Support Worker - Ealing

Certitude; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Enhanced DBS

Employee Assistance

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Salary sacrifice: travel loan

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Tech purchase

Job summary

Certitude is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker in Ealing to help people live the lives they want, in home and community settings. Salary is £26,756 per year with a 37.5-hour week in a permanent full-time role.

You will build meaningful relationships, promote independence, and contribute to a supportive, person-centred environment. Training and DBS checks are provided, along with pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to support people who may challenge (verbal/physical), including autistic spectrum.
• Calm, confident and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience supporting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or profound learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with the people we support and their loved ones.
• Promote choice and participation in daily tasks.
• Co-create opportunities for people to try new things and provide information for informed choices.
• Offer personalised support by leveraging people’s strengths to build confidence and independence.
• Encourage participation in activities that bring joy and meaning.

Skills

Support people who may challenge

Stay calm under pressure

Experience with mental health/learning

Driving licence + 7-seater

Transforming Care Agenda knowledge

Telephone skills

Take the lead in incidents

Job description

Support Worker - Ealing

Make a difference in Ealing!

Salary : £26,756 per annum

Hours : Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Job Type : Permanent - Full-time

Locations where positions are available are : Ealing (UB1 / UB6)

Benefits

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will work directly with people in their homes and in the community. You will be expected to support people with a variety of needs, enabling them to live the lives they want.

Duties will include:

• Building great relationships with people we support and the people important to their lives
• Promoting choice and participation when supporting people with daily tasks
• Co-creating opportunities for people to try new things and offering information to support people to make their own choices
• Offering personalised support by working with people's strengths to build their confidence and overcome obstacles with the aim of achieving their goals
• Encouraging people to participate in activities that bring them joy and meaning

About you

We recognise that everyone, regardless of their personal history, has talents, abilities and unique personal qualities. Through a focus on individual strengths, abilities and capabilities, our person-centred way of thinking and working inspires people to be their best.

To be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you:

• Can support people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum
• Can keep calm and confident in challenging situations
• Have work or personal experience supporting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and profound learning disabilities
• Possess a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van (ideally)
• Have knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda
• Have good telephone skills with the ability to respond to requests
• Are willing to respond to incidents and take the lead

You will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.