We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Assistant Support Worker on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £17.24- £22.89 per hour

Summary:

The Assistant Support Worker provides practical, flexible, and hands-on support to individuals, families, and groups within the community or residential settings, working under the guidance of qualified Social Workers, Case Managers, or Team Leaders. The primary purpose is to assist in the implementation of care plans, promote independence, and ensure the safety and well-being of service users in line with the standards and policies of the London Borough of Islington.

Responsibilities:

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users in their homes or other agreed settings, helping them achieve the goals outlined in their individual support or care plan. 
• Assist service users with daily living tasks, including budgeting, shopping, accessing health appointments, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential written records (case notes, incident reports, daily logs) using the Councils recording systems. 
• Adhere strictly to all Council policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), and health and safety protocols.
• Actively participate in supervision sessions, team meetings, and mandatory training to maintain high standards of practice and professional development. 

Essentials:

• Previous paid or voluntary experience providing support to vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, children, or those with mental health issues. 
• Experience in maintaining clear, accurate, and concise records and using basic IT systems (e.g., email, word processing).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and clearly with service users, colleagues, and external professionals. 
• A relevant qualification in health and social care (e.g., NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent).

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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