Support Worker - Edgware / Borehamwood

Job Title:         Support

Location:         Edgware & Borehamwood  

Salary:             £12.39per hour (unqualified) £13.22 per hour (qualified)

Job Type:        Full Time, Part Time, Bank Hours available

About Us: 

Kisharon Langdon is a charity offering a wider breadth of enhanced-quality services, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism, and their families. From nursery and school to further education, and on to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon empowers people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions.

While we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who share our values and are passionate about supporting others to live full, independent lives, in a supported living environment.

The Role:

As a Support Worker, you will work both independently and as part of a team to support our members in their day-to-day lives. This includes promoting independent living skills, supporting meaningful employment and social opportunities, and providing tailored personal care.

You will work closely with other departments such as Employment and Education and play a key role in helping members reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide person-centred care, including support with health, hygiene, mobility, and daily tasks

Work flexibly as part of a rota system, including early/late shifts, every other weekend, sleep-ins, and bank holidays

Assist with shopping, cooking, cleaning, and managing appointments

Facilitate social and leisure activities including music and art therapy

Promote and support the observance of Jewish culture and traditions (training provided)

Support the creation and review of care and support plans

Enable members to develop relationships and expand their social networks

Promote and uphold our organisational values: Respect, Integrity, Community, and

About You:

Confident in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism (experience desirable but not essential)

Compassionate, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality care

Comfortable with personal care and able to manage challenging behaviours

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred

UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential

Willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Team player with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude

Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion

 Unqualified candidates are encouraged to apply. (£12.39 per hour) 

 *Qualified candidates need to demonstrate they have completed an Ofqual QCF (NVQ) Level 2 qualification or higher in Health & Social Care (for the higher rate of pay £13.22 per hour).

Benefits; As a Support Worker at Kisharon Langdon, you’ll benefit from:

5 hours paid holiday (including bank holidays) per year increasing with service (pro rata for part time)

£45.00 per sleep-in (in addition to hourly rate)

Pension scheme (NatWest Cushion)

Blue Light Card - over 15,000 discounts from national and local retailers

Eyecare benefits (via Vision Express)

Fully paid enhanced DBS

Long service recognition and employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme – free, confidential advice and counselling

Full training, ongoing development, and clear career progression opportunities

How to Apply:

Please note: We shortlist and interviewing on an ongoing basis and before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from all individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. 

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, satisfactory references, and a medical assessment.

To apply for this exciting Support Worker role, please click the Apply Now button below and submit your CV.