Support Worker

Wandsworth, London

Job Summary

We’re hiring Support Workers in Wandsworth

We are seeking new team members to join us in Balham, Earlsfield, Roehampton, Tooting, Tooting Bec and Wandsworth.

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.

Working in friendly teams you’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. Visit our website for more information.

Benefits:

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £10.74 - £11.22 p/h)

• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.

• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications

• Pension

• We cover the cost of DBS checks

• Rota\'s are planned 6 weeks in advance.

• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.

• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership

• Successfully \'recommend a friend\' to join us and you\'ll receive a thank-you payment

• Access to wellbeing helplines.

Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Your responsibilities:

To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead

To develop daily living skills.

Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships

To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.

To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.

Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support.

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About the role

Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.

About you

About Brandon