Housing Support Worker

East Kent Mencap; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Casual dress

Blue Light card

Shopping discounts

Length-of-service holidays

Sickness cover

Employee assistance programme

Fully funded apprenticeships

Sleep-in allowance £70.47

Job summary

East Kent Mencap is seeking a passionate support worker to help people with learning disabilities live with independence and confidence. You’ll receive tailored training to suit your background, with a pathway toward a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.

You will support individuals in daily life, promote inclusion in local activities, and assist with medication when needed, all within a person-centred plan and safeguarding framework.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work toward Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Promote social inclusion by helping access community activities and networks.
• Encourage and support medication management, following procedures.
• Build positive relationships to help individuals express wishes and choices.
• Uphold equality, diversity and rights, maintaining confidentiality.
• Safeguard welfare by reporting concerns and ensuring high-quality support.
• Identify risks and contribute to creating a safe environment for all.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and support planning and reviews.

Skills

Person-centred support

Medication support

Community access

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Health & Social Care training

Job description

Building Lives Without Limits

Are you ready to change lives, including your own? At East Kent Mencap, we do more than support individuals with a learning disability. We help them smash goals, live without fear, and take their rightful place in society. We are looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated support worker who is eager to join us and make a genuine impact.

What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour
• £70.47 sleep-in rate
• Enhanced pay on Bank Holidays, Easter and Christmas
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff
• Company pension
• Casual dress
• Competitive benefits package (Blue Light card, shopping discounts, length-of-service holidays, sickness cover, and employee assistance programme)
• Ongoing training and development, including fully funded apprenticeships

About the Role:

Whether you're new to this field or bring years of experience, we'll tailor your training to suit. We ask that you work towards a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care if you haven't already.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance in accordance with their person-centred support plans.
• Promote social inclusion by supporting individuals to access community activities, develop social networks, and participate fully in local life.
• Encourage and support individuals to manage their own medication wherever possible, or administer prescribed medication and approved homely remedies in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that enable individuals to express their wishes, make informed choices, and achieve their personal goals.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and the rights of individuals, challenging discrimination and ensuring that personal beliefs, choices, and confidentiality are respected at all times.
• Safeguard the welfare of individuals by recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns and contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality support.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety requirements, identify and report risks, and contribute to creating a safe environment for colleagues and the people we support.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, social workers, housing providers, and other partner agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning, reviews, and outcome-focused interventions.

Why Choose East Kent Mencap?

Here, we don't just help people live - we help them thrive. You'll be joining a team that builds independence, ambition, and self-confidence in every individual we support. If you're passionate about enabling people to live without limits and achieve their full potential, this is the place for you.

East Kent Mencap is committed to the Equality Act, ensuring safety and protection from harm and harassment for all.