Support Worker

Support Worker
Location: Richmond
Salary: £26,000per year

Tenure: Permanent
Hours of work: 39 hours on a flexible shift rota

Driving: Full clean, manual Driving Licence
Rota: We operate a rota based on a rolling pattern of early, late, sleep in shifts throughout 52 weeks of the year, including weekends and public holidays

Certitude provides personalised support for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. As a not-for-profit organisation, we have been developing our expertise, working with individuals, families and local communities across London since 1990. Certitude’s person-centred approach is creating a future where people with learning disabilities and mental health needs have the same opportunities and rights to a good life as everyone else.

Why You?
We are looking for people who are able to bring individuality, inspiration, compassion, enthusiasm and a confidence in supporting autistic adults and young people by providing opportunities for freedom and independence. This is a very rewarding role where you will see the difference you make by seeing the people we support thrive and grow. In this role you will be able to express your creativity and be inspired by the people you support, this will be an opportunity for you to feel proud of the work that you do and progress your career within Certitude.

Your responsibilities
You will be a permanent member of the Support Team, responsible for bringing the Certitude standard of support to every individual within this role.
As the Support Worker you will be providing the people we support:
* Person-centred support in doing the things they love to do, and supporting them to make the choices and decisions that they want
* Supporting them to grow and develop and have their voices heard
* To be resilient when things get difficult as with your support they can achieve amazing things
* Support the individuals with managing activities, daily living tasks, such as cooking, shopping, meal-planning; all the time promoting their independent living

Experience
We would like the Support Worker to have the right values and behaviours in line with our ethos. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided. We would like you to create an environment that is creative and vibrant with a flexibility to work shifts and with an understanding and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

What we would give to you
* We are offering successful applicants a bonus of £250 at the end of your 6 month probation
* A competitive salary
* A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
* An attractive package of 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling
* We will pay for your Enhanced DBS.
* Eye care vouchers
* Travel season ticket loan
* Cycle to work Scheme

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a need for full employment history from time of leaving compulsory education and up to date employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.