Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

Salary: £12.75 - £12.95 per hour, paid training included

Location: Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, Finchley, London, N12 8RP

Hours: Full-time opportunities available for up to 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Day shifts, fully flexible between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, alternate weekends

Immediate start preferred

Sponsorship not available

Join Glenholme Specialist Healthcare

We often hear, "I would love a job where I can help others and make a real difference." If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Do you have a big smile that can brighten someone's day?

Do you have patience and a sense of humour?

Are you kind, compassionate, and caring?

Working as a Support Worker is not always the easiest job, but we can promise it is one of the most rewarding.

Whether you have previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Carer, or come from a background in retail, hospitality, warehousing, cleaning, customer service, or administration, we will provide all the training and support you need to build a successful career with Glenholme Specialist Healthcare.

About Our Service

At Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, our supported living service in Finchley provides high-quality, person-centred support for adults living with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.

Our team is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to live as independently as possible while achieving their personal goals and aspirations.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily lives, promoting independence, building confidence, and helping them engage with their local community. You will provide practical and emotional support while encouraging choice, dignity, and inclusion.

Benefits and Perks as a Support Worker

• Salary increase to £12.85 per hour upon completion of our paid-for Care Certificate (industry-recognised qualification)
• Salary increase to £12.95 per hour upon completion of a paid-for Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ qualification (industry-recognised qualification)
• Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Up to 5 additional days annual leave based on length of service
• Quarterly Awards recognising commitment and outstanding performance
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support with:
  • Childcare and family matters
  • Financial advice
  • Mental health support
  • Health and wellbeing
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance cover up to £10,000 (terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free Blue Light Card
• Ongoing paid training and career development opportunities

Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

What You'll Do

With the right training and support, you will help promote independence, choice, inclusion, and dignity for the people we support. Every day you will make a meaningful difference and become much more than a Support Worker – you will become a trusted companion, advocate, and source of encouragement.

Duties of a Support Worker

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting with personal care where required
• Promoting and encouraging independent living skills
• Administering and managing medication
• Supporting individuals to access the community and participate in activities
• Accompanying individuals to appointments and social outings
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Reporting concerns and escalating incidents appropriately
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion
• Supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes
• Following care plans, risk assessments, and support guidelines
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment

Why Join Glenholme Specialist Healthcare?

At Glenholme Specialist Healthcare, our core values allow both our colleagues and the people we support to thrive. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity, respect, compassion, and fairness while promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout everything we do.

Sound good?

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Apply today and become a Support Worker with Glenholme Specialist Healthcare.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Code: GHWOO1

Due to the specific needs of the individuals being supported, this post is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.