Support Worker

3 days ago


Tenterden, United Kingdom The Drive Care Homes Ltd Full time

Do you want to be part of a growing and exciting organisation? We are recruiting Support Workers for our adult’s homes in North Kent.

We are currently looking to expand the diverse staff team that allow us to deliver high levels of care to the service users in our care. We are looking for motivated, dedicated, flexible and proactive applicants who display adherence to our C.O.R.E company values, which are Commitment, Openness, Reflective Practice and Empathy. Applicants will be joining our award-winning care teams to support vulnerable adults with learning difficulties and associated complex needs. Successful applicants will be provided with a comprehensive induction and training programme. Please note that all successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Certificate.

**Duties will include**:

- Ensuring that the health and wellbeing of the service users in our care is promoted and safeguarded at all times.
- Supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, including behaviours of concern.
- Implementing positive behaviour strategies to manage behaviours of concern.
- Assisting vulnerable adults to maintain and develop all aspects of their daily life
- Supporting vulnerable adults to participate in community-based activities.
- Supporting the vulnerable adults in our care to develop independent and life skills.
- Attending reviews and meetings concerning vulnerable adults, and any other related tasks as required.
- Taking responsibility for following person centred support plans which are designed to achieve positive outcomes for the service users.
- Working in a way that is in line with CQC’s fundamental standards

**Benefits include**:

- An extensive, CPD & ROSPA certified, training and development program.
- Excellent professional development through enrolment onto the Care Certificate (or equivalent).
- Opportunities for career progression through internal promotions and enrolment onto the Company’s Management Academy.

**About the Company**

For over 20 years, The Drive Care Homes has built a reputation as a company driving forward care for vulnerable adults with learning difficulties.

**Skills/ Qualifications**
- Care Certificate or equivalent preferred. Applicants who do not hold the Care Certificate will be required and supported to enrol on the course at the commencement of their employment.

Healthcare Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Carer, Care, Community Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Assistant, Support Worker

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

**Salary**: £8.94 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:

- Care Certificate or equivalent (preferred)



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