Job Opportunities API

Job Title: Support Worker Contract: Permanent - 2 x Full Time (38 hours per week), Salary: £29,334 per annum pro rata Location: NE London. About Outward. For 50 years, Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people across London, predominantly in North 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. 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. About the Role: We are looking for proactive, compassionate, and motivated Support Workers to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support young adults with a diverse range of needs, including learning disabilities, behaviour of distress, Autism, PEG fed, mobility issues therefore requiring wheelchair use, and complex support requirements. As a Support Worker, you will play an essential part in empowering the people we support to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives. You will deliver personalised, high‑quality care and support, while contributing to the smooth and effective running of the service through key working, support planning, and daily engagement. Working closely with the Deputy Manager or Team Manager, you will help ensure that our services remain person‑centred, well‑organised, and aligned with Outward’s core values: Engage, Enable, Empower .   Your Responsibilities: • Support individuals to achieve their personal goals and agreed outcomes, as detailed in their support plans. • Provide direct, person‑centred support that promotes dignity, independence, choice, and inclusion. • Assist with daily living tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, medication support, budgeting, and accessing the community. • Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, social workers, and other external agencies as required. • Carry out key‑worker duties, including developing, reviewing, and updating support plans and risk assessments. • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in line with organisational policies and regulatory standards. • Safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of the people we support, following all safeguarding procedures. • Identify, assess, and report any risks, incidents, or safeguarding concerns appropriately. • Provide support in a way that respects individual needs, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and communication styles. • Encourage participation in social, recreational, educational, and employment activities. • Work as part of a team to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery. • Provide emotional support and positive behaviour support when required. • Attend and actively participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training. • Maintain professional boundaries and uphold confidentiality in line with GDPR and organisational policies. • Work flexibly across multiple services, including evenings, weekends, waking night, and bank holidays, to ensure continuity of care. Requirements Essential Criteria Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management in a care/support setting Knowledge of health and safety issues within supported housing or care environments Understanding of confidentiality, GD