Female Support Worker

Join our team as a Support Worker at our Pamela Barnett home in Crowthorne!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Crowthorne, Berkshire. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on! 

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, and has been privileged to receive Royal Patronage since 1815. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Norwood works with local authorities, to deliver wide-ranging services including residential and supported living accommodation and short-breaks facilities, as well as a range of support groups aimed at the whole family, not just the individual.

About Pamela Barnett:

Pamela Barnett is a residential home which supports sixteen people who are aged from their early twenties to their late sixties. All have severe learning disabilities, autism and physical support needs. The majority of the people we support do not communicate verbally. Instead they use alternative methods of communication, i.e. Makaton, objects of reference, verbal sounds, facial expressions and body language. 

All of the people living in Pamela Barnett require a high level of support in all aspects of their lives including personal care, eating & drinking, mealtimes and activities. They have varied hobbies and interests such as swimming, horse riding, trampolining, arts and crafts, baking, sensory sessions, music sessions, bingo, karaoke, meals out, theatre and cinema trips, bowling, walks, bike rides, music festivals and concerts, boat trips, skiing, tobogganing and holidays.

What Norwood offer: 

• Hourly Pay Rate: £13
• Overtime Rate: £14.30 & Bank holiday Rate: £19.50
• Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest.
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge.
• Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance      
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme               
• Typical shift times: 07:00/08:00 – 19:00/20:00 

As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:

• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life

• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests

• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments

• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills

• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)

• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking

• Support alongside the Physical Activity Practitioner in the hydrotherapy pool

• Drive the home car to take residents to appointments and outings

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities

• Knowledge of safeguarding

• Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate

• Moving and Positioning Certificate

• Administering Medication Certificate

• Flexibility to be able to commit to 36 hours per week, including some weekends

• Applicants must hold a clean UK driving license for a minimum of 2 years

Apply to Norwood and join a team that truly cares! 

If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.