Support Worker

Description Join us as a Support Worker at **Townley Road** in **Dulwich** You’ll be based in a friendly home, supporting adults with complex needs and autism. No previous experience necessary, full training provided. **Dulwich - Greater London - SE22** **Permanent Full Time** - rotating shifts covering days and evenings** **£17,374 pa based on 37.5 hours per week.** **Your new job**: **Achieve together** is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. You will be working as part of a friendly team, supporting vulnerable adults with a range of physical, mental and learning disabilities. As a Support Worker you will play a vital part in providing the people we support with care and be able to profoundly improve their quality of life. You will** **assist people who are unable to live independently by offering them the practical help they need, as well as emotional support. This may include: - Completing and maintaining detailed records, reports and notes - Supporting with Cleaning, cooking and shopping - Supporting with Planning and engaging in activities - Administering and recording medication - Complying with health and safety requirements **You** You do not need to have experience to be a Support Worker, although a basic level of English and Maths is required. We employ our Support Workers based on their values. You will be: - Patient - Understanding - Respectful - Caring & compassionate - Considerate - Reliable and responsible Our team members come from all walks of life, including: Retail, Hospitality, Warehouse, Security, Ex Forces, Sales, Administration, NHS, Social Care, Mental Health, Care Assistant, Outreach, Domiciliary Care, Health Carer and Residential Care. **Your rewards include**: - Free enhanced DBS checks and clearances* - Ongoing career development to support you in achieving your ambitions - Refer a Friend incentive scheme of £250 per referral* - 28 days holiday (Incl: Bank Holidays) - Free structured and supported 12-week induction to get you off to a flying start - Personal online Learning and Development portal - Opportunity to gain sector specific qualifications and to join our Leadership and Management Programme - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for help with financial, physical and mental wellbeing - Discounts platform for permanent staff, including gift cards, discount codes and other benefits - Pension - we contribute to your retirement fund - Recognition and Reward Schemes including Long Service, Employee of the Month and Outstanding Achievement Awards **Or maybe it’s** receiving the biggest smile from the person you support when they achieve a goal they never thought possible, and a heartfelt letter of thanks from their loved ones - _Subject to current Terms & Conditions_ **Your new employer** **Achieve together - Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary People** Our growing organisation has over 25 years of expertise, and our team of expert practitioners are proud to deliver high-quality support across England and Wales. We offer the support and stability of a successful organisation with the homely family feel in each setting which is underpinned by our values: **_ Being Brave_**_...we are resourceful, open-minded & creative**_Having Fun_**_...we are present, engaged and communicate and connect_ **_ Making things happen_**_...we are reliable, trustworthy and take ownership_ **_ Valuing everyone_**_...we are good with people and emotionally intelligent**Protecting you**: We are committed to supporting our team members and take every precaution to ensure robust infection control procedures are followed and that they decrease the risk of Covid-19 transmission. Once a Support Worker you will be provided with full PPE, inclusive of hand sanitiser, masks, gloves, apron and shoe covers (where appropriate) and all the appropriate training to keep you and those around you safe. Please be advised that COVID-19 vaccinations are a mandatory requirement within our organisation, and you will need to provide evidence that you have been vaccinated prior to being offered a start date with us. As a Support Worker, you will hold "Keyworker" status: and will be permitted to book your vaccination through the national booking service on presentation of an offer letter or contract of employment. **Want to know more?** - We at Achieve Together treat everyone equally with dignity and respect. We believe in the strength and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce and recognise the positive contribution all employees bring regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation._ - We value the unique talents of every individual and work together to help everyone achieve their full potential by providing equality of opportunity to our team members, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities._