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About the Role

Join Glenholme Specialist Healthcare as a Support Worker and make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. This role is rewarding and offers comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, choice, inclusion, and dignity for individuals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support with personal care where required.
• Administer and manage medication.
• Support individuals to access the community and participate in activities.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and social outings.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Report concerns and escalate incidents appropriately.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and support guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Must be a female applicant due to the specific needs of the individuals being supported.
• This post is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Skills

• Kindness
• Compassion
• Caring nature
• Patience
• Sense of humour

Location

• Finchley, London, N12 8RP

Work Type

• Full-time
• Day shifts
• Flexible between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm
• Alternate weekends

Experience Level

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Carer is welcomed but not essential.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, warehousing, cleaning, customer service, or administration is also considered.

Education Level

• Paid-for Care Certificate (industry-recognised qualification)
• Paid-for Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ qualification (industry-recognised qualification)

Salary/Compensations

• £12.75 - £12.95 per hour
• £12.85 per hour upon completion of Care Certificate
• £12.95 per hour upon completion of NVQ qualification

Benefits

• Paid training included
• Compensation of up to £200 for completing e-learning before starting
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of earned salary before payday
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Up to 5 additional days annual leave based on length of service
• Quarterly Awards recognising commitment and outstanding performance
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support with childcare, family matters, financial advice, mental health, and health and wellbeing
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover up to £10,000
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free Blue Light Card
• Ongoing paid training and career development opportunities

About the Company

• Glenholme Specialist Healthcare provides high-quality, person-centred supported living services for adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
• The team is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
• Core values promote dignity, respect, compassion, fairness, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

• This post is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.