At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support for a young person with learning disabilities.
- Company: Special People Ltd, an inclusive employer dedicated to quality care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Ongoing support and professional development opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Fluent Arabic (Kuwaiti or Afghan dialect) and a kind, patient approach.
The predicted salary is between 15.5 - 15.5 £ per hour.
As a
Care & Support Worker, you’ll deliver dignified personal care and meaningful daily support for our clients.
- Locations
- Shifts
- Pay/Rate
- West London (RBKC / North Kensington area)
- Mon, Wed & Fri,
- (approx. 6 hrs/week)
- £14.80 – £15.50 per hour
(varies by assignment and experience)
About the role
We're looking for a warm, reliable and patient Care & Support Worker to support a young person with learning disabilities, communication needs and additional physical/mobility needs, both at home and out in the local community.
Because the young person and their family communicate in Arabic, fluency in Arabic - ideally with a Kuwaiti or Afghan dialect - is essential to building trust and providing safe, person-centred care.
This is an ongoing, term-time role built around a consistent weekday routine.
Key Responsibilities
- Person-centred personal care and support with daily living tasks for our clients.
- Hydration support and nutrition/meal preparation. Medication support (as trained and delegated).
- Social inclusion and community participation.
- Accurate record-keeping, handovers, and incident reporting.
- Safeguarding and infection control; timely escalation of concerns.
Benefits
- Enhanced bank holiday rate.
- Full training and development opportunities.
- Ongoing support from a friendly, committed leadership team.
- Professional development and industry-leading training.
- Supportive, inclusive team environment.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Pension scheme.
Requirements
- Fluent Arabic (Kuwaiti or Afghan dialect) essential for this role.
- Kind, compassionate and calm approach; strong communication skills.
- Experience supporting children or young people with learning and physical disabilities (desirable).
- Full UK driving licence (desirable) and willingness to travel between visits.
- Ability to support active community days; some packages involve extended walking.
- Right to work in the UK; willingness to complete mandatory training.
All offers are subject to Enhanced DBS checking and satisfactory references in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
Special People Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Where a client's dignity requires same-sex personal care, we apply a genuine occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9(1)).
Arabic language (Kuwaiti or Afghan dialect) is applied as a genuine occupational requirement for this role, as it is necessary to meet the client's communication and care needs.
Female Care & Support Worker - Arabic Speaking (Kuwaiti or Afghan Dialect) in London employer: Special People
At Special People Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both our clients and staff. Our commitment to professional development is evident through comprehensive training opportunities and ongoing support from a dedicated leadership team, ensuring that you can grow in your role as a Care & Support Worker. Located in West London, this position not only provides competitive pay but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while working flexible hours that fit around your life.
