Support Worker

6 days ago

Gravesend, United Kingdom Expertise Homecare (Central and West Kent) Ltd Full time

**Full time/Part time Support Worker - Must Hold Full UK Driving Licence**

**Salary**:Up to £23,400 p/a pro rata **Hours**:37.5 hours **Days **5 days per week (2 days off per week, working alternative weekends) £12 per hour.

**The Role**

As a support worker you will be visiting people at home or out in the community. Some things you might do:

- Helping people with washing and dressing to get ready for the day
- Assisting with meal preparation and medication
- Helping with shopping, household tasks, and meal planning
- Going out on walks/ cinema/ bowling and other activities

The role of a support work is varied and very rewarding. We support children, adults, and elderly individuals with anything from day-to-day tasks to learning new skills and enjoying days out. We work with people from varied backgrounds and with varied care and support needs.

**Areas we cover**

We are looking for individuals to join our team in providing high quality care and support in Central & West Kent. The areas we cover are:

- Longfield
- Gravesend

**Pay Breakdown**

Our support calls are generally 1- 7 hours in duration.

Your total hours are made up of the following
- contact time with customers, travel time between customers, and waiting time up to 20 minutes. Waiting time over 20 minutes we calculate as an unpaid break. You are paid your salaried hourly rate for all time.

**Working Patterns**

The hours are mostly in the day time and could suit someone who wants to work within school hours. You will get your rotas in advance, and you will have set days off.

**Mileage**

We pay 22p per mile. Mileage is calculated from your home, round your visits, then back to your home.

**Benefits**

You will be joining a friendly team working together to provide high quality care and support
- You get to meet new people
- Regular social and team events
- Qualifications and career development - NVQ and other training opportunities
- Friendly, supportive, and diverse team
- Competitive pay
- A tablet device to complete all your visit note records online

**This role would suit a variety of people**:

- A people person who enjoys meeting and talking to new people
- Someone with a caring nature who enjoys helping others
- Someone active who enjoys being on the go and trying new activities
- Good communication skills
- written and spoken English
- Positive individuals who enjoy being part of a team

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21 per week

**Salary**: Up to £12.00 per hour

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Shift:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Are you happy to travel to Maidstone for training, which is 3 days when you start and then adhoc?

Licence/Certification:

- Do you have a Full UK driving licence? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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