Support Worker- Stanmore

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Greater London is seeking compassionate individuals to provide care and support to residents, particularly those with learning disabilities. The role involves building relationships, personal care, and contributing to individualized plans. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 in Care and have experience working with diverse needs. The benefits include paid induction, pension, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 When You Introduce a Friend

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Working towards or having achieved NVQ in Care Level 2.
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to cope with residents' challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Support residents in meeting personal care needs.
• Contribute to assessments, planning, and reviews.

Skills

Experience working with people with learning disabilities

Ability to meet basic care needs

Understanding of challenging behavior

Self-motivated and personal initiative

Education

NVQ in Care Level 2

Job description

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, their families, and advocates, ensuring they are fully involved in decisions affecting their lives.
• Support residents in meeting personal care needs, including feeding, mobility, toileting, and communication, while safeguarding them from abuse.
• Enable residents to achieve their full potential in independence, self-advocacy, learning, and social relationships.
• Contribute to individual assessments, planning, and reviews, addressing needs in areas such as recreation, leisure, education, culture, and development.
• Promote positive behaviour, manage challenging situations, and accompany residents on activities, outings, and holidays.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic home environment, ensuring accurate record keeping and effective communication.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Working towards or having achieved NVQ in Care Level 2
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Understanding of and ability to cope with needs of residents i.e. challenging behaviour, physical and emotional needs
• Ability to meet basic care needs of residents
• Ability to be self-motivated and use personal initiative within a structured framework

What we offer:

• 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.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

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.

We are a kind and compassionate community. Empowerment and respect are at the heart of everything we do and believe in at Norwood.

If you are positive and resilient and a force for good, we are for 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 reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyones different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.