Details:
- Salary: £16 - 25 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Croydon Greater London
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Support Worker – Romanian Speaking
Location: Croydon / Community based
Client: Private Patient
Type: Support Worker / Rehabilitation Support
We are looking for an experienced and reliable Romanian-speaking Support Worker to support an adult male in the community.
This role involves supporting the client to attend appointments, access the community safely, and rebuild confidence and independence during recovery. The ability to speak Romanian is essential to support effective communication, reassurance, and rapport.
The role will include:
Supporting the client to attend hospital, medical, therapy, and rehabilitation appointments
Assisting with safe community access and travel around Croydon and surrounding areas
Providing practical and emotional support during outings and appointments
Supporting with day-to-day structure, routine, and community engagement
Monitoring pain, fatigue, mobility, and general wellbeing during activities
Encouraging independence while providing support where needed
Working alongside family members and professionals involved in the client’s rehabilitation
Maintaining clear records and acting within professional boundaries at all times
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience supporting adults with orthopaedic injuries, reduced mobility, rehabilitation needs, or physical health conditions
Be fluent in Romanian and able to communicate confidently in English
A calm, reliable, and professional approach
Good communication and observation skills
An understanding of risk, safeguarding, and community-based support
The ability to adapt support according to pain, fatigue, and mobility levels
Previous experience supporting clients following serious injury or road traffic accidents is desirable
Personal qualities:
We are looking for someone who is patient, dependable, empathetic, and confident supporting individuals in the community. The successful candidate will be able to build rapport, promote confidence, and provide safe, consistent support throughout recovery.
Essential requirements:
Fluent Romanian speaker
Previous support work, rehabilitation, care, or community support experience
Confident supporting adults in the community
Reliable, professional, and able to maintain boundaries
Enhanced DBS desirable
Right to work in the UK requireK