Support Worker

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If you are already registered, contact your Southwark Works adviser to apply for this job.

Female applicants only 

About the role 

Join Everystory as a Support Worker and enjoy a varied, hands-on role where you’ll develop practical skills, build meaningful relationships and support people to live fulfilling, independent lives. 

Being a Support Worker is different from what many people expect. No two days are the same. You could be helping someone cook their favourite meal, heading out to a dance class, supporting someone with their shopping or simply having a coffee and a chat. 

You’ll support people with learning disabilities and autistic people, both at home and in the community. Your role will be about understanding what matters to each person and helping them make choices, build confidence, develop skills and get involved in the things they enjoy. 

What you’ll be doing 

As a Support Worker, you will: 

• Provide person-centred support based on each individual’s needs, preferences and goals. 

• Support people with everyday activities such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry and maintaining their home. 

• Provide personal care sensitively and respectfully where required. 

• Support people to maintain their health and attend medical and other appointments. 

• Support people to communicate their needs, make choices and develop greater independence. 

• Support people with prescribed medication in line with company policies and procedures. 

• Help people manage their money and maintain their home safely. 

• Support people to build friendships, maintain relationships with family and become involved in their local community. 

• Support people to take part in activities, events, holidays and new experiences. 

• Where appropriate, support people to explore employment and maintain their work. 

• Work alongside families, advocates and other professionals to provide consistent support. 

• Keep accurate records and complete relevant administrative tasks. 

• Work positively as part of a team, contributing to meetings, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues. 

• Follow Every Story’s policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements. 

• Complete training, supervision and development opportunities to build your skills and knowledge. 

What we’re looking for 

We’re looking for people who are kind, patient, reliable and genuinely interested in supporting others. 

You don’t need to have done exactly this job before. What matters is your attitude and your ability to: 

• Build positive and respectful relationships with people. 

• Listen to others and understand their individual needs and preferences. 

• Encourage independence while providing the right level of support. 

• Communicate clearly and respectfully. 

• Work well as part of a team while also being confident working independently when required. 

• Treat everyone fairly, with dignity and respect. 

• Maintain confidentiality and follow policies and procedures. 

• Be flexible and willing to learn. 

Working hours 

Support is provided across a range of shifts to ensure people receive consistent, person-led support. You will need to be flexible to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. 

Some roles will also involve sleep-in duties, and occasionally waking night shifts. 

Why join Everystory? 

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives while developing valuable skills and experience. 

You’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Build meaningful relationships with the people you support. 

• Develop practical and professional skills. 

• Take part in training and ongoing development. 

• Work as part of a supportive team. 

• Help people become more independent and involved in their communities. 

• Enjoy a varied role where every day can be different. 

Female applicants only
Because of the needs of the people we currently support, and because the role involves personal care, this post is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Application process: Contact your advisor to check you meet the requirements of the role. If suitable, they will ask you to complete and send the a cover letter and tailored CV for this position. 

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