Female Support Worker (Waking Nights) - 20 hrs - Hendon

Norwood Ravenswood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

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Female Support Worker (Waking Nights) - 20 hrs - Hendon

Join Our Team as a Support Worker (Waking Nights - 20 hours) at Station Road, Hendon!

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 adult females with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Hendon. 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 offers:

• Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50
• 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.
• 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:

The service is a large, detached, purpose-built property. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor and five bedrooms on the first floor. There is a modern kitchen, dining area, comfortable lounge, sensory room, and a leafy garden. The location is close to the town centre which has shops and local amenities with easy access to public transport. There is parking at the front of the house.

We support eight women whose ages range from early thirties to late seventies. They have moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy, and mobility needs. They have a mix of verbal and non-verbal communications, including Makaton, eye gaze technology, and iPads.

The residents enjoy each other’s company in their relaxed atmosphere. Their interests include music, dancing, theatre, bowling, and swimming.

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:

1. Guiding and supporting individuals in their day-to-day activities.
2. Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
3. Accompanying individuals to routine appointments.
4. Teaching essential life skills like budgeting, shopping, and managing bills.
5. Assisting with personal care and, if required, administering medication.
6. Contributing to household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.

As a Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day support including:

1. Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life.
2. Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
3. Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments.
4. Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and paying bills.
5. Assisting with personal care and administering medication (if required).
6. Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking.

Requirements:

• You must be female to apply for this role.
• Experience of working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy, and mobility needs.
• Understanding of non-verbal communication such as Makaton.

If you have a can-do attitude, lots of energy, and want to make a difference in someone’s 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.

*Please note: Female requirement exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

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.

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

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.