Support Worker - Croydon (part-time only)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate part-time Support Worker in Croydon. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with diverse needs. You will engage with clients, helping them build confidence, develop daily living skills, and access their communities. If you are flexible, resilient, and passionate about supporting others, this position offers a rewarding experience. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives. Join us in making a difference today!

Benefits

Full training for Care Certificate

Ongoing training and career development

Contributory Pension

Cost coverage for DBS checks

Advance rota planning

Access to Wagestream

Shopping discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Access to wellbeing helplines

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Candidates must have care experience and a full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to lead their desired lives and develop daily living skills.
• Support access to communities for socialisation and employment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive and patient approach

Resilience

Ability to build professional relationships

Teamwork

Education

Previous proven care experience

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Support Worker - Croydon (part-time only), London

Client: Brandon Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6effe16192a1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

Package Description:

We’re hiring a part-time support worker in Croydon. If you don’t like the thought of being stuck behind a desk, working on repetitive tasks, then becoming a Support Worker would be an ideal position for someone looking to support people.

All candidates for these positions are required to hold a full UK driving licence. All you need is a willingness to learn, be flexible, have a can-do attitude, and a desire to support people and enable them to live the lives they choose.

Working in one of our Supported Living or Residential Care homes, you will use your skills and life experiences to help make an instant difference to the people we support, building relationships with the individuals and their families, enabling them to overcome fears and challenges while developing and building their confidence and self-esteem.

This position is for a permanent part-time position covering 20 hours per week - full flexibility is still required working shifts across 24 hours 7 days per week.

PLEASE NOTE:

• We are NOT offering any sponsorship licences therefore are unable to consider these candidates.
• We are NOT able to consider any students studying as these are permanent positions.
• We are NOT able to consider any candidates looking for BANK/Casual shifts at present.

We’re looking for:

• Previous proven care experience
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Good communication skills
• Have a positive and patient approach
• Be resilient and respect people’s differences
• Be able to build professional relationships
• Work well as part of a team

Your responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead.
• To develop daily living skills.
• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training, or friendships.
• To contribute to, develop, and implement the individuals' care plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support.

Benefits:

• Basic salary £12.90 - £13.47 p/h
• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.
• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications.
• Contributory Pension.
• We cover the cost of DBS checks.
• Rota's are planned in advance.
• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date.
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks, and Costco membership.
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment.
• Access to wellbeing helplines.
• Access to Health Cash Plan.

Brandon Trust works alongside people of different abilities so they are able to create opportunity and feel empowered to live the life they want.

All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service. Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.