Support Worker - Supported Living & Outreach

Centre 404; London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Support Worker, where you will make a direct impact by assisting individuals with learning disabilities in their daily activities. With full-time and part-time roles available, the position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive and empowering environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life for those you help.

Benefits

Paid leave

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Candidates should be friendly and energetic.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care, shopping, and meals.
• Assist with leisure and social activities, promoting skill development.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Active Support Workers – Full time and Part time Opportunities Available

Bank Pay Rate: London Living Wage

Full time Salary: £26,674.40 per year plus 23 days paid leave and 8 bank holidays

Part time Contract Rate: £13.85 per hour plus 31 days paid leave pro rata

Hours: Full time and part time opportunities available.

Bank: Minimum 15 hours per week availability requested for bank roles

Part time Contracts: Tend to be 30 hours per week

Full time: 37 hours per week on a shift basis (please note that shift work may entail evenings, weekends and bank holidays)

Centre 404 is a friendly, local and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families in North London.

Want to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Why not start today and join Centre 404 as a Support Worker! You’ll get to see the direct impact you are making by offering children and adults of all ages with learning disabilities the support they need to enjoy the same rights, freedom, responsibilities, choices and quality of life as others within the wider community.

As a Support Worker, you will provide support to service users to ensure their safety, health and wellbeing. Duties will include support with day-to-day aspects such as shopping, meals, personal care, and attending appointments, as well as with leisure, social and physical activities, hobbies and personal interests with an emphasis on helping develop skills, confidence and relationships.

The ethos behind all our services is to offer support that is empowering, person-centred, promoting choice and integration, as well as reducing isolation. We are always looking for friendly, energetic people to join us in achieving this valuable purpose and to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of those we support.

How to apply:Please submit a CV if you have one, ideally along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following:

“Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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