Support Worker in Edgware inEdgware PUBLISHED MON 13 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 13 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £13.54 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Edgware, North West London Remote working: On-site only Company: Elwood Recruitment Job type: Temporary Job reference: ERBOCT25Apply for this job Summary We are recruiting support workers for a single person supported living service based in Edgware. You will support a lady in her 30's who is on 2:1 support. This service is classed as complex due to the nature of her conditions, mild learning disability, Autistic Spectrum Condition, PTSD. As a result of these conditions, she can experience significant anxiety, which can lead to behaviours of distress, including physical aggression. Despite these difficulties, she is a lovely lady with a great sense of humour and fun. Early shifts are either 07.00-14.30 or 07.15-14.45 Late shifts are either 14:15 to 21:45 or 14:30 to 22:00. Waking Night shifts are either 21:45 to 07:15 or 22:00 to 07:30. Proact SCIP training, which is a two-day course will be provided to successful applicants The role is a temp to perm role so you will work 37.5hrs a week on a timesheet basis for 12 weeks and then on successful completion become a permanent member of staff with our client. Due to the needs of the person supported, potential candidates would need to have the following traits and values: Able to be resilient when dealing with challenging situations. The service user has conditions that result in her experiencing anxiety and emotional dysregulation. This can result in her displaying physically aggressive behaviours, alongside verbal aggression. Calm and patient. It's important that candidates are able to manage their own emotional regulation, in the face of challenging situations. Motivated, and with a good sense of humour. The service user requires lots of positive input to encourage engagement so it's really helpful for her to work with people with a good sense of fun The ability to read understand and implement strategies that are being utilised, such as Positive Behaviour Support Plan and risk assessment. Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. AGY Job Types: Full-time Temp to perm Visit our worker hub here for more information on becoming part of the Elwood team.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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