Experienced Support Staff

Company Info

Pearl Connexions provides safe, nurturing and person-centred support to adults and young people across South London. We are a growing, values-led organisation focused on helping the people we support to build confidence, independence and positive futures.

We offer a supportive working environment with induction and ongoing training, regular supervision, CPD and career development opportunities, as well as support with qualifications and progression.

Our values include resilience, healing, nurturing, self-care, guidance and restorative practice.

About the Role

We are recruiting experienced Support Staff to join our growing team across our CQC Supported Living, Ofsted Children's Home and Ofsted Supported Accommodation services.

Depending on the service, you will provide person-centred support to adults or young people, helping them develop their independence, confidence and life skills.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing safe, nurturing and person-centred support.

• Promoting independence and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

• Supporting young people with life skills and preparation for independence.

• Providing emotional and practical support.

• Safeguarding adults, children and young people.

• Supporting positive behaviour and using trauma-informed approaches.

• Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Completing key-working and direct-work activities where appropriate.

• Maintaining professional records and following care and support plans.

Services operate 7 days a week, and weekend availability is required. Flexible working options are available, with shifts designed to suit your lifestyle where possible.

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to make a real impact, empower the people you support and change lives.

Requirements

We are looking for experienced, reliable and compassionate support workers who are passionate about helping others.

Essential experience

Depending on the service, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

• Supported living or adult social care.

• Residential childcare or working within a children's home.

• Supported accommodation or similar settings.

• Promoting independence.

• Person-centred care and support.

• Safeguarding adults or children/young people.

• Behaviour support.

• Supporting young people to develop independence and life skills.

• Trauma-informed practice.

• Desirable qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

• Care Certificate

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People, Health & Social Care or a related field

Experience matters most. Qualifications are desirable, but Pearl Connexions recognises that experience, attitude and values can make the biggest difference. Strong candidates without the exact qualifications will still be considered.

What we offer

Competitive pay

Flexible working

Supportive, values-led team

Induction and ongoing training

Regular supervision and support

CPD and career development

Support with qualifications and progression

A positive environment where your work is valued