Support Worker - Golders Green/Hendon (Hiring Immediately)

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Golders Green (NW11) and Hendon Salary: £12.39 per hour (unqualified) £13.22 per hour (qualified) Job Type: Full - Time and Part - Time Hours Available About Us: Kisharon Langdon is a newly merged charity offering a wider breadth of enhanced-quality services, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism, and their families. From nursery and school to further education, and on to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon empowers people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions. While we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who share our values and are passionate about supporting others to live full, independent lives. Support Worker – The Role: As a Support Worker, you will work both independently and as part of a team to support our members in their day-to-day lives. This includes promoting independent living skills, supporting meaningful employment and social opportunities, and providing tailored personal care. You will work closely with other departments such as Employment and Education, and play a key role in helping members reach their full potential. Support Worker – Key Responsibilities: Provide person-centred care, including support with health, hygiene, mobility, and daily tasks Assist with shopping, cooking, cleaning, and managing appointments Facilitate social and leisure activities including music and art therapy Promote and support the observance of Jewish culture and traditions (training provided) Support the creation and review of care and support plans Enable members to develop relationships and expand their social networks Promote and uphold our organisational values: Respect, Integrity, Community, and Excellence Work flexibly as part of a rota system, including early/late shifts (typically 7am–10pm), every other weekend, sleep-ins, and bank holidays Support Worker – About You: Confident in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism (experience desirable but not essential) Compassionate, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality care Comfortable with personal care and able to manage challenging behaviours GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential Willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays Team player with strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion What’s on Offer: As a Support Worker at Kisharon Langdon, you’ll benefit from: 217.5 hours paid holiday (including bank holidays) per year increasing with service (pro rata for part time) £45.00 per sleep-in (in addition to hourly rate) Pension scheme (NatWest Cushion) Blue Light Card - over 15,000 discounts from national and local retailers Eyecare benefits (via Vision Express) Fully paid enhanced DBS Long service recognition and employee referral bonus Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme – free, confidential advice and counselling Full training, ongoing development, and clear career progression opportunities *Qualified candidates need to demonstrate they have completed an Ofqual QCF (NVQ) Level 2 qualification or higher in Health & Social Care (for the higher rate of pay £13.22 per hour). Unqualified candidates are encouraged to apply. (£12.39 per hour) How to Apply: We welcome applications from all individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, satisfactory references, and a medical assessment. Please note: We may begin shortlisting and interviewing before the closing date, depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged. To apply for this exciting Support Worker role, please click the Apply Now button below and submit your CV.