Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Central Recruitment is currently recruiting Support Workers in the Twickenham area to provide high-quality care and support for individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Communications Needs and Mobility Needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives by promoting independence, dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion in a person-centred environment.

We have work available across a variety of shift patterns, including early, late, waking nights and sleep-ins. Standard shifts are paid at £16.59 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) and sleep-in rates range from £30–£67 per shift, depending on the service.

Key responsibilities:

The role involves supporting individuals with daily living activities, including:

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Administering medication
• Attending health appointments
• Community access and outings
• Budgeting and daily living support
• Laundry and household tasks
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment

We’d love to hear from candidates who are:

• Experienced in supporting people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
• Patient, caring, and respectful in their approach
• Confident supporting individuals with different communication needs
• Reliable, proactive, and professional
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a frontline social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS registered on the DBS update service or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.