Care Worker

6 months ago


Medway, United Kingdom Age UK Kent Rivers Full time

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We are seeking to appoint a **Care Worker** to add to our dedicated Carers Relief Service (CRS) team, who would support clients with Learning Disabilities by providing client-led activities within the community - which could include trips to the cinema, bowling, shopping, walks, gyms, snooker, Day Centre clubs and sit-in services.

In this Social Work role, you would be working as part of the team that delivers care and support to the clients using our support services, part of which would also include transporting our clients to and from their homes in order for them to engage in the activities of their choice.

**Job Type**: Flexible, Zero Hours

**Location**:Medway area.

**Hourly rate**: £11.44 per hour

**We are looking for**:

- Good communication skills.
- To hold a full driving licence.
- Commitment to Equality & Diversity.
- Some knowledge of issues relating to people with Learning Disabilities and their needs, or possess a willingness to learn.
- Have experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and related medical conditions.
- Must be prepared to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- To have a flexible approach, with a willingness to provide cover for colleagues at short notice.
- Possess a creative flair and an interest, towards contributing to the planning of and provision of stimulating activities for Clients.
- Be able to work as part of a team but also able to use own initiative.
- Demonstrable ability to act on own initiative according to individual Client’s needs and requirements.

**Why you should apply**:

- Further qualifications.
- Petrol paid at 45p per mile.
- Wellbeing scheme - Simplyhealth.
- Paid time travelling between calls (at £10.42 per hour equivalent rate).
- DBS, training and PPE provided and paid for by Age UK Kent Rivers.
- ALF Kudos Awards Scheme with a chance to attend a Gala Dinner and WIN a week's stay for you and your family at our coastal holiday home, and the additional annual leave to go with it.
- Interest-free company loans.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Homecare

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
- Social Care: 1 year (preferred)
- Adults with Learning Disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ 2 or 3 in Care (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road


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