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Support Workers

London Borough of Islington

Islington, LondonAdvertising SalarySalary Details:£34,359 - £35,892 (SC5)

About The Role

Are you passionate about putting people first and empowering others?  

Do you have a curious mindset, and are always seeking answers? 

If this sounds like you, come and join us as a support worker in one of our in-house Adult Social Care services, which cover our day centres, residential care homes, and respite services. 

To apply, please email [email protected] with the answers to the following questions by Sunday 28 June at 11.59pm: 

  • What do you enjoy most about working with people?
  • We really enjoy hearing about creative ways of connecting to people – what does this mean to you? 
  • Working together with different people is one of the most important things in Adult Social Care – how do you communicate effectively with people? 

Selected candidates will be invited to an all-day workshop at Daylight Day Centre on Wednesday 15th July 2026, where they will take part in various activities in front of our selection panel. 

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference - apply now to become part of our Adult Social Care team. 

Join us and you will be part of a strong and passionate team, you’ll enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, and there will be lots of opportunities to learn new skills and access training to help you to thrive in your role. Together we can change the future! 

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. 

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.  

Our offer to you
 
We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:
 
  • Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
  • A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
  • Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
  • Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
  • Excellent local government pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
  • Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
 
Recruitment information
 
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 
 
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
 
The post is subject to a Enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. 
 
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
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