Support Worker: Drive & Empower Adults with LD & Autism

Apex Recruit Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Recruit Ltd is seeking a friendly and reliable Support Worker to assist younger adults with learning disabilities and autism in a small residential service in Forest Gate, London. You will help residents with daily routines, accompany them on community activities and manage appointments, shopping and days out.

Driving is essential; a full UK license with confident manual driving is required. Prior care experience is beneficial and the role offers temp, temp-to-perm or permanent options.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with day-to-day living and routines.
• Encourage independence, confidence and choice.
• Assist with activities, hobbies and community outings.
• Accompany residents to GP, hospital or other appointments.
• Support with shopping, social activities and days out.
• Provide emotional and practical support and complete handovers.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Driving

Community involvement

Job description

Apex Recruit Ltd is seeking a friendly and reliable Support Worker to assist younger adults with learning disabilities and autism in a small residential service in Forest Gate, London. You will help residents with daily routines, accompany them on community activities and manage appointments, shopping and days out.

Driving is essential; a full UK license with confident manual driving is required. Prior care experience is beneficial and the role offers temp, temp-to-perm or permanent options.