Support Worker - Southwark

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the support sector is seeking dedicated Support Workers for permanent roles in Canada Water and Dulwich. Ideal candidates will be flexible, willing to learn, and possess strong communication skills. The role involves empowering individuals, developing daily living skills, and supporting community access. Full training is provided, alongside ongoing career development and various employee perks.

Benefits

Full training to gain the nationally recognized Care Certificate.

Ongoing training and career development.

Contributory Pension.

Cost coverage for DBS checks.

Access to Wagestream.

Shopping discounts.

Thank-you payment for recommending a friend.

Access to wellbeing helplines.

Health Cash Plan.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and flexibility.
• Ability to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to live the lives they want.
• Develop daily living skills and implement care plans.
• Communicate effectively with supported individuals and families.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

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We are seeking Support Workers to join us in Canada Water and Dulwich for permanent contracts.You would ideally be required to live in close proximity to these locations to travel locally.

In order to accept a permanent contract, you would need to have the correct documents for the right to work in the UK and be fully flexible with your hours to work a range of shifts allocated to you.

PLEASE NOTE

- We are NOT offering sponsorship licences and are unable to consider candidates requiring them.

- We are NOT able to consider students studying, as these are permanent positions.

- We are NOT able to consider candidates looking for BANK/Casual shifts.

Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude, and a desire to help someone live a full life!

The support you provide will be centered around each person’s values, preferences, and needs, which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care, and medication needs.

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• Full training to gain the nationally recognized Care Certificate.
• Ongoing training and career development including professional qualifications.
• Contributory Pension.
• We cover the cost of DBS checks.
• Rota's are planned in advance.
• Access to Wagestream, where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date.
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks, and Costco membership.
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment.
• Access to wellbeing helplines.
• Health Cash Plan.

Your skills and qualities:

• Good communication skills.
• A positive and patient approach.
• Resilience and respect for people’s differences.
• Ability to build professional relationships.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Your responsibilities:

• Empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead.
• Develop daily living skills.
• Support individuals to access their communities for socialization, employment, training, or friendships.
• Contribute to, develop, and implement individual care plans.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the people supported, their families, and external professionals.
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals supported.
• A full, manual driving license is essential.