Support Worker- Southwood Gardens

Norwood Ravenswood; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in social care is seeking passionate Support Workers to join a vibrant home for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Redbridge. Responsibilities include supporting individuals in daily activities, teaching essential life skills, and assisting with personal care. Candidates should be flexible and dedicated to making a positive impact. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: £13

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 Referral Bonus

Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and mobility needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• Can do attitude, lots of energy, and wanting to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.
• Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.

Skills

Experience with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Understanding of non-verbal communication

Flexibility to commit to 39 hours per week

Education

Moving and Positioning Certificate

NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker at Southwood Gardens, Redbridge!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant home for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Redbridge. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, and has been privileged to receive Royal Patronage since 1815. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Norwood works with local authorities, to deliver wide-ranging services including residential and supported living accommodation and short-breaks facilities, as well as a range of support groups aimed at the whole family, not just the individual.

What Norwood offer:

• Hourly Pay Rate: £13
• Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest.
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

About the home at Southwood Gardens:

The property is a large, detached house. It is a two-storey property. Both floors have three bedrooms, a modern kitchen, dining area, bathroom, and comfortable lounge. There is a utility room and leafy garden. It has an office for staff administration and sleep in shifts.

The location is close to the town centre which has shops and local amenities with easy access to public transport. Parking is available on the driveway.

We support 3 women and 2 men who are in their 50s and 60s. They have moderate learning disabilities, autism, and health needs. They communicate verbally and with hand signs.

Your Role at Norwood:

As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.
• Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.
• Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.
• Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.
• Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.

As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:

• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills
• Assisting with personal care and administering medication (if required)
• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking
• Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and mobility needs
• Understanding of non-verbal communication such as Makaton
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Flexibility to be able to commit to 39 hours per week, including some weekends
• Moving and Positioning Certificate
• If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.

We strive for excellence and to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We nurture a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

We actively celebrate everyone’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.