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Kingston upon Thames, Greater London (On-site) 3.89 miles
£25,927.20 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Job description  

We are looking for people with the values and commitment to increase the independence, self-confidence and access to new opportunities for people with learning disabilities and enduring mental health support needs across our Supported Living Services in Kingston and Richmond. You will be supporting people to live within a support living setting including sleep-ins, to enable them to remain as independent as possible while receiving person centred care.

Who we are  

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. We operate a range of services in SW London including outreach and small homes-based services in Kingston and Richmond.  

Who you are  

You are someone with experience of or a commitment to developing a person-centred approach in working with people with complex needs and challenges. You will be a collegiate player, and someone able to see beyond the barriers that people with disabilities experience every day. Your values and working practice will align with those of the charity to maximise the independence of those you are working with; to enable their ability to make decisions about the types of service they are in receipt of and to ensure that your approach is both professional and sustainable.  

Key Responsibilities of this role  

Your primary responsibilities will include:  

  • To work as part of a diverse and experienced team providing personalised support, advice and advocacy to people living independently or in supported accommodation.  

  • To apply a collegiate approach to deliver strengths-based support that maximises independence, knowledge and confidence of those using our services.  

  • To provide a key point of reference for information and support to those using the services and professionals and carers dependent on it.  

  • To work independently across the boroughs we operate in, with people in their homes or in accessing support and resources across the community.  

Critical Values in the delivery of this role  

  • A commitment to building independence and self-confidence amongst your colleagues as well as those you provide services to.  

  • Recognition of the skills, knowledge and commitment of those working around you and your contribution to them.  

  • A professional, can-do attitude that finds solutions in the darkest corners.  

  • A willingness to empower those around you to exercise authority to make mistakes, test things out and lead from the front.  

Benefits in working for us  

The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:  

  • A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front-line staff.  

  • A commitment to training and professional development to at least Care Certificate NVQ level 3  

  • Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme  

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday  

  • Access to a range of discount schemes  

  • Access to the charity's employee assistance programme  

  • Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme  

   

Application Instructions  

Please complete a covering letter and CV that indicates how you meet the key criteria in the person specification .

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Balance (Support) CIO View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the

Posted on: 19 January 2026
Closing date: 18 February 2026 at 13:31
Tags: Learning Disability, Mental Health, Social / Support Work

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