Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker

Location: Rivercourt, Hammersmith (with work across both sites)
Contract: Initial 3-month placement | 36 hours per week | Includes sleep-ins
Rate: £20 per hour (Umbrella) / £15 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking compassionate and reliable Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team based at Rivercourt in Hammersmith. You’ll play a vital role in providing person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to residents with a range of needs including Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities, and Mental Health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents.
• Act as a key worker for a number of identified residents, ensuring their individual support plans are implemented and regularly reviewed.
• Plan, source materials, and facilitate therapeutic group activities—both within the home and in the community—promoting daily living and social skills.
• Provide physical and personal care support, including assistance for individuals with Dysphagia, ensuring safe support with food and drink.
• Contribute positively to the running of the home, maintaining compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
• Support residents to build confidence and promote independence through everyday activities.
• Assist with cleaning, cooking, and household tasks, and report maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Requirements 
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a support work or residential care role.
Up-to-date training in the following:

• First Aid
• Fire Safety
• Food Hygiene
• Moving & Handling
• Medication Administration

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and flexible, with a commitment to delivering excellent support.
• Able to work shifts including sleep-ins.

If you’re passionate about supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives and want to make a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s caring and professional team at Rivercourt.