Support Workers – Westminster Outreach Learning Disabilities

Support Workers – Westminster Outreach Learning Disabilities

F/T (37 hours per week) permanent contract £21,745 per annum + Benefits

Origin – shaping communities; building lives 

Origin Housing are a charitable organisation that supports adults with Learning Disabilities in London. We put our residents first and empower our staff to take action and rise to every challenge with ‘can do’ positivity. 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications and experience.  We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values which are: 

• Take the lead: We can make the difference 

• Create energy: We’re here to get things done 

• Build trust: We’re only as good as each other 

• Be generous: It feels good to give 

• Stay grounded: We know why we’re here 

• Remember the little things: There’s nothing better than making someone’s day 

You’ll be joining a dedicated team and we will provide you with all the training and support you need to perform the role including the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in health and social care.    

What you’ll do 

This is a rewarding and exciting position – responsible for building relationships and trust both internally within your Origin team and externally with the community you serve. 

Duties are varied, and no two days will be the same.  At a glance you will: 

• Promote choice, independence, integration within the local community and development of skills 

• Support our service users as individuals to achieve their personal goals helping them to take part in a wide range of interests and activities such as shopping trips, arts and crafts and days out 

• acting as the main point of contact for your key service users. 

• provide support to service users to make and attend appointments where necessary. 

• Support with personal care needs 

• keep up to date with all admin work including emails, reviews and support plans.  

• work with colleagues, families (where applicable) and other professionals for the benefit of the service users 

• share information and experience to support each other and to develop new ways of working. 

You’ll do 5 shifts a week (37 hours) 

What you’ll need 

We’re looking for a committed and motivated staff member to work across our outreach services in the Westminster area of London, to deliver support to service users with learning disabilities 

You will need to demonstrate the ability to: 

• work in a small team and on your own.  

• support our service users to develop and learn which requires a creative and practical approach. 

• be confident with getting to know the service users and their families and the network of professionals that we liaise with. 

• be a confident communicator across all channels but, specifically, you’ll need to be able to write concise and accurate daily notes. 

Above all your life experiences and use of initiative are qualities we need.  You don’t need to be able to drive as we love taking our service users out on public transport or out for a walk. 

Benefits 

We look after our people and provide benefits that support them both in and outside of work. Our benefits include:   

• A competitive salary 

• Build a career, develop and get promoted; around 20% of all appointments are made internally 

• A generous holiday allowance that increases with time, starting at 25 days  

• The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave 

• Flexible working  

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

• Other special leave such as sabbaticals and paid dependants leave 

• Simplyhealth - we pay for Level 1 of the Simply Cash Plan to help cover a wide range of medical check-ups, therapies and treatment. Children up to the age of 16 years are covered at no extra cost 

• Possible support for further study related to your role/career development 

• A pension scheme with contributions from us matched with yours, up to 8% 

• Free employee advice line   

• Annual Staff Conference, Team Away Days and Christmas meal allowance 

• Access to hundreds of perks on the Perkbox website and app, including savings on everyday purchases such as food, drink, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares and much more 

• Refer a friend bonus 

• Eye care vouchers 

• Long service awards 

Tell us your story 

We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your experience meets the role above. To find out more about us simply visit www.originhousing.org.uk  

Please note we will be asking for satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.  

Closing date: 12 February 2023 

Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.