At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily living and leisure activities.
- Company: Caring organisation dedicated to empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, 22 days holiday, ongoing training, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in care preferred but not essential; full training provided.
The predicted salary is between 9 - 9 £ per hour.
Location: 72 Disraeli Road, Newham
Salary: £9.00 per hour
Hours: Part-Time, 23 hours per week, flexible working pattern required.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will develop warm and trusting relationships with people with learning disabilities to help them lead fulfilling and independent lives. You will support tenants with personal care, household chores, meal planning and preparation, and leisure activities inside and outside the home.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with service users.
- Provide personal care and support with daily living activities.
- Assist with household chores and meal preparation.
- Encourage and support participation in leisure activities.
- Follow safeguarding policies and person-centred practice.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience supporting adults in a care setting or community (preferred).
- Aware of and understanding learning disabilities.
- Good communication skills, patience and flexibility.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred support.
- Flexible working pattern, may accompany service users on holidays.
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or relevant qualification (preferred).
- Experience is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
Benefits
- 22 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working hours.
- Ongoing training and progression opportunities.
- Free health service discount scheme (discounts at retailers such as Superbreak, Jet2holidays, Virgin, Haven, Apple, Clarks, Sky, Halfords, Café Rouge, Nando’s, Matalan, RAC).
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counselling and support services.
Support Worker employer: HERITAGE CARE LTD
As a Support Worker at our Newham location, you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives. We offer flexible working hours, 22 days of paid holiday, and ongoing training opportunities, ensuring that you can grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee well-being, with access to a free health service discount scheme and an Employee Assistance Program for additional support.
