Support Worker - Southwark

Brandon Trust; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon Trust is seeking Support Workers for permanent contracts in Canada Water and Dulwich. This role emphasizes flexibility and the willingness to learn, providing vital support to individuals in achieving their personal goals, community access, and daily living skills enhancement. Applicants must possess a full driving license, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude towards support work.

Benefits

Full training for Care Certificate

Ongoing training and career development

Contributory Pension

Cost coverage of DBS checks

Rota's planned in advance

Access to Wagestream

Shopping discounts

Refer a friend payment

Access to wellbeing helplines

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual driving license.
• Willingness to learn and help others.
• Flexibility in hours and approach.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to lead their chosen lives.
• Develop individual care plans.
• Support community access and socialization.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive approach

Resilience

Respect for differences

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 need to live close to these locations to travel locally.

To accept a permanent contract, you must have valid documents for the right to work in the UK and be fully flexible with your hours to work a range of shifts assigned to you.

PLEASE NOTE

- We are NOT offering sponsorship licenses and cannot consider candidates requiring sponsorship.

- We cannot consider students studying, as these are permanent positions.

- We are NOT considering 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 the 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 to track your salary and additional earnings, and stream a portion before your pay date.
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks, and Costco membership.
• Refer a friend and 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 lead the lives they choose.
• Develop daily living skills.
• Support access to community for socialization, employment, training, or friendships.
• Contribute to, develop, and implement individual care plans.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, families, and external professionals.
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals supported.
• A full manual driving license is essential.