Female Support Worker - Tikvah & Woodpeckers

Join our team as a Female Support Worker at our Tikvah Woodpeckers 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! 

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 

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 Tikvah and Woodpeckers:

These are two neighbouring, ground floor homes. Both are blessed with large lounges and a second smaller communal area with a Conservatory in Tikvah and a second lounge in Woodpeckers. Bedrooms are functional and homely and decorated to any residing individuals own personal choices and preference. 

We support seven people who are aged from their thirties to their sixties. They have moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disabilities, autism, and some additional needs such as epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Some of the people we support communicate verbally at various levels. Other methods of communication used are body language, PECS, gesture, and objects of reference.

All of the people we support enjoy having fun with their support teams. They enjoy external pursuits including walking, cycling, and local activities such as ice skating and swimming. In house activities include arts & crafts, music, aromatherapy, and the ladies particularly enjoy pampering sessions. The People we Support are, with the right staff team, happy to try most things.

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 as well as epilepsy and cerebral palsy

• 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!