Support Worker

Certitude; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave - 25 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance

Enhanced DBS

Eye care vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Certitude is hiring a Support Worker to assist people in their homes and communities, helping them live the lives they want. You will build trusted relationships, promote independence and support personal goals while respecting dignity and confidentiality.

Role involves travel within London boroughs, training provided and DBS disclosure required. Full-time position offering a stimulating environment with development opportunities and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or supporting people with mental health or learning disabilities is desirable.
• Good IT literacy and communication skills.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with people we support and their families.
• Promote choice and participation in daily tasks.
• Co-create opportunities for new activities and independent decision-making.
• Provide personalised support to build confidence and achieve goals.
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities.

Job description

Support Worker

Salary: £24,853 - £28,938 per annum

Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent - Full-time

Location: Ealing (UB6), Kensington & Chelsea (W10), Hammersmith & Fulham (W12), Hillingdon (UB3, UB8), Hounslow, Lambeth (SE24), Richmond (TW12), Westminster (SW1V)

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will work directly with people in their homes and in the community. You will be expected to support people with a variety of needs, enabling them to live the lives they want.

Duties will include:

• Building great relationships with people we support and the people important to their lives
• Promoting choice and participation when supporting people with daily tasks
• Co-creating opportunities for people to try new things and offering information to support people to make their own choices
• Offering personalised support by working with people’s strengths to build their confidence and overcome obstacles with the aim of achieving their goals
• Encouraging people to participate in activities that bring them joy and meaning

About you

• Ability to motivate others and build their confidence to try new things, meet new people, and support others to get things achieved.
• A good understanding of accountability, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Understanding the challenges that are likely to be faced by people with mental health or learning disability related issues.
• Good IT skills.
• Driving Licence (desirable).
• Work or personal experience in supporting people with mental health or learning disability needs.

You will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

Read more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.