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Join Our Team as a Support Worker at Southwood Gardens, Redbridge!
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant home for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Redbridge. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, and has been privileged to receive Royal Patronage since 1815. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
Norwood works with local authorities, to deliver wide-ranging services including residential and supported living accommodation and short-breaks facilities, as well as a range of support groups aimed at the whole family, not just the individual.
What Norwood Offer
* Hourly Pay Rate:£13
* Overtime:£14.30 p/hr & Bank holidays: £19.50 p/hr
* Fully Paid Induction:Get the support you need from day one!
* Workplace Pension Scheme:Plan for your future with confidence.
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE):For a well earned rest.
* NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification:Boost your skills and knowledge.
* Career Progression Pathway:Your growth is our priority.
* Employee Assistance Programme:We care about your well-being.
* £300 When You Introduce a Friend:Spread the word and reap the rewards.
* Access to Blue Light discount scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
About The Home At Southwood Gardens
The property is a large, detached house. It is a two-storey property. Both floors have three bedrooms, a modern kitchen, dining area, bathroom, and comfortable lounge. There is a utility room and leafy garden. It has an office for staff administration and sleep in shifts.
The location is close to the town centre which has shops and local amenities with easy access to public transport. Parking is available on the driveway.
We support 3 women and 2 men who are in their 50s and 60s. They have moderate learning disabilities, autism, and health needs. They communicate verbally and with hand signs.
Your Role At Norwood
As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:
Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.
Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.
Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.
Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.
Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.
As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:
Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life
Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments
Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills
Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)
Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking
Essential
Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and mobility needs
Understanding of non-verbal communication such as Makaton
Knowledge of safeguarding
Flexibility to be able to commit to 39 hours per week, including some weekends
Desirable
Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate
Moving and Positioning Certificate
Administering Medication Certificate
If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someones life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.?
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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