Assistant Support Worker

Job Title: Assistant Support Worker
Location: Haringey N15 6DB
Salary: £18 PH UMB (£14 PAYE)
Contract: Initially 3 months - 36 hours per week - Monday to Friday

About the Role We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team supporting adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). You will play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, maintain their health and wellbeing, and live fulfilling lives through person-centred support.
This is a highly rewarding position where every small achievement makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a caring and experienced team that values dignity, respect, and creative communication in every aspect of care.

Main Responsibilities

• Support individuals to meet their basic needs, including eating, drinking, and personal care, while maintaining dignity at all times.
• Follow individual eating and drinking guidelines and report any concerns promptly to the Speech and Language Therapy Coordinator.
• Promote physical wellbeing by following Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy guidance and assisting with therapeutic movement sessions.
• Develop and adapt your communication style in line with personalised communication plans, using creative communication methods.
• Contribute to individual support plans and advocate for people’s choices and preferences.
• Maintain accurate written updates, including daily activity records and risk assessments.
• Support individuals with safe travel to and from the service, ensuring mobility aids and equipment are secure.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the community hub environment.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential:

• Ability to communicate empathetically and effectively with people with PMLD.
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach to providing support.
• Consistent and person-centred working style in line with support plans.
• Ability to motivate and celebrate each individual’s achievements.
• Competence in using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Ability to write short, clear updates (handwritten or via email).
• Team player with a constructive and supportive attitude.
• Commitment to completing the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of starting.
• Awareness of safe working practices and the safety of others.
• Understanding of the diverse needs of local residents.
• Flexibility to work across different services as required.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting individuals with PMLD or similar complex needs.
• Experience using IT systems within a care environment.

If you would like to apply for this role, please contact Nicola Mansfield at Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or on 01772 208964