Female Support Worker

**Job Introduction**:
Would you like to be part of a small and highly specialised service which is committed to supporting me in the community?

Would you like to involve people and support them to be part of the local community?

Would you like to be well trained, well supported, well paid and know that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work?

**About Me**:
I am looking for people to support me in Canterbury both at home and in my local community.

I like to be busy and enjoy spending time with animals, family & friends, going out to socialize and learning new skills.

I will need people to support me all day in my home and the community with developing independent living skills, staying safe, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing anxiety and challenges specific to me. I can find time with my own thoughts challenging and need caring people to support me with these feelings.

I am starting on a new journey in life in my own home which is exciting and scary, I will need support to achieve the best life can be for me, from people who are excited to take this journey with me.

**Shift Patterns**

This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends. There is always the option to discuss flexible shifts such as nights only, weekends only on part time hours
- **Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins**_
- ** sleep ins are not required in all services**_
- **not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differ**_

**Role Responsibility**:
**About the role**
- I need my support workers to be caring, patient and understanding.
- My support workers need to be mindful of the language they use when communicating with me.
- The role will include supporting me in my own home and in the community.
- The role will include supporting me in difficult times and good.
- You will be required to work alongside specialists in multi-disciplinary teams. this may include Phycologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more.

**You should be**
- Experienced in supporting people with Autism and Mental Health diagnosis.
- Be resilient, patient and understanding. It will take a while to be able to develop a strong bond with me.
- Be consistent in your support approach.
- Be able to use language effectively to enable me to widen my opportunities.

**You should have**:

- The right attitude and a good sense of humor
- Motivated to support me with a busy schedule.
- A good attendance record.
- The ability to work well as part of a team and independently, and with other professionals involved in my support.

This is a specialist supported living support service in Canterbury and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training prior to supporting the person and this will take place locally.

**About us**:
**What benefits will I receive?**

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from _Investors in People. _Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us

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**Attached documents**:

- 2022 SW Role Profile and Job expectations.pdf

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