Support Worker - Edgware/ Borehamwood (Social Care)

Kisharon Langdon; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support charity in North London is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves developing care plans, providing personal care, and facilitating social activities. Ideal candidates will have a good command of English and interest in supporting diverse communities. Full training provided. Flexible working hours, including weekends, required.

Benefits

29 paid holiday days

Pension

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Good standard of written English required for documentation.
• Previous experience with adults with Learning Disabilities preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support members in designing and developing their care plans.
• Provide social, health, and personal care.
• Assist individuals in developing new skills.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities

Education

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Please note: We do not currently offer sponsorship to work in the UK

Salary: £12.39 p/h unqualified or £13.22 p/h qualified

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire and Edgware, North London

Contract type: Part-time and Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)

Kisharon Langdon UK have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join their growing team in North London.

Kisharon Langdon are a newly merged charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families. From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The Role:

The role will include supporting our members in designing and developing their support/care plans and providing social, health and personal care. Support Workers will be expected to work flexible hours which will involve working early and late shifts, including sleep in’s, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with member need.

The successful candidate will be required to work individually and as part of a team to support and enable individuals to live as independently as possible by assisting individuals to develop new and existing skills. They will also be responsible for working with our employment team to facilitate employment opportunities, and with our programming team to assist and support our members to enjoy an active social life.

About you:

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, you must have a good standard of written English. Previous experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism desirable but not essential. Full training will be given to the successful applicant.

What we offer:

• 29 paid holiday days inclusive of bank and public holidays. (Pro rated for part time staff).
• Pension
• Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
• Development and career progression opportunities
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service if you are successful after interview.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge, enjoy engaging with people, have a real desire to make a difference to someone’s life and the skills required to help us deliver a high level of service to our members, then we want to hear from you.