At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities to live independently and enjoy life.
- Company: Advance, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming lives.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, paid travel, training, discounts, and career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and access great development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Location: Springtail, E7
Hours: 30 contracted hours per week (Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays and sleep in's)
Salary: £23,150.16 per annum (£14.50 per hour)
Job Ref: 5110
About the Role: Advance is looking for a Support Worker in Springtail to support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care. You must have a full UK driving licence as this customer has their own vehicle to access the community.
Day to Day Activities:
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
- Medication administration (if required)
- Support with preparing and cooking meals
- Support with attending medical appointments
- Support with social activities
- Support with independent skills
- Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
- Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
- Keeping up to date with your training
Candidate Profile: You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.
Required Skills & Attributes:
- Good at working on your own and within a team
- Excellent at communicating with people
- Able to complete quality support records
- Able to work every other weekend
- Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm
- Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
- Need to be literate and numerate in English
- Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate
Contact: For more information about the role please contact Mary Adeniran between Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
About the Organisation: Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing training and support you need to succeed, gain industry‑recognised qualifications, and realise your career aspirations. We are an equal opportunities employer and will not tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind.
Benefits:
- Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
- Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
- Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
- Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
- Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
- Golden Hello/referral a friend receive up to £500
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
- Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
- Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)
Safeguarding: We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Please contact Ryan Brummitt (Executive Director of Support) for any safeguarding concerns.
Equality & Diversity: We value diversity and are a Disability Confident Leader. For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint a Male only.
Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.
Support Worker in London employer: Advance Housing and Support
Advance Housing & Support Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Gosport. With a strong focus on employee development and person-centred care, we provide opportunities for growth and collaboration, ensuring that our team members are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of those we support. Join us to be part of a compassionate culture that values your contributions and promotes meaningful, independent living for our clients.
Contact Details:
Advance Housing and Support Recruitment Team
