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Upper Sydenham, Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-site)
£27367.00-£27367.00 per year
Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Support Worker

Reports To

Service Manager

Location

Support Workers may be required to work in any service managed by PLUS in accordance with service need.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to adults with learning disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling, independent lives. This role involves promoting health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and empowering individuals through respectful, inclusive, and rights-based approaches.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Service user-Centred Support & Care

  • Provide assistance with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and medication prompting/administration as delegated and trained.
  • Deliver person-centred care that respects individuality, culture, and preferences.
  • Communicate effectively using tailored approaches, including non-verbal methods and assistive technologies.
  • Empower individuals to make informed choices and participate in decision-making.
  • Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support people whose behaviour can challenge services with empathy and an understanding that the behaviour is caused by the environment and not the individual.
  • Offer emotional and social support, actively listening and engaging service users in meaningful conversations and activities to prevent social isolation.
  • Assist service users with meal planning and preparation, ensuring that specific dietary requirements and nutritional needs are consistently met.
  • Assist individuals with mobility needs, including safe moving and handling practices.
  • Use appropriate equipment and techniques to ensure safety and comfort during transfers and movement.
  • Support service users in maintaining a safe, clean, and organised living environment, including light domestic duties, laundry, and grocery shopping.
  • Facilitate service user participation in community activities, appointments, recreational outings, and educational/vocational pursuits.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.
  • Contribute to service improvement through evidence-based approaches.
  • Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of learning. 
Organisation
PLUS View profile Organisation type Advertising Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 21 January 2026
Closing date: 18 February 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: JL1481933UppSW
Tags: Social / Support Work