Support Worker REF: SOLORUK

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Job description:

Position title : Support Worker

Location: Edgeware, London

Hourly rate: £14.43/hour

Hours per week; 14 hours per week to be used flexibly

Vacancy type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLORUK

Closing date: 30 January 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am an independent creative person who likes to keep fit. I live at home with daily care following a road traffic accident, I am paralysed from the chest down with an amputation above my right knee. I enjoy signing and music and I would like to act or perform in theatre. I enjoy going to the cinema, completing quizzes and keeping active. I enjoy going to the gym and looking after my physical health as this is so good for my mental health. I would like to create my own disability podcasts.

I use a wheelchair but enjoy accessing the community. You will be required to support me to do this, to find and explore new ideas and options to keep my mind creative and to allow me to keep my body physically fit.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal person will be creative, and lively who is active and able to multitask whilst thinking on their feet. You need to be experienced in supporting somebody with mental health as well as ADHD.

You will need to be able to use their initiative and research/apply using your online administrative skills to support me in seeking and enrolling on courses. You will support me to seek out grants for funding to allow me to explore creative projects to keep me active. You need to be positive and upbeat to help me achieve this. As I find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time, I require information in bite sized junks to keep me focused.

I need support and help to keep organised, planning my activities and getting into a routine whilst completing tasks around my home,supporting with shopping and keeping me up to date with medical appointments. You need to be fluent in English, in both reading and writing as the role will include speaking to other organisations as well as communicating via email.

I have 14 hours per week of paid care to be used flexibly as agreed and arranged by myself. BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions)

Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules.

Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.

Free training and development for all roles.

Access to wellbeing and support tools.

‘Star of the Month’ rewards.

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website.