Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Chatham ME HG, United Kingdom The Kent Autistic Trust Full time £20,000 - £25,000 per year

Support Worker Medway

Weekend Support Worker

Contract: Permanent

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in a service rated Good or Outstanding?

We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions in welcoming residential and supported living services across Medway helping with practical and emotional daily support, personal care, medication, and engaging in meaningful activities like swimming, shopping, cinema trips, and even theme park days.

You'll also be involved in supporting with everyday domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, comfortable living environment.

This is a rewarding support worker role where no two days are the same. Some of the people we support may express themselves through behaviors that reflect anxiety, sensory overload, or difficulties in communication. You'll need to remain calm, consistent and compassionate, using person-centred approaches to understand and respond appropriately to each individuals needs.

If you're someone who leads with empathy and believes everyone deserves a life full of choice, connection, and joy we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
  • Specialist training & development, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • 28 days holiday plus the option to buy more
  • Pension, sick pay, staff discounts, employee assistance programme
  • Friendly, supportive team culture
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Fully paid enhanced DBS

Key Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
  • Ability to confidently and consistently support individuals who may experience emotional distress, heightened anxiety, or difficulty regulating their behaviour
  • Clear, calm, and adaptable communication style to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication profiles

Working Pattern

  • 15hr per Week: Saturdays 10am-7pm and Sundays 10am-4pm- plus a commitment to attend essential training that will take place on week days between 9am-4.30pm

Please Note

  • We are unable to accept applications via recruitment agencies for this role.
  • We are unable to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship visas.
  • Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
  • A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on our website.

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