Support Worker

Gresham House Plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care organization is looking for dedicated individuals to provide support to young men with autism and learning difficulties in Hillingdon. You will assist with daily activities and promote health and wellbeing. Essential skills include good communication and the capacity to work flexible hours. This entry-level position offers a salary between £30,000-£35,000, with various benefits including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

5.6 weeks holiday allowance

Staff bonuses

Flexible working hours

Variety of training opportunities

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory DBS clearance required.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience in care with people with learning difficulties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to young men with autism.
• Assist with leisure and social activities.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Help develop independent living skills.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Good written and spoken English

General fitness

Communication with non-verbal individuals

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Hillingdon
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Job type: Permanent
• Pay: £30,000-£35,000 per annum (including sleep in shifts)
• Shift pattern: 3 days on, 4 days off across the week, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centered support to two young men with autism and learning difficulties in their home
• Assist with a range of activities: cycling, horse riding, sailing, swimming, visits to Merlin attractions, volunteering at the National Trust, walks in the countryside, and household chores
• Support leisure and social activities within the community (hiking, cycling, sailing, swimming, volunteering, gym, horse riding, visiting attractions, bowling, cinema, etc.)
• Promote health and wellbeing, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
• Maintain accurate record keeping: MAR charts, ABC charts, daily logs, time sheets, and staff communication records
• Help develop independent living skills through light domestic duties, personal care, cooking, shopping, and gardening

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory DBS clearance
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis
• Good written and spoken English
• Good general fitness to support outdoor activity participation
• Flexibility, patience, strong sense of humour and professional attitude
• Capability to interpret the needs of non‑verbal individuals

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in care with people with learning difficulties or autism
• Experience with autism and/or diabetes
• Clean UK driving licence
• Basic computer and IT skills

Benefits

• Flexible working – 10, 12 and 14‑hour shifts
• Company pension scheme
• 5.6 weeks holiday allowance
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• IL6 PA membership scheme
• Wellbeing advice and resources
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Staff bonuses
• Variety of training opportunities, including NVQ Level 3
• Free enhanced DBS
• Opportunities to visit a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities in London and Buckinghamshire (Merlin attractions, etc.)

Seniority Level

Entry level