Community Support Worker - Empower Independence & Inclusion

Kent County Council; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council in Ashford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the Ashford Community Day Service team. You will help adults with learning and physical disabilities develop essential life skills and participate in local community activities.

In this full-time role you will provide person-centred, outcome-focused support, promote independence through tailored plans, and collaborate with colleagues across East Kent to enable social inclusion and better daily living.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for the needs of others.
• Patience and resilience in supporting individuals at their own pace.
• Good communication skills—listening, encouraging, and engaging effectively.
• Reliability and responsibility; being dependable and trustworthy.
• Teamwork; collaborating with colleagues and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals to achieve personal goals and aspirations.
• Promoting independence through tailored care plans.
• Encouraging social inclusion and community participation.
• Assisting with intimate personal care and mobility needs, including manual handling.
• Collaborating with colleagues across East Kent services as needed.
• Driving service vehicles is a plus but not essential.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Reliability and responsibility

Teamwork

Job description

Kent County Council in Ashford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the Ashford Community Day Service team. You will help adults with learning and physical disabilities develop essential life skills and participate in local community activities.

In this full-time role you will provide person-centred, outcome-focused support, promote independence through tailored plans, and collaborate with colleagues across East Kent to enable social inclusion and better daily living.