About the role
We are recruiting a Residential Care Worker to join the dedicated team at Merrimans House, our nine-bedroom respite service for adults with learning disabilities. This is a Part‑time role (25 hours per week) on rota basis – early and late shifts, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Merrimans House provides a warm, caring, comfortable, and fun environment where service users can develop their independence, learn new skills, and enjoy meaningful experiences - while their caregivers benefit from a well‑deserved break.
As a Care Worker, you will play an important role in delivering person‑centred care and support tailored to each service user’s needs. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a positive atmosphere that promotes dignity, choice, and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day care and support to service users in line with their individual care plans.
* Support service users with personal care, mobility, communication, and daily living activities.
* Encourage independence and participation in social and recreational activities.
* Ensure that all care provided meets essential standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
* Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality at all times.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure consistent and coordinated care.
* Work flexibly on a rota basis, including weekends and public holidays.
About you
You will have:
* Previous experience supporting adults with learning and/or physical disabilities (essential).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to individual needs.
* A caring, patient, and respectful approach to supporting others.
* Commitment to promoting dignity, equality, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow established policies and care standards.
Additional information
Please note that this post is open to female applicants only due to an occupational requirement exception under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. This post is not open to male applicants.
About us
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work‑life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Benefits
* Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
* 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full time staff.
* Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
* Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
* Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
* Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
* Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
* Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
* Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening:
* Enhanced DBS Check
* 5 years of Referencing
Additional notes
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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