Support Worker

The Camden Society; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised Hours salary

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview and quick start (T

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free DBS check

Refer a friend up to £300

Cycle to Work Scheme

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

The Camden Society in Hemel Hempstead is hiring a part-time Support Worker on a permanent basis with relief hours available. You’ll provide compassionate support to adults with learning disabilities and help them achieve personal goals.

No prior qualifications are required as full training is provided, with a guaranteed monthly salary via Annualised Hours and a range of benefits including flexible hours and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training will be provided.
• Careful, compassionate and resilient disposition.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.
• Self-starter with motivation and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Help someone develop new skills.
• Provide personal and emotional support.
• Assist in planning and managing a person’s own home.
• Support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel.
• Work with people in their own home or out and about in the community.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Proactive

Written & verbal skills

Fast learner

Job description

The Camden Society has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a permanent basis with part-time, and relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour.

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

About the Support Worker role

As a valued Support Worker with The Camden Society, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Responsibilities

• Help someone develop new skills.
• Provide personal and emotional support.
• Assist in planning and managing a person’s own home.
• Support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel.
• Work with people in their own home or out and about in their community.
• Handle a varied, fun, rewarding, sometimes challenging and demanding role.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required – full training will be provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter, with a high level of motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident, articulate and professional.
• Keenness to learn in a fast‑paced environment and creatively solve problems.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun.

Benefits

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part‑time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities.
• Flexible working hours for work life balance.
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre‑employment checks).
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro rata).
• Employee support line to support you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Free Enhanced DBS check.
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Well‑being initiatives.
• Access to thousands of retail discounts including a discounted Health Cash Plan.
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work.
• Access to early pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers).

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with The Camden Society as a Support Worker.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. We are an equal opportunities employer.