Support Worker

The Camden Society; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

Refer a friend £300

Cycle to work

Free enhanced DBS check

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Camden Society is recruiting a Support Worker to join the Oxford team. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis with a salary of £13.00 - £14.06 per hour. Driving licence preferred but not essential, and full training will be provided.

You will support adults with a learning disability in daily living, helping them to pursue personal goals, develop skills, and participate in community activities. A person-centred approach is at the heart of our work.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily living activities.
• Help develop new skills and personal goals for individuals.
• Assist with planning and managing home, leisure, work and travel.
• Provide emotional and personal support to service users.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Excellent communication

Resilience and adaptability

Motivated self-starter

Job description

The Camden Society has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. You will join us on a full time or part time basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 - £14.06 per hour.

Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

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.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

The Camden Society is unique; we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person‑centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Qualifications and qualities

• 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 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).

Additional information

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.