Support Worker - Tova

Norwood Ravenswood Limited; Crowthorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Crowthorne is looking for dedicated Support Workers to provide person-centred care for adults with neurodevelopmental needs. The role includes supporting personal care, promoting independence, and engaging residents in activities. This full-time position offers £13.00 per hour with additional benefits like paid training and enhanced parental pay.

Benefits

Fully funded induction and training

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Confident in using alternative communication methods.
• Ability to work in a hydrotherapy pool.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and meal preparation.
• Encourage independence through life skills.
• Accompany residents to health appointments.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Confident in using alternative communication methods

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for committed Support Workers to join the team at Tova, a specialist residential home within Ravenswood Village, supporting adults with complex neurodevelopmental needs. You’ll play a key role in delivering person-centred care and helping people live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives.

You’ll join a strong, supportive team, where the work you do really matters.

About Tova

Tova is a single-storey home based within the Ravenswood Estate, supporting seven adults aged 20s to 60s with severe learning disabilities, epilepsy, and in some cases, dementia and physical support needs. Most residents use non-verbal communication such as Makaton, objects of reference, facial expressions, and body movements. Building strong, personalised relationships is essential.

People in Tova enjoy active lives with interests like swimming, sensory sessions, music, baking, gardening, drives out, holidays, and more. All require high levels of support including 1:1 and 2:1 assistance with personal care, moving and positioning, and community outings.

The team works to Norwood’s values of Kindness, Respect, Belonging, and Empowerment.

We also welcome people new to care, as long as you're caring, committed, and ready to make a difference.

Your Day-to-Day will include:

Your role will be varied and active. You’ll:

• Support people with their personal routines including personal care and meal preparation
• Encourage independence through life skills like budgeting, shopping and social outings
• Help people enjoy hobbies and interests: swimming, music, arts and outdoor activities
• Accompany residents to health appointments and trips out
• Work closely with our Physical Activity Practitioner, including in the hydrotherapy pool
• Contribute to household tasks and maintain a welcoming home environment
• Use a range of communication methods (Makaton, objects of reference, non-verbal cues)
• Drive the home vehicle for activities and appointments (if you’re a driver with a full UK driving licence)

Experience, Qualifications & Training

Essential:

• Previous experience supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Confident using alternative communication methods
• Awareness of safeguarding practicesComfortable working in a hydrotherapy pool (no swimming required)
• Able to commit to full-time hours, including weekends

Desirable:

• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy and/or dementia
• Training in Emergency First Aid, Moving and Handling, Medication Administration
• Experience with PEG feeding
• Full, clean UK driving licence

If you’re values-led and eager to learn, we also offer paid training and qualifications in Health & Social Care (Level 2–5).

We believe great support starts with great staff. Here’s what we offer:

£13.00 per hour (plus overtime at £14.30 and Bank Holidays at £19.50)

• Fully funded induction and training
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE)
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, experienced team and management

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Details

Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Hours

36

Salary Description

We are a kind and compassionate community. Empowerment and respect are at the heart of everything we do and believe in at Norwood.

If you are positive and resilient and a force for good, we are for you!

We strive for excellence and to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support. Our team is one of our biggest assets.

We nurture a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

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

We actively celebrate everyone’s different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.