Support Worker (social care)

Kisharon Langdon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization in Golders Green seeks a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves organizing activities, supporting personal care needs, and building community relationships. Applicants need a level 2 Health & Social Care qualification and a willingness to learn about Jewish culture. Full training will be provided. Competitive benefits include 29 paid holiday days and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

29 paid holiday days

Pension

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme

Development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn about Jewish culture is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise activities to engage individuals.
• Support with personal care needs.
• Enable access to meaningful work experience.
• Facilitate relationships within the community.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Understanding of Jewish culture

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care level 2

Care Certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

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

Location: Golders Green, Hendon, North West London

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

We do not currently offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

About the Organization

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 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

As a Support Worker you will be required to work individually and as part of a team to support and enable people to live as independently as possible. You will also be responsible for working with our employment team to facilitate employment opportunities and assisting and supporting people to enjoy an active social life and Jewish observance. You will be required to work flexible hours which will involve working early and late shifts, including sleep‑ins, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with peoples' needs.

Key Responsibilities

• To organise activities that the person wants to engage in, such as Jewish activities, exercise, shopping, cooking, music, gardening and fun
• To enable meaningful work experience
• To support with personal care needs
• To build opportunities and relationships in the local community
• To show people dignity and respect at all times
• To strive to always provide excellent care and individualised support
• To work and learn together in innovative and collaborative teams
• To bring your own interests, creativity and positivity to engage the people we support

About you

With NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care level 2, Care Certificate or equivalent experience, you must have a good standard of written English. Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential as is holding a current full driving licence. Understanding / awareness of or willingness to learn about Jewish culture is 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.

Please note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.