Support Worker – Learning Disabilities
10 days ago
Wandsworth
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting Support Workers in the Wandsworth and Twickenham areas to provide high-quality care and support for individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Communications Needs and Mobility Needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives by promoting independence, dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion in a person-centred environment. We have work available across a variety of shift patterns, including early, late, waking nights and sleep-ins. Standard shifts are paid at £16.59 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) and sleep-in rates range from £30–£67 per shift, depending on the service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The role involves supporting individuals with daily living activities, including: • Personal care, • Meal preparation, • Administering medication, • Attending health appointments, • Community access and outings, • Budgeting and daily living support, • Laundry and household tasks, • Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM CANDIDATES WHO ARE: • Experienced in supporting people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, • Patient, caring, and respectful in their approach, • Confident supporting individuals with different communication needs, • Reliable, proactive, and professional, • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, • Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: • Competitive pay rates with weekly pay, • Flexible shifts that fit around your lifestyle, • Access to a wide range of placements and shift patterns, • Opportunities to work with trusted organisations across the sector, • Free eLearning and training opportunities, • Ongoing support from our dedicated team, • The chance to make a real difference every day FURTHER REQUIREMENTS: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Current valid right to work in the UK, • Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a frontline social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise), • A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60), • Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process HOW TO APPLY: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position
