Job Summary
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: South Woodford, E18 2AN.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £8.80 per hour
Information: This role is shift work. Driver, full UK driving licence, is desired but not essential
Work with us!
Achieve together want you to have fun at work and make things happen for the people we support. We value everyone and we want brave people to help the people we support work towards achieving independence and reaching their goals. Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs.
If this sounds great to you… Then you’re just what we’re looking for and we’d like to hear from you!
What do our Support Workers do?
Supporting someone isn’t just personal care; it’s so much more.
Cleveland House, is a residential service supporting adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions and behaviours that may challenge. It is a warm, homely property comprised of 11 en-suite bedrooms and one semi-independent flat. Individuals can enjoy socialising with others in the communal spaces which include the living room, dining room, a quieter lounge and kitchen.
People can also enjoy relaxing in the private garden, which is often used for a variety of leisure activities and entertainment in the summer. The underground station and local bus stop are also within easy walking distance and provide excellent links to Central London.
Some of the many activities we support our residents with are:
- Support to maintain and keep a clean home
- Support with cooking skills
- Developing independence skills in shopping and managing money
- Going out for coffee
- Support to attend local colleges / day services
- Arts & Crafts
- Going out for walks
- Picnics at parks
What experience do you need?
You don’t need to have experience to be a good Support Worker. If you are caring, kind and want to work in a job that is genuinely rewarding, this is for you.
You’ll need to have great communication skills and be comfortable making decisions. A basic level of English and Math is also required.
What are the Benefits?
- 28 day holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Access Retail Discounts
- Reward and recognition monthly and annual
- Development and access to professional training
- Access to counselling services
- Continuous on the job training is provided
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Checks and Clearances paid for by Achieve together
*We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.*