Support Worker - Supported Living Adults
North London (Wood Green & Bowes Park)
£13.85 per hour + £60 per sleep-in
Long shifts: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Enhanced DBS required
We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join a supported living service in North London, providing high-quality support to adults with enduring mental ill health and learning disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by empowering individuals to live independently, achieve their goals, and maintain control over their lives.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused support, promoting independence, choice and inclusion within the community. You will work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to ensure high standards of care and support are maintained at all times.
The service operates in the Wood Green and Bowes Park areas, supporting individuals within their own homes.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver personalised support in line with individual support and risk management plans
Support service users to sustain tenancies and manage daily living tasks
Assist with medication management and record keeping
Promote physical and mental wellbeing, including access to health services
Support with budgeting, benefits, shopping, cooking and household management
Encourage positive daily structure including education, employment, leisure and community engagement
Act as Key Worker for allocated service users
Maintain accurate, confidential records
Participate in reviews, referrals and assessments
Promote safeguarding and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all service users
Work collaboratively as part of a team
Undertake sleep-ins as requiredPlease note: Personal care is not currently part of the role but may be introduced in the future following appropriate training.
What We're Looking For
Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities
A compassionate, patient and empowering approach
Strong communication and record-keeping skills
Flexibility to work long shifts and sleep-ins
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Enhanced DBS
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Care Certificate
Safeguarding training
Medication administration training
PMVA / MAPA / behaviour management trainingWhy Apply?
Competitive hourly rate
£60 per sleep-in
Meaningful and rewarding work
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in people's livesIf you are passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and want to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more.
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