Support Worker at Transforming Support South London, Croydon

Support Worker

Transforming Support South London

Locations Temple Road, Croydon (CR0 1HU) and St Julian’s Farm, West Norwood (SE27 0RR)

Pay £14.00 per hour
Shifts 12-hour day and night shifts available

8:00am to 8:00pm for days, 8.00pm-8.00am night shift

Contract Full-time and permanent
Working pattern Rolling two-week rota

Bonus Discretionary annual bonus of £1,000

Help adults with learning disabilities and complex needs live more independently. Transforming Support is recruiting Support Workers for its South London supported living services. You’ll get to know the people you support, help them make choices about their day and encourage them to build confidence in the things they want to do for themselves.

Please read before applying

• You must have at least six months’ care experience.
• You’ll need to travel reliably to your preferred service and be available to work 12-hour shifts on the rolling two-week rota.
• You must already have the right to work in the UK for the contracted hours without employer sponsorship.
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NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE. We cannot sponsor a visa or take over existing sponsorship.

We welcome applications from people of all genders.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide personal care and practical support with dignity and respect.
• Help people with daily routines, household tasks and independent living skills.
• Support people to take part in activities they enjoy and access their local community.
• Offer reassurance and respond calmly when someone’s needs change.
• Support people with their health needs and medication in line with your training and agreed procedures.
• Follow individual support plans, keep accurate records and give clear handovers.

About you

You’ll be patient, dependable and able to stay calm when circumstances change. You’ll communicate clearly, work well independently and as part of a team, and understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Experience in supported living or supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs would be an advantage.

What you’ll get

• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
• A fully funded enhanced DBS check.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Support from an experienced management team.

About Transforming Support

Transforming Support provides person-centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. We tailor support around each person’s routines, preferences and goals so they can have more control over their daily life.

How to apply

Apply with an up-to-date CV showing your care experience and employment dates. Please tell us whether you’re interested in Temple Road, St Julian’s Farm or either location, and whether you’re available for days, nights or both.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks.

No agencies, please.