Salary: £11.00 p/h unqualified & £11.95 p/h qualified
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire & Edgware, North London
Contract Type: Part-time and Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)
Langdon UK have exciting opportunities for Support Workers to join their growing team in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire and Edgware, North London.
Langdon was founded 30 years ago and we now help over 100 young Jewish people with learning disabilities by providing education, supported living and employment services. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds
About the Role
The role will include supporting our members in designing and developing their support/care plans and providing social, health and personal care. Support Workers will be expected to work flexible hours which will involve working early and late shifts, including sleep in’s, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with member need.
The successful candidate will be required to work individually and as part of a team to support and enable individuals to live as independently as possible by assisting individuals to develop new and existing skills. They will also be responsible for working with our employment team to facilitate employment opportunities, and with our programming team to assist and support our members to enjoy an active social life.
About You
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, you must have a good standard of written English. Previous experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism desirable but not essential. Full training will be given to the successful applicant.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge, enjoy engaging with people, have a real desire to make a difference to someone’s life and the skills required to help us deliver a high level of service to our Members, then we want to hear from you.
What we offer:
- 21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and 3 Jewish holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Pension
- Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
- Development and career progression opportunities
To find out a bit more or to have a chat about the role, please contact Nalina Ramgutty on 07957 442467 or nalina.ramgutty@langdonuk.org
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Title: Sessional Worker
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Location: North London (Edgware, Hendon, Borehamwood)
Contract Type: Zero Hours
Langdon has an exciting opportunity for Sessional Workers to join their growing team in North London.
Langdon are an ambitious forward thinking Learning Disability charity working with the Jewish Community. Langdon was founded 30 years ago and we now help over 100 young Jewish people with learning disabilities by providing education, supported living and employment services. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds
About the role
Langdon Brady provides Jewish young people aged 9-25 with learning, behavioural and physical difficulties the opportunity to make friends and take part in fun activities. Langdon Brady supports the development of our members confidence and their ability to communicate effectively. People who face barriers to inclusion often find it difficult to make friends, Langdon Brady is a friendly and inviting place for our members to overcome this and develop meaningful relationships with others.
The Sessional Youth Worker will be part of a team that enables our members to participate in a range of recreational activities, ensuring that their needs are met while ensuring a friendly, safe and sociable environment. Sessional youth workers are extremely valuable people in the lives of our members, they are a responsible and trustworthy adult who they feel safe to be themselves around; this relationship is crucial in growing Members self-confidence and helping them to make friends when they’re with us.
The participants of Langdon Brady are provided with a well-resourced environment and caring staff. our service takes place in the form of after school/weekend clubs and holiday schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
- To deliver engaging group activities to young people with additional needs.
- To help Members develop their confidence and work towards practicing their own version of independence.
- To work 1:1 with Members who need extra support.
- To execute organisational tasks that helps Langdon Brady to run smoothly
About You
Educated to GCSE level with a grade A-C in Maths & English, you are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to become independent. Ideally you have some experience working with young people who face barriers to inclusion, but this is not essential. You have an outgoing, positive, empathetic personality and a clear and straightforward communication style.
If this sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- 20 days holiday pro rata which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
- Pension
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
- Development and career progression opportunities
To submit your CV for this exciting Sessional Worker opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ today!
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service if you are successful after interview.
Please note; depending on the volume of applications received we may shortlist and interview prior to the vacancy closing.
Salary: £10.90 p/h unqualified & £11.15 p/h qualified
Location: Prestwich, Manchester
Contract Type: Part-time and Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)
Langdon UK have exciting opportunities for Support Workers to join their growing team in Prestwich, Manchester.
Langdon was founded 30 years ago and we now help over 100 young Jewish people with learning disabilities by providing education, supported living and employment services. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds
About the Role
The role will include supporting our members in designing and developing their support/care plans and providing social, health and personal care. Support Workers will be expected to work flexible hours which will involve working early and late shifts, including sleep in’s, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with member need.
The successful candidate will be required to work individually and as part of a team to support and enable individuals to live as independently as possible by assisting individuals to develop new and existing skills. They will also be responsible for working with our employment team to facilitate employment opportunities, and with our programming team to assist and support our members to enjoy an active social life.
About You
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, you must have a good standard of written English. Previous experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism is desirable but not essential. Full training will be given to the successful applicant.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge, enjoy engaging with people, have a real desire to make a difference to someone’s life and the skills required to help us deliver a high level of service to our Members, then we want to hear from you.
What we offer:
- 21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and 3 Jewish holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Pension
- Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
- Development and career progression opportunities
To find out a bit more or to have a chat about the role, please contact Claire Rayner on 07432 740769 or claire.rayner@langdonuk.org.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Title: Lead Support Worker
Salary: £23,692.50 per annum
Location: Prestwich, Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 31st August 2023
Langdon has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Support Worker to join their growing Supported Living team. The role will be based in North Manchester.
Langdon are an ambitious forward thinking Learning Disability charity working with the Jewish Community. Langdon was founded 30 years ago and we now help over 100 young Jewish people with learning disabilities by providing education, supported living and employment services. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
About the role
The Lead Support Worker provides a person-centred service to all members, building relationships with them, their families and the local community.
The role is also responsible for supporting a team of support workers to enable our members to live as independently as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with members and their families, supporting them in the decisions they make about how they live their lives and ensuring that personal needs are met.
- To work in collaboration with the Service Manager to ensure Support Plans and Risk assessments are relevant and up to date.
- To ensure that all members are aware of all social, recreational and community opportunities and events and facilitating any necessary access.
- Lead a team of support workers to promote and maintain a person-centred service provision.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values.
About You
Educated to GCSE lelve with grade A-c/4-7 in Maths and Eglish you will also have a minimum Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care for this position. In addition, the successful candidate must be dedicated to achieving the highest quality care standards along with the promotion of client choice and independence.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge, enjoy engaging with people, have a real desire to make a difference to someone’s life and the skills required to help us deliver a high level of service to our Members, then we want to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- 20 days holiday pro rata which increases with length of service, plus 1 day for your birthday and bank holidays.
- Pension
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
- Development and career progression opportunities
To submit your CV for this exciting Lead Support Worker opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ today!
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service if you are successful after interview.
Please note; depending on the volume of applications received we may shortlist and interview prior to the vacancy closing.
‘Langdon is a community. I love how everyone comes together.’
– Zoe, Langdon Member
