Support Worker (Sc5) - Social Care Non-Qualified in Islington

Support Worker (SC5) – Social Care Non-Qualified

Location: Islington, London
Pay Rate: £25.39 per hour (Umbrella)
Job Type: Temporary / Agency
Working Pattern: Flexible shift work, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Support Workers to join Islington Provider Services Residential Services, a seven-bed residential care home supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

The service provides 24-hour care and support to residents living at the home permanently. Our aim is to promote independence, dignity and wellbeing by delivering person-centred care that builds on individuals' strengths, supports their personal goals and enables them to live as independently as possible.

As a Support Worker, you will play an important role in supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, medication support, nutrition, domestic tasks and developing independent living skills. You will work in partnership with residents, families, carers and health and social care professionals to ensure each individual receives high-quality, personalised support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, strengths-based care and support in accordance with individual support plans, risk assessments and health action plans.
• Support residents with personal care, daily living activities, domestic tasks and the development of independent living skills.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, wellbeing and community involvement wherever possible.
• Act as a key worker for a small caseload of residents, monitoring progress and supporting individual goals.
• Provide medication assistance in line with individual support plans, NICE guidance and organisational medication policies.
• Support residents with nutritional needs and specific dietary requirements.
• Recognise and immediately report safeguarding concerns, whether suspected or confirmed, in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' physical health, emotional wellbeing and personal circumstances, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records, ensuring compliance with organisational standards and GDPR.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, district nurses and other health and social care professionals.
• Maintain excellent infection prevention and control standards, following relevant health and safety procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, training and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure residents' personal property, money and keys are handled appropriately and recorded accurately.
• Uphold the principles of the Care Act 2014, equality, safeguarding, dignity and the Council's CARE values.

About You

The successful candidate will be caring, patient, reliable and passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You should have:

• Experience or an understanding of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• A person-centred approach, with a strong commitment to promoting independence and dignity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding and health concerns.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and record-keeping skills.
• A flexible approach to working shifts, including waking nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding duties and work in challenging environments.

Residents receive individualised support through personalised care plans, activity timetables, risk assessments, hospital passports, health action plans and relevant clinical and behavioural guidance. Complex medical care is undertaken by the district nursing team.

This is a rewarding but physically and emotionally demanding role, requiring flexibility, resilience, compassion and a genuine commitment to improving people's lives.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, promoting independence and supporting vulnerable adults to live fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Islington Provider Services as a Support Worker!

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!