Woodfield House is looking for a compassionate and motivated Part-Time Support Worker in London. This rewarding role is perfect for someone who is genuinely driven to make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and a strong team player, with at least 3 months of care experience – although this is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
If you are passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in care, this could be the opportunity for you.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.12 per hour
Job Type: Part Time
Location: London
About the Role
Woodfield House are a leading health care provider who support adults with Mental Health.
We are looking for like-minded individuals who would like to make a difference in someone’s life – could that be you?
We are keen to find people who share our values:
We see the person – encourage choice and respect the opinions, beliefs and dignity of others. Treat people as equals, be thoughtful, discreet and maintain confidentiality
We are creative – encourage and support everyone to reach their goals, think of solutions to problems and actively involve people in every aspect of their lives
We are brave – be positive, embrace new ideas, experiences and challenges. Be genuine, honest and a voice for others.
Job description:
- As a support worker, your duties will vary, and flexibility is required. The ultimate aim will be to ensure that the people in your care are safe, comfortable and happy. You will be providing care and support individually tailored to the needs and wishes of people with mental health. Through getting to know the people you support, you will identify and work with them to achieve their goals, enabling them to have choice and control over their lives.
- You will also be expected to carry out everyday tasks; including support and encouragement with personal care, helping with everyday chores, cooking, cleaning, as well as taking part in a range of interests and activities that make up a healthy, well balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
- You’ll work as part of a supportive team, and benefit from ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.
About you
You’ll already have what it takes to provide excellent care, with a minimum 3 months experience under your belt- however not essential as we can provide training. We’ll ask you to provide examples of times you have demonstrated our core values of trust, empathy and expertise. The right to work in the UK is also a requirement. You should also have the following:
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
- An excellent communicator and a good team player
- Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Helping to empower & support service users independence.
Other Requirements:-
- For Support Workers experience is required, however all of our staff receive training tailored to the needs of the people they support.
Benefits:
We offer a great range of benefits which include:-
- Paid DBS
- Salary scale /progression if you desire it
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible shift patterns to choose from, including part-time or full-time hours, night and day shift
- Ongoing training opportunities to forge your own career path
- Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Free lunch, dinner whilst on shift.
What you need to know:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity which will include a check against the Barred adult list.
COVID19 safety is important to us all, we support our staff and the people we support to stay safe by wearing correct PPE, including Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM), aprons and gloves at all times. We have a in-house team that ensures that all of our services have plenty of PPE at all times. All care and support is carried out following the latest Government guidance. Our aim is to keep you and the people we support safe.
It is an expectation that all staff are to have had or be part of the Covid- 19 vaccination process unless they can provide an exemption reason.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To learn more and apply, kindly visit HERE
Application Deadline
Open until filled