Support Worker - Romanian Speaking
8 days ago
Croydon
Support Worker – Romanian Speaking\nLocation: Croydon / Community based\nClient: Private Patient\nType: Support Worker / Rehabilitation Support\n\nWe are looking for an experienced and reliable Romanian-speaking Support Worker to support an adult male in the community.\n\nThis role involves supporting the client to attend appointments, access the community safely, and rebuild confidence and independence during recovery. The ability to speak Romanian is essential to support effective communication, reassurance, and rapport.\n\nThe role will include:\n\nSupporting the client to attend hospital, medical, therapy, and rehabilitation appointments\n\nAssisting with safe community access and travel around Croydon and surrounding areas\n\nProviding practical and emotional support during outings and appointments\n\nSupporting with day-to-day structure, routine, and community engagement\n\nMonitoring pain, fatigue, mobility, and general wellbeing during activities\n\nEncouraging independence while providing support where needed\n\nWorking alongside family members and professionals involved in the client’s rehabilitation\n\nMaintaining clear records and acting within professional boundaries at all times\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n\nExperience supporting adults with orthopaedic injuries, reduced mobility, rehabilitation needs, or physical health conditions\n\nBe fluent in Romanian and able to communicate confidently in English\n\nA calm, reliable, and professional approach\n\nGood communication and observation skills\n\nAn understanding of risk, safeguarding, and community-based support\n\nThe ability to adapt support according to pain, fatigue, and mobility levels\n\nPrevious experience supporting clients following serious injury or road traffic accidents is desirable\n\nPersonal qualities:\nWe are looking for someone who is patient, dependable, empathetic, and confident supporting individuals in the community. The successful candidate will be able to build rapport, promote confidence, and provide safe, consistent support throughout recovery.\n\nEssential requirements:\n\nFluent Romanian speaker\n\nPrevious support work, rehabilitation, care, or community support experience\n\nConfident supporting adults in the community\n\nReliable, professional, and able to maintain boundaries\n\nEnhanced DBS desirable\n\nRight to work in the UK requireK