about their day and encourage them to build confidence in the things they want to do for themselves.

Please read before applying

• You must have at least six months' care experience.
• You'll need to travel reliably to your preferred service and be available to work 12-hour shifts on the rolling two-week rota.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK for the contracted hours without employer sponsorship.

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE. We cannot sponsor a visa or take over existing sponsorship.

We welcome applications from people of all genders.

What you'll be doing

• Provide personal care and practical support with dignity and respect.
• Help people with daily routines, household tasks and independent living skills.
• Support people to take part in activities they enjoy and access their local community.
• Offer reassurance and respond calmly when someone's needs change.
• Support people with their health needs and medication in line with your training and agreed procedures.
• Follow individual support plans, keep accurate records and give clear handovers.

About you

You'll be patient, dependable and able to stay calm when circumstances change. You'll communicate clearly, work well independently and as part of a team, and understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Experience in supported living or supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs would be an advantage.

What you'll get

• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays.
• A fully funded enhanced DBS check.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Support from an experienced management team.

About Transforming Support

Transforming Support provides person-centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. We tailor support around each person's routines, preferences and goals so they can have more control over their daily life.