Support Worker

1 week ago

Maidstone ME QX, United Kingdom Better Lives Supported Living Ltd Full time £12,400 - £25,600 per year

SUPPORT WORKERS – MALE PREFERRED BY SERVICE USER - SUPPORTED LIVING competitive rates of pay depending on experience and qualifications. A minimum of Level 2 NVQ and previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given. A Care Certificate must be completed within 12 weeks of joining and we would encourage all support staff to undertake NVQ qualifications. We are currently looking for candidates with a real drive and desire to make a difference to enhance our already excellent team.

We are a small family run multiple award winning supported living service based in Loose and Coxheath near Maidstone whose primary aim is to provide excellent and person centred care for individuals aged between 18-65 with Learning Disabilities, Autism, communication and mobility difficulties.

Our service provides support to enable individuals to lead the life that has meaning to them, at the heart of their local community. Every day will be different and our service users have a full social diary, so your days will be exceptionally varied.

Ideally we are looking for candidates who are able to work full time but part time will be considered for the right candidate. You will need to be flexible as the hours will involve working shifts including weekends and bank holidays as well as some sleep night shifts. A full clean driving licence would also be preferable but not essential.

If you are kind, compassionate, friendly, motivated and passionate about making a difference to someone's life, with a good command of English, we would love to hear from you.

Main responsibilities include

· Providing support to our service users to empower them to live meaningful lives at the heart of their local community enabling them to reach their full potential.

· Provide support with daily tasks including shopping, cleaning, tidying, laundry and meal preparation.

· Provide support with any social activities they wish to attend and accompany them to the GP or any medical appointments.

· Personal care support including showering and washing is required but limited as we try to ensure our service users are as independent as possible.

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with individuals who may have different communication needs.

What we can offer you –

· A competitive rate of pay as well as paid holiday.

· Fully paid training and the opportunity to undertake additional qualifications.

· A small friendly and caring team of staff who will offer you full support in your job role.

· Safe working environment

· Pension Contribution Scheme

· Free on-site parking.

If you have the right to live and work in the UK, are able to demonstrate a real passion for supporting individuals and are looking for an exciting new challenge please get in touch we would love to hear from you.

All job offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and obtaining two satisfactory references.

Reference ID: 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.40 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.35 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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