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About Outward For  50 years, Outward  has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people across London, predominantly in North and East London. Established by families seeking alternatives to institutional care, we’ve grown into a respected provider of person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex needs. We support over 1,000 people across nine boroughs, guided by our core values: engage, enable and empower, and we work in partnership with individuals and their families to promote choice, control and inclusion. Outward is proud to be an accredited  Living Wage Employer . This means we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage – not just the government minimum or national living wage – to our frontline Support Workers and other eligible staff. We recognise the value of the work our teams do, and we are committed to ensuring fair pay that reflects the true cost of living. The Real Living Wage is updated annually by the Living Wage Foundation, and Outward remains committed to aligning our pay accordingly. We are looking for people to join our supported living service in Hackney, providing support for autistic young adults and learning disabilities, to transition them into adulthood and independence while living in their own flat. This is a hands-on role where you will spend your time supporting people with everyday life activities, from developing essential life skills and accessing the community, to personal care and wellbeing. No previous professional care experience is required. If you have personal experience of care or simply a strong desire to support others, we’ll provide you with training, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). If you hold a current driving licence, this would be an advantage. This role includes working evenings, weekends and bank holidays, on a rota basis. Supporting people we work with (People We Support) ·         Deliver high-quality care and support to individuals in line with their support plans and risk assessments ·         Enable people to access the community, develop independence, and pursue interests and goals ·         Support with daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, budgeting and household tasks ·         Act as a keyworker, maintaining regular contact and building meaningful relationships ·         Encourage participation in planning services, recruitment and feedback opportunities ·         Uphold dignity, respect and choice in all support activities   Financial and contractual responsibility ·         Follow all financial procedures and policies, including appropriate use of petty cash ·         Ensure value for money in all purchases and day-to-day activities ·         Support the people we support to manage their finances responsibly and securely ·         Promptly report any concerns regarding financial safety or signs of financial abuse to your line manager ·         Record support hours accurately and notify your manager if any planned support is not delivered ·         Encourage and support participation of the people we support in recruitment and service development ·         Take personal responsibility for keeping your knowledge and skills up to date Service delivery ·         Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred support—this