Support Worker

7 days ago


Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom Cartref Homes Full time

£10.50 Starting Salary. At Whiteleaf supported living we support adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health difficulties.

As a support Worker, you will have the opportunity to help our tenants to

  • Promote their rights and express themselves
  • Manage their emotional and communication needs
  • Undertake their dailylife skills, such as budgeting, shopping, laundry, cooking, and cleaning
  • Engage with the wider community, such attending appointments and social occasions
  • Make the best of life through fun and laughter


Whether you are helping our tenants shop for groceries or prepare a meal, you have the chance as a Support Worker to develop competencies such as attention to detail and interpersonal communication.


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF A SUPPORT WORKER

  • Kindness and patience
  • Openmindedness and a willingness to learn
  • Resilience and energy to problemsolve
  • A keen sense of fun
  • Care Certificate (not essential).
  • Past experience of assisting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour (preferable)
  • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).
We seek staff with positive attitudes, flexibility and good written and verbal communication.

Please see the full job specification attached to this advert.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SUPPORT WORKER

  • Excellent salary
  • Clear career and personal development pathway (including employer funded professional study)
  • Employer pension contribution scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Full health and wellbeing support
  • Great company recognition programme (including longevity awards, KUDOS, Employee of the Month, FREE staff lottery, CareFriends recognition bonus payments)
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Free meals / fruit on shift
  • DBS check we cover the cost of your DBS check
  • Access to many other benefits: Blue Light Card; Concerts for Carers; Discounts for Carers +

Most importantly, you will be valued for the work you do, and we highly regard a good work and home-life balance.

Recruiting Process
Thank you for your interest in working for Cartref Homes. We hope to be in touch with you very shortly.
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