Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Borehamwood

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 community for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in London. 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.

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Our Norwood Values and Behaviours underpin everything we do as we continue to support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

About the Home:

The property is a semi-detached house with 3 bedrooms, all of which are ensuite. There is a large kitchen and dining area. The lounge looks out into the garden. It has an office for staff administration and sleep in shifts. The location is close to the town centre which has shops and local amenities with easy access to public transport. Free parking is available which is a 5 minute walk from the home. The support we provide is 24 hours a day. The day time shifts begin at 07:00, with a handover to the afternoon staff at 14:00. The night support is a sleep in shift, which is carried out by 1 afternoon staff per day. The sleep in time is 22:00 – 07:00.

We support 3 gentlemen aged between 50 and 60. They have mild to moderate learning disabilities and autism. They do not have needs relating to mobility. One of the gentlemen we support has an inflammatory bowel disease which requires monitoring. Another has heightened anxiety which requires support and empathy along with a good understanding of anxiety disorders. All three gentlemen we support are able to communicate verbally and are able to understand verbal cues but require shorter sentences and information carrying words to be used.

Without correct support, they would not fully meet their needs independently. The gentlemen require verbal prompts with their personal care and require some support with personal hygiene and household cleaning tasks. They are able to prepare drinks for themselves and some snacks but require staff support/ supervision with preparing meals using the oven. They require support to understand their emotions and manage their anxieties. Their positive behaviour support plans will guide you to do this.

What Norwood offer:

• Hourly Pay Rate: £15
• 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.
• Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to 'Blue Light' discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

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

• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills
• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)
• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking
• Support alongside the Physical Activity Practitioner in the hydrotherapy pool
• Drive the home car to take residents to appointments and outings

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities and anxiety
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate
• Moving and Positioning Certificate
• Administering Medication Certificate
• Flexibility to be able to commit to 39 hours per week, including weekends.

Apply to Norwood and join a team that truly cares

If you have 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.

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.

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