Female Bank Support Worker - Eretz

Female Support Worker – Eretz, Ravenswood, Berkshire

Salary: £13 per hour / £26,434.98 per annum
Hours: 39 per week
Shifts: Typically, 07:00–21:00, with a 1-hour unpaid break
Location: Crowthorne, RG45 6BQ

About the Role

We’re looking for kind, dependable Support Workers to join the team at Eretz, a friendly, purpose-led home within Ravenswood Village.  You'll be part of a small, supportive team helping adults with complex needs live their lives with dignity, independence, and choice.

This is a role where patience, consistency, and human connection make the biggest difference.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK.  We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day.  You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging.  We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

About Eretz

Eretz is a large two-storey house within the Ravenswood Estate, home to eight adults aged 40s to 70s with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disabilities, including learning disabilities, autism, and additional needs such as epilepsy and mobility challenges.

Several residents communicate verbally, while others use signing, objects of reference, or body language. Building understanding and trust is central to the support you’ll provide.

People supported at Eretz enjoy a calm, social lifestyle with interests including coffee shop visits, film and TV, singing, and car outings. Some are sociable and interactive, while others prefer more independent routines.

Shifts typically run from 07:00–21:00, with waking night support in place. Rota planning flexes around people’s preferences and needs — not the other way around. You’ll be joining a stable and values-led team committed to Kindness, Respect, Belonging, and Empowerment.

Your Day-to-Day

Your role will be varied and active. You’ll:
• Support people with personal care, mealtimes, medication, and daily routines
• Help people access the community and enjoy their hobbies
• Promote independence and confidence
• Support people using their preferred communication methods
• Help manage household tasks and maintain a calm, welcoming home
• Drive the home vehicle for leisure or appointments (if you’re a driver)

Experience, Qualifications & Training

Essential:
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism
• Awareness of safeguarding and person-led care
• Able to commit to full-time hours, including weekends

Desirable:
• Experience supporting people with epilepsy or mobility needs
• Understanding of non-verbal communication (signing, objects of reference)
• Full, clean UK driving licence

We also welcome people new to care. If you’ve got the right values and commitment, we’ll support you with a full induction and training.

Reward & Benefits

We believe great support starts with great staff. Here’s what we offer:
• £13.00 per hour (plus overtime at £14.30 and Bank Holidays at £19.50)
• Fully funded induction and training
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye test and eyewear allowance
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development pathway
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, experienced team and management