Support Worker

Kisharon Langdon; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Edgware is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves providing tailored personal care, facilitating social activities, and promoting independent living. Ideal candidates will exhibit compassion, effective communication, and a willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends. Benefits include paid holidays and comprehensive training. Applications from unqualified candidates are welcomed. Join a team that celebrates diverse backgrounds and supports community values.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism is desirable.
• Comfortable with personal care and managing challenging behaviours.
• Willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care, supporting health, hygiene, and daily tasks.
• Work flexibly as part of a rota system, including early/late shifts.
• Facilitate social and leisure activities including music and art therapy.

Skills

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of equality and diversity

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Ofqual QCF (NVQ) Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Kisharon Langdon are looking for a Support Worker to join the team.

Location: Edgware & Borehamwood, HA8 & WD6

Salary: £12.39 to £13.22 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Bank Hours available

About Us

Kisharon Langdon is a 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, in a supported living environment.

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
• Work flexibly as part of a rota system, including early/late shifts, every other weekend, sleep‑ins, and bank holidays
• 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

Support Worker - 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

Unqualified candidates are encouraged to apply. (£12.39 per hour)

Qualified candidates need to demonstrate they have completed an Ofqual QCF (NVQ) Level 2 qualification or higher in Health & Social Care (for the higher rate of pay (£13.22 per hour).

Support Worker - Benefits

• 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

Please note: We shortlist and interviewing on an ongoing basis and before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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.

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