Support Worker- Southwood Gardens

EventStars; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ilford is seeking passionate Support Workers to empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include guiding daily activities, teaching life skills, and assisting with personal care. Candidates should have experience with neurodevelopmental disabilities and a flexible schedule to commit to 39 hours weekly. Competitive pay and various perks are offered, making this a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: £13

Overtime: £14.30 p/hr & Bank holidays: £19.50 p/hr

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)

NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification

Career Progression Pathway

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 bonus for referring a friend

Access to Blue Light discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye test & eyewear allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy, and mobility needs.
• Understanding of non-verbal communication such as Makaton.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support individuals in day-to-day activities.
• Encourage development of personal skills.
• Accompany individuals to routine appointments.
• Teach essential life skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Assist with personal care and administer medication if required.
• Contribute to household tasks.

Skills

Experience working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Understanding of non-verbal communication

Knowledge of safeguarding

Flexibility to commit to 39 hours per week

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker at Southwood Gardens, Redbridge

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.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, 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 services including residential and supported living accommodation, short‑break facilities, and support groups for families.

What Norwood Offers

• Hourly Pay Rate: £13
• Overtime: £14.30 p/hr & Bank holidays: £19.50 p/hr
• Fully Paid Induction
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification
• Career Progression Pathway
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £300 bonus when you introduce a friend
• 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 two‑storey house with three bedrooms on each floor, a modern kitchen, dining area, bathroom, lounge, utility room, and a leafy garden. An office is available for staff administration.

The location is close to the town centre, shops, amenities, and public transport, with driveway parking.

We support three women and two men in their 50s and 60s who have moderate learning disabilities, autism and health needs, communicating verbally and with hand signs.

Your Role at Norwood

As a Support Worker, you will empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent, fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities include:

• Guiding and supporting individuals in day‑to‑day activities.
• Encouraging development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.
• Teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.
• Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.
• Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.
• Providing day‑to‑day support to help people be independent and live a fulfilling life.

Essential

• Experience working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and mobility needs.
• Understanding of non‑verbal communication such as Makaton.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• Flexibility to commit to 39 hours per week, including some weekends.

Desirable

• Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.
• Moving and Positioning Certificate.
• Administering Medication Certificate.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We would love to hear from you if you have a can‑do attitude, lots of energy and a desire to make a difference in someone’s life.