Extra Care Support Worker

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Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of older people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, whilst supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?

The Willows is a lovely extra care service in Brent, London. Our service is conveniently located minutes away from several bus stops and an 8-10 minute walk from Queensbury tube station. The service has a variety of amenities nearby, including supermarkets, restaurants, a hospital, and a GP clinic.

Our clients have a variety of support needs, including physical and mental health needs and learning disabilities We are looking for calm, resourceful, and energetic individuals who are highly motivated, hardworking, and keen to support older people in a proactive and holistic manner in their waking night role. You will have well-honed skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all our service users. You will support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing, mentally, physically and emotionally. You will empower individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their life goals.

Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and as a successful candidate, you will receive a full local and corporate induction and be enrolled on the Care Certificate if pertinent. On completion of your probationary period, you will be enrolled onto the NVQ level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care. You will have the opportunity to discuss your training and development needs during regular supervision and appraisal meetings.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including providing support with personal care, medication administration and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a roster basis, which will include some evenings and weekends. Previous experience, whilst desirable, is not necessary - what we need most from you is gumption and a can-do attitude.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this position, please contact Gareth Thorndale (Registered Service Manager) at or call him on 07929660902.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Vacancy Reference Number: 85491

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Location:
Wembley
Salary:
£13.85 per hour (14.80 per hour from £6 April 2026)
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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