Support Worker

Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions; London Borough of Hillingdon; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Nocturnal Recruitment are seeking experienced Care Home Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities in West London. You will support individuals in care home and community settings, promoting independence and meaningful activities while managing behaviours and personal care needs.

Role involves varied shifts, requires strong communication, and a proactive, compassionate approach to safeguarding and wellbeing. DBS enhanced is essential.

Qualificações

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions or autism/ ASD, and challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• DBS check: Enhanced DBS on Update Service or within last 12 months.
• Minimum 2 years UK experience in care settings (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Deliver person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairments, autism/ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Assist individuals to access on-site and community activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and life skills through meaningful engagement.
• Encourage participation in arts, music, gardening, sports and other programmes.
• Support outings to community venues such as swimming, museums and galleries.
• Assist with transport and arrival/departure from the care home.
• Provide personal care when required in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Maintain accurate daily records and report safeguarding concerns.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Nocturnal Recruitment are looking for experienced and compassionate Care Home Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities across West London. The role involves supporting individuals in the care home and local community, promoting independence, building confidence and encouraging participation in meaningful activities. Support Workers must have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairments, autism/ASD and challenging behaviour, including physical and verbal aggression. Personal care is a must as some clients are less able than others and need assistance. Ongoing shifts are available for dedicated Support Workers who are passionate about delivering person-centred care and making a positive difference in people's lives.

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to adults with Learning disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairments, autism/ASD and challenging behaviour, including physical and verbal aggression.
• Support individuals to access a variety of on-site and community-based activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and life skills through meaningful engagement.
• Encourage participation in arts, music, gardening, sports, sensory activities and other structured programmes.
• Support service users with community outings including swimming, museums, galleries, bowling and other leisure activities.
• Assist individuals when arriving and leaving the care home, including support with transport transfers where required.
• Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner where required.
• Maintain accurate daily records and report any safeguarding or welfare concerns.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

Shift Patterns

• 8am-3pm
• 11am-3pm
• 3pm-9:30pm
• 3pm-10pm
• 4pm-9pm

Pay rate: £13 - £15 per hour

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting adults with Learning disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory impairments, autism/ASD and challenging behaviour, including physical and verbal aggression.
• A good understanding of person-centred care and promoting independence.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or a DBS issued within the last 12 months.
• A caring, reliable and proactive approach to supporting vulnerable adults.

Desirable

• A minimum of 2 years' recent UK experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities.
• NVQ 2+ in Health and Social Care
• Experience working within a care home or community-based support service.
• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours that may challenge.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, moving and handling, and positive behaviour support.
• Up-to-date mandatory training or willingness to complete training before starting.