Female Support Worker - The Elms

Female Support Worker – The Elms, Ravenswood, Berkshire

Salary: £13 per hour / £26,434.98 per annum
Hours: 36 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, reliable Support Workers to join the team at The Elms; a calm, welcoming home within Ravenswood Village. You’ll support older adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to live safe, fulfilling lives in a homely and social environment.

This is a meaningful role where relationships, routine, and person-led support matter most.

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 The Elms

The Elms is a large two-storey house within the Ravenswood Estate, home to six residents aged in their 60s and 70s with mild to moderate neurodevelopmental disabilities, including learning disabilities, and additional needs such as autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, dementia, and mobility challenges.  Most residents are verbal, using clear speech, facial expressions, or visual prompts to communicate.

Residents enjoy a relaxed, social lifestyle with hobbies including arts and crafts, knitting, music, TV, and trips to coffee shops. Some are sociable; others prefer a quieter routine.  The house includes self-contained flats, a dedicated arts room, and a garden with countryside views.

Support is provided 24/7 with a 3-week rota pattern and most shifts running 07:00 to 21:00.  As with all Norwood services, the people we support lead the way, the rota flexes to fit their 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, mobility, mealtimes, and routines
• Help people enjoy their hobbies and community outings
• Support with household tasks and medication
• Promote independence and choice
• Use a variety of communication approaches to build trust
• Drive the home vehicle for appointments and leisure (if you’re a driver)

Experience, Qualifications & Training

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

Desirable:
• Experience with epilepsy, dementia, mobility needs, or behaviours that challenge
• Moving and handling training
• Full, clean UK driving licence

We also welcome those new to care who show the right attitude. Full induction and training will be provided to get you up to speed.

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