Support Worker - Golders Green, Hendon, North West London (Social Care)

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

Job summary

A charitable organisation seeks a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in Golders Green & Hendon. Responsibilities include organising activities, providing personal care, and enabling community engagement. Candidates should possess a Health & Social Care qualification, effective communication skills, and an understanding of Jewish culture is essential. Training provided. Competitive benefits include 29 paid holiday days and a pension.

Benefits

29 paid holiday days

Pension

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care Level 2 or equivalent experience required.
• Good standard of written English necessary.
• Experience with adults with learning disabilities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Organise activities for engagement, such as exercise and music.
• Enable meaningful work experience for individuals.
• Support personal care needs for clients.
• Build relationships within the local community.
• Provide excellent care and individualised support.

Skills

Organising activities

Personal care support

Relationship building

Understanding of Jewish culture

Communication

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Support Worker

Salary: £12.39 per hour (unqualified) or £13.22 per hour (qualified)

Location: Golders Green, Hendon, North West London

Contract type: Part-time, Full-time, and Bank Hours available

Kisharon Langdon UK have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join their growing team in Golders Green & Hendon, North West London.

Kisharon Langdon, a newly merged charity, offers a wide breadth of services of enhanced quality to support people with a learning disability and autistic people and their families, from nursery and school to further education, employment opportunities, and supported living. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The Role

As a Support Worker you will work individually and as part of a team to support and enable people to live as independently as possible. You will also support the employment team to facilitate employment opportunities and help people enjoy an active social life and Jewish observance.

Flexible hours are required, including early and late shifts, sleep‑ins, weekends and bank holidays, in accordance with people's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise activities that the person wants to engage in, such as Jewish activities, exercise, shopping, cooking, music, gardening and fun
• Enable meaningful work experience
• Support with personal care needs
• Build opportunities and relationships in the local community
• Show people dignity and respect at all times
• Strive to always provide excellent care and individualised support
• Work and learn together in innovative and collaborative teams
• Bring your own interests, creativity and positivity to engage the people we support

About you

Qualifications:

• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care Level 2, Care Certificate or equivalent experience
• Good standard of written English
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential
• Current full driving licence (preferred)
• Understanding/awareness of or willingness to learn about Jewish culture (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, increasing with length of service
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling
• 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. Please note we reserve the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.