Empowering Community Support Worker

East Kent Mencap; Margate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company pension

Discounts

Sickness cover

Employee assistance programme

Training opportunities

Job summary

East Kent Mencap is a leading charity seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities live independently and with dignity in the community.

You will support with daily living tasks, meal prep, budgeting, appointments and social activities, building trust and promoting choice and inclusion.

Ideal candidates will be working towards or hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, hold a full UK driving licence for at least two years, and be 21 or over.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Full UK driving licence with at least 2 years' duration.
• Applicants must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to people with learning disabilities to live independently.
• Assist with meals, finances, appointments and participation in social activities.
• Build positive relationships and ensure safety, respect and wellbeing.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate approach

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

East Kent Mencap is a leading charity seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities live independently and with dignity in the community.

You will support with daily living tasks, meal prep, budgeting, appointments and social activities, building trust and promoting choice and inclusion.

Ideal candidates will be working towards or hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, hold a full UK driving licence for at least two years, and be 21 or over.