Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Autistic Trust Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at the Kent Autistic Trust. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with autism, mental health issues, and learning disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualized support to individuals with autism, mental health issues, and learning disabilities, promoting their independence and well-being.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals, their families, and other stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard.
  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care and support, addressing complex needs and behaviors.
  • Administer medication, assist with personal care and hygiene, and provide emotional support as needed.
  • Participate in sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW where applicable.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized care plans, ensuring they are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with individuals with autism, mental health issues, and learning disabilities.
  • Ability to think on your feet and problem-solve in complex situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • Commitment to promoting independence, choice, and inclusion, with a focus on empowering individuals to make their own decisions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and support.
  • Valid manual driving license and ability to drive a mobility car or service vehicle.

Benefits:

  • Paid DBS Check.
  • 28 days holiday, plus option to buy 5 extra days per annum (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 counseling services.
  • Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme.
  • Discounted Gym Membership.
  • Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings).
  • Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates.
  • Superb paid training.
  • Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship.
  • Refer a Friend Via Care Friends App.

About the Kent Autistic Trust:

The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals with autism, mental health issues, learning disabilities, and related difficulties. We support over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, providing residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Our commitment to promoting independence, choice, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values and Commitment:

We are committed to providing high-quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs, and choices. We believe everyone is able to make their own individual contribution and seek to work in partnership with all relevant parties, particularly with the individual themselves.

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