Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Free training development

Monthly recognition awards

Job summary

Elwood Recruitment is seeking experienced Support Workers to deliver high-quality care in Watford's residential services for adults with learning disabilities.

Role involves day-to-day support, personal care, and enabling access to community activities, with a focus on safety and wellbeing in a 24-hour environment. Flexible shifts include early, late, and waking nights, with weekly pay and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of care and support work experience in the UK.
• Demonstrated experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Genuine commitment to wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meals, and arranging finances.
• Facilitate access to community-based activities and services.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities such as arts, music, and group events.
• Promote independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive living environment.

Skills

Care & support experience

Job description

Elwood Recruitment are looking for Support Workers in Watford!

Do you have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities? Do you live in Watford or the surrounding areas?

Are you looking for control over your own work schedule? Are you looking for weekly pay?

Elwood Recruitment is seeking experienced Support Workers to deliver high-quality care within residential services supporting adults with learning disabilities. These services operate on a 24-hour basis, requiring a professional, reliable, and compassionate workforce.

Essential Experience: Care & Support Work: 6 Months in the UK

The role involves providing day to day support with daily living tasks, activities and making full use of community opportunities. As part of the care and support team you will assist in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to those living within the service.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of six months experience in care and support work within the UK
• Demonstrable experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
• A genuine commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals
• A flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns

Role Responsibilities

Successful candidates will contribute to a structured care environment by:

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and financial tasks
• Facilitating access to community-based activities and services
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational pursuits such as arts, music, and group events
• Promoting independence while ensuring safety and wellbeing
• Maintaining a positive, respectful, and inclusive living environment

Working Patterns

Flexible scheduling is available, allowing candidates to manage their own availability. Shift patterns typically include:

• Early shifts
• Late shifts
• Waking night shifts
• Pension Contributions
• FREE Training Development
• Monthly Recognition Awards
• Typical Shift Schedules / Patterns