Female Support Worker - Margate

TN United Kingdom; Margate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their team in Margate. This rewarding role involves empowering individuals with complex disabilities to live independently and engage in their daily activities. You will provide essential support with personal care, household tasks, and community involvement, ensuring that each person's unique needs are met. The organization values training and development, offering excellent opportunities to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Free life assurance policy

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Cycle to work scheme

Travel season ticket loans

Free DBS check

Free access to training courses

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or similar roles is preferred.
• Willingness to learn BSL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living tasks, including cooking and cleaning.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and community outings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

BSL Knowledge

Caring Attitude

Job description

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Female Support Worker - Margate, Margate

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Client:

Sense

Location:

Margate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Looking for a new challenge?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our service in Margate, Kent.

This is a permanent post, working within a flexible team where we can offer contracts to suit your availability, such as weekends only, small hour contracts, or contracts of up to 37.5 hours per week for £11.75 an hour.

You will be supporting 2 individuals in their homes. This includes supporting with everyday living, cooking, cleaning, personal care, finances, medication, working, shopping, and trips. The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help them take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing.

It would be great if you already have BSL knowledge or would be happy to learn, as some of the people we support require communication in this way!

For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
• Willing to attend training as needed to support you in your role.

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live independently.

This role in Margate, Kent might include supporting people with:

• Everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Finances.
• Medication and wellbeing.
• Going into the community for shopping or other trips.
• Their social life and nightlife.

Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Why work for Sense?

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfill their potential. Sense is proud to be a charity.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse, and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge, and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

• 24 days of annual leave.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.