Support Worker

6 months ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent Autistic Trust Full time

**Support Worker Jobs with a difference**

Train to be a Specialist Support Worker today. On average our starting salary for a support worker is £22,500 per year (based on a 35-hour week and including one sleep in per week at £60 per night). Just working an additional 6 hours per week, i.e., 41 hours, will allow you to earn £26,224 per year. Indeed, our Support Workers can earn significantly higher salaries by picking up overtime, with many of our experienced workers earning more than £30,000 per year.

As an outstanding provider, we also look after our amazing staff too because they make an enormous difference every day. We value every staff member, celebrate our staffs' achievements, and make sure they contribute to steering the Charity, through many staff engagement opportunities.

**Start making a difference and join our KAT family today**

**For this role you need to hold a licence that allows you to drive manual vehicles in the UK.**

**Hours**:35.58

**Shift**:3 week rolling Rota including earlies, lates and long days.

EARLY SHIFT - 7am - 5pm = 10 hrs.

LATE SHIFT - 5pm 10.15pm = 5.25 hrs.

LONG DAY - 7am -10.15pm = 15.25 hrs.

**Location**:1a Homersham, Canterbury Kent

**Meet the Team**:
Homersham is a Supported Living service, a short walk away from the vibrant hustle and bustle of Canterbury. It has 7 tenants, 6 men, and 1 lady aged between 21-28. There are 4 self-contained flats and 3 ensuite bedrooms with a shared communal area.

Our tenants participate in a wide range of activities in the community, such as bowling, trying new restaurants, staycations and even holidays abroad. When at the service our tenants enjoy movie and karaoke nights, celebrating special events from around the world. Anything from the festival of lights to pancake day, you name it, we celebrate it They also have a lovely outdoor space where they enjoy socialising and a good barbeque in the summer months.

The specialist staff team in situ are looking forward to welcoming a new colleague and has suggested we let you know they love to socialise and enjoy a good coffee. They are all friendly and eager to welcome you to the team

If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Support Worker, (don't worry if you're not yet a coffee connoisseur, because you soon will be), then we would love to hear from you.

**Training Provided**:

- Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate)
- Company Induction
- KAT Foundation Training Award
- Specialist Pathway Training
- Health and Safety and Compliance Training
- On the job observation and assessments

**Tasks / Responsibilities of a Support Worker (may include but not limited to)**:

- Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviors hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting and damaging property.
- Support individuals within the community in activities such as bike rides, long walks & shopping.
- Administering medication
- Assisting individuals with personal care and hygiene
- Be confident & experienced in lone working.
- Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW
- Household management tasks including cooking, cleaning etc.
- Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity.
- Handle money to shop, going to the bank etc.
- Working with and supporting individuals with additional needs, such as epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities.
- To form good working relationships with other members of staff across different services.
- Ensuring written records are correctly maintained.
- Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW where appropriate.

**Qualities of a Specialist Support Worker**:

- An ability to think on your feet and problem solve.
- Understanding everyone's abilities and support needs.
- Promoting independence and choice
- Promoting equality, diversity & inclusion
- Form good working relationships with other members of staff.
- A commitment to continuous personal development and learning.

**Benefits We Offer you as a Support Worker**:
We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:

- Paid DBS Check
- 28 days holiday, plus option to buy 5 extra days pa (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
- Company Sick Pay after 12 months service
- Death in Service Benefits
- Some meals provided, depending on shifts
- Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
- Pension (after 3 months)
- Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
- Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
- Additional Sleep In Shifts may be available
- Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts a

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom CHOICE SUPPORT Full time

    Could you support someone to live more independently and do the things they enjoy? We are looking for compassionate and caring people to join our team, to help people be part of their local community and live happily in their own homes. **About the role**: We are recruiting a full time support worker for our supported living service in Canterbury. You will...

  • Support Care Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom avante care & support Full time

    About UsAt Avante Care & Support, we're a Registered Charity supporting over 1,000 older people through compassionate nursing, dementia care homes, and home care services.Our MissionWe're driven by making a positive impact on lives - for residents and their loved ones.Your RoleAs a Support Care Worker, you'll help create a positive, engaging lifestyle for...

  • Experienced Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom De-Light Care And Support Full time

    Company Description We suggest you enter details here.Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for an Experienced Support Worker at De-light Care and Support in Canterbury.The role involves providing daily support and assistance to individuals in need.Responsibilities include offering emotional support, assisting with daily activities, and fostering...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Tezlom Canterbury Full time

    **Job description** **UK Based Applicants Only - WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSERSHIP** Tezlom are recruiting for proactive Support Workers to support both adults and children with various complex needs to work in specialist services across the Canterbury and surrounding areas Tezlom are a leading and expanding Healthcare Recruitment Agency, established since...

  • Experienced Support worker

    2 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom De-light Care and Support Full time

    Company DescriptionWe suggest you enter details here.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for an Experienced Support Worker at De-light Care and Support in Canterbury. The role involves providing daily support and assistance to individuals in need. Responsibilities include offering emotional support, assisting with daily activities, and fostering...

  • Experienced Support worker

    2 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom De-light Care and Support Full time

    Company DescriptionWe suggest you enter details here.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for an Experienced Support Worker at De-light Care and Support in Canterbury. The role involves providing daily support and assistance to individuals in need. Responsibilities include offering emotional support, assisting with daily activities, and fostering...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Acorn Homes Group Full time

    Acorn Homes is a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We currently have multiple homes that have been rated \"**Outstanding**\" by Ofsted and are adding more homes to the Acorn family. We are always looking for more enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team. So, if you feel you can make a difference to young peoples lives...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Sea Light Medical Ltd Full time

    Sea Light Medical Recruitment Agency is seeking dedicated and compassionate Support workers to join our team. As a support workers you will be helping the people our clients support to feel safe and secure. Delivering exceptional care and individualized support ensures that our client residents live as independently and safely as possible. In addition, the...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom British Red Cross Full time

    **Team Support Worker - Casual** **Location: 2 Lower Chantry Lane Canterbury CT1 1UF, with travel across Kent** **Hours: Various** **Contract type: As and when required** **Salary: £12.00 per hour** **Driving Requirement: Full UK Manual Driving License Required (mandatory)** **_Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that...

  • Support Worker

    3 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after. We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Nurseplus UK Ltd Full time

    About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after. We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work environment. This...

  • Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

    Advert Canterbury Community Services is a Kent County Council in House Service supporting people with learning and physical disabilities in the Canterbury areas. We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. We are looking for a Permanent Support Worker to assist people to meet their aspirations through a person-centred approach,...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    About Nurseplus At Nurseplus, we’re all about providing the highest quality temporary care staff. We’re big on quality, heart, and going the extra mile, and we believe in giving our team everything they need to truly impact the lives of the people we look after. We’re a close-knit team that values a supportive and welcoming work...

  • Senior Support Worker

    7 days ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Senior Support Worker for Care Home in Canterbury Kent CT1 We are looking to hire a senior Support Worker at our 17 bed home near Canterbury, Kent.Our family run business take great pride in specialising in dementia support that provides a high level of care to our residents.The service we provide is entirely independence driven and person focused, being a...

  • Residential Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Acorn Homes Group Full time

    Acorn Homes is a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We currently have multiple homes that have been rated \"**Outstanding**\" by Ofsted and are adding more homes to the Acorn family. We are always looking for more enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team. So, if you feel you can make a difference to young peoples lives...

  • Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom The Avenues Trust Group Full time

    Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things. We know that well-supported people support people well to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision. Are you are looking for your next social care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you! - Support...

  • Senior Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Turning Point Full time

    **Job Introduction**: Would you like to be part of a small and highly specialised service which is committed to supporting people in the community? Would you like to be well trained, well supported, well paid and know that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work? Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move up into management...

  • Casual Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent Autistic Trust Full time

    Casual Support Worker Jobs with a difference Start making a difference and join our KAT family today!We are looking for additional casual staff to join our amazing team.To maintain our quality approach, we are seeking casual support worker staff that are available for a number of shifts each week.As a 24/7 services, we have regular shifts 7 days per week...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Premier Recruitment Group Limited Full time

    Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Canterbury.We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Support Worker .This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established care company.Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.Is this the role...

  • Residential Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Canterbury, United Kingdom Acorn Homes Group Full time

    Acorn Homes is a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We currently have multiple homes that have been rated \"Outstanding\" by Ofsted and are adding more homes to the Acorn family. We are always looking for more enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team.So, if you feel you can make a difference to young peoples lives please do...