Support Worker (Highgate)
If you are looking for a career in social care and you understand the impact, you can have as a support worker in delivering excellent support we would like to hear from you!
Closing Date
Tuesday 2nd June 4:30pm
Salary
£14.80 per hour/ £28,860 per annum (Overtime rate £16.59 per hour)
Location
London
Contract Type
Days Full – time – (37.5 hours on a rota basis – Mon-Sun) or Nights Full – time (40 hours – 4 nights per week)
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Job details
Hours:
Full time Days – (37.5 hours on a rota basis – Mon-Sun)
Full-time Night (4 nights a week on a rota basis – Mon-Sun)
Part-time Nights (3 nights a week on a rota basis – Mon-Sun)
About the role:
LDN London is an award-winning charity with over 60 years’ experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well.
We have a fantastic opportunity for several experienced support workers to join our new supported living service in Camden which is located near Kentish Town tube station.
The service is a 5-bed supported living accommodation which supports people with moderate to severe learning disabilities varying from autism to complex needs. This is an all-female service. We are looking for experienced female support workers who have a good understanding of how to support people with complex needs. Support workers need to work flexibly to provide support through the day and the night.
The role will be working with people who need assistance with their daily lives. Some of the tenants use wheelchairs and require physical support therefore we are looking for people with experience in doing moving and manual handling. It is essential that all applicants have strong communication skills to help support people who are non-verbal or those who are not as vocal.
People want to be part of the community and to develop independence skills and so understanding the principles of doing with and not for is important. The role requires applicants to have an understanding and experience of providing personal care to people with learning disabilities. This must be delivered with dignity, care and respect.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, can problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, you will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, and be flexible and adaptable.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge!
What does Support Work involve?
As a support worker you will help people with learning disabilities to live safe, fulfilling, and dignified lives in supported accommodation or their own home. We have positions available in the Camden area.
We support people with a range of support needs from low to high. We work on a rota which includes working some weekends, early and late shifts.
We currently only have vacancies in services where manual handling is an intrinsic and regular part of the job
Download our job details which gives further information about the job, the benefits of working for LDN London, our locations, and the skills and knowledge we look for in a support worker.
How to apply
Please take the time to read the job details before applying.
To apply please submit your up to date CV to Recruitment@ldnlondon.org and complete the online application form using the apply button below. We will not be able to shortlist your application if we do not receive both your application and your CV.
To be successful in this process you must uphold the values and standards we expect in the workplace, including being open and honest throughout and treating the people we support and our staff with dignity and respect. Any failure may lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment or work.
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd June 4:30pm
Note: all successful applicants will be DBS checked and must be able to provide employment or professional references covering the last three years.
LDN London is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all groups.
Staff testimonials
A friend mentioned LDN London to me. The website and job information talked about the
different things that I would gain instead of just what I would be doing. Despite it being quite tough at some points, I like being part of a team that helps individuals with their different needs. Overall I believe that LDN London is a great company to work with as they support you in any way possible.
LDN London is a great organisation to work for, that cares about, and supports its employees. Career development opportunities and training are available, and you’ll meet managers and support workers with varied skill sets and you’ll have the opportunity to learn from them. Most importantly LDN London team members make every day fulfilling for the people they support. I know my work is making a positive impact and helping each individual to grow, gain skills, and work towards their independence.
What brought me to LDN London was a career where I could help others. It turned out that I met many wonderful people. I have also had the opportunity to learn new things and develop interpersonal skills. LDN London offers a clear path for further development and promotion. This is why I want to continue along this path, and I am excited to see where this journey takes me.
LDN London is a good company as they always support staff via regular training and one to one supervision. One thing that impressed me the most about LDN is that they promote and support teamwork among staff members. Furthermore, staff remuneration in LDN is better than most care agencies in London and beyond. I have worked for other organisations, but none compared to LDN London, the staff are so friendly and professional.
