Support worker

Gresham House; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

5.6 weeks holiday

Blue Light Card eligibility

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Wellbeing advice and resources

Free parking

Staff bonuses

NVQ L3 training opportunities

Free enhanced DBS

Access to activities in London/Buckin­

Job summary

Gresham House is seeking compassionate support workers to assist two active young men with autism and learning difficulties in their own home. The role involves enabling engagement in activities across London and Buckinghamshire, with a flexible shift pattern and full training provided.

Candidates should be flexible, patient, and able to interpret needs of non-verbal clients while maintaining dignity and respect. The position offers training opportunities, DBS clearance, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in autism and learning difficulties is preferred, with full training provided.
• Ability to interpret needs of non-verbal individuals with empathy and patience.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and person-centred support in a home care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with activities such as cycling, swimming, and visits to attractions.
• Promote health and wellbeing; assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Maintain records, MAR/ABC charts, logs, and ensure good communication between staff.
• Support independent living skills and assist with light domestic duties.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Flexibility

Non-verbal communication

Person-centered support

Job description

Shift Pattern: 3 days on 4 days off across the week, including weekends. This will be discussed further at interview stage

We are looking for compassionate support workers to support two active young men with autism and learning difficulties in their own home.

This is a privileged opportunity to work in an acclaimed bespoke setting alongside a small, experienced team committed to caring for these two young men.

Your main goal will be to provide support to enable them to achieve what is important to them and improve their quality of life. This includes supporting them with a variety of activities such as cycling, horse riding, sailing, swimming, visiting Merlin attractions, volunteering at the National Trust, walking in the country and household chores.

We are seeking staff who have a great sense of humour and are passionate about person centered support. The successful candidate should be flexible, patient, able to interpret the needs of non- verbal individuals, be professional and committed to ensuring that dignity and respect is always maintained. Ideally you will have some experience in autism, learning difficulties and diabetes, but this is not essential as full training will be provided.

• Flexible working (10, 12 and 14 hour shifts)
• Company pension
• 5.6 weeks holiday allowance
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Wellbeing Advice and Resources
• Free Parking
• Staff bonuses
• Variety of training opportunities, including NVQ L3
• Free enhanced DBS
• Opportunity to visit a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities in London and Buckinghamshire including Merlin attractions

About the job

Leisure and social activities: Supporting the clients to access activities within the community including: hiking, cycling, sailing, swimming, volunteering, going to the gym, horse riding, visiting Merlin attractions, bowling, cinema and much more.

Health and wellbeing: Ensuring clients health and wellbeing.

Record Keeping: completing MAR charts, completing ABC charts, daily logs, time sheets and maintaining good communication records between staff

Living skills: To maintain and develop the employers’ independent living skills. The successful candidate will support with light domestic duties around the house such as washing, cleaning, gardening, cooking and shopping with the clients. Supporting clients with personal care.