Female Support Workers

TN United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and forward-thinking team as a Support Worker, where you will make a real difference in the lives of autistic adults. This permanent role offers varied responsibilities, including driving mobility cars and supporting individuals with their daily activities. With excellent training and opportunities for progression, you will be part of a supportive environment that values independence and inclusion. If you are positive and dedicated, this is the perfect chance to start your rewarding career in care.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice

Holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Meal provisions

Recognition awards

Pension

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Gym discounts

Paid training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with autism and complex needs.
• Ability to drive manual vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with challenging behaviors and assist with personal care.
• Drive mobility cars and support community activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Understanding individual abilities

Promoting independence

Building team relationships

Tools

Mobility car

Job description

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We are seeking a female support worker for this role in accordance with care plans and personal care tasks involved in the role.

You must be legally authorised to work in the UK. We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship or assistance.

Be part of an amazing expanding support team. Immediate interviews available — for new to care and experienced staff in Kent. Supporting autistic adults with their day-to-day needs and a wide range of activities including visits to theme parks, swimming, walking, and shopping. Excellent specialist training provided.

You will ideally be a driver and able to drive manual vehicles and be comfortable with driving the people we support in their mobility cars/people carriers.

On average, our starting salary for a support worker is £25,812 per year (based on a 35-hour week and including one sleep-in per week at £60 per night). Working an additional 6 hours per week (41 hours) will increase your earnings to £29,844 per year (including holiday allowance). Many of our experienced workers earn more than £30,000 per year by picking up overtime.

Start making a difference and join our KAT family today!

Meet the Team:

River Drive is a unique purpose-built service split over 2 floors, supporting 3 adults with autism. Residents participate in activities like theatre trips, wildlife parks, and coastal visits.

We seek a specialist support worker who believes everyone has the right to be involved in all aspects of their lives and can support and encourage active participation.

The team loves social gatherings and is planning a spa day. If you are positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate, we would love to hear from you.

About the Support Worker Role:

Hours: 35

Shift: 3-week rota

Location: River Drive

This permanent position offers varied responsibilities with opportunities for progression. We support individuals with complex needs, including physical and learning disabilities, on a 1:1 basis.

We pride ourselves on our specialist PBS training, coaching, and ongoing support.

If you are positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate (and don't worry if you can't cook), we want to hear from you.

Training Provided:

• Care Certificate (transferable evidenced certificate accepted)
• Company Induction
• KAT Foundation Training Award
• Specialist Pathway Training
• Health and Safety and Compliance Training
• On-the-job observation and assessments

Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Drive a mobility car or service vehicle. Manual license required (ESSENTIAL).
• Support individuals with challenging behaviors, mental health issues, and other needs.
• Support activities in the community such as bike rides, walks, and shopping.
• Administer medication.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Confidently work alone when needed.
• Undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance.
• Household management tasks including cooking and cleaning.
• Uphold privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.
• Handle money for shopping and banking.
• Support individuals with additional needs like epilepsy, pica, and learning disabilities.
• Build good working relationships across services.
• Maintain accurate written records.

Qualities of a Support Worker:

• Problem-solving and quick thinking.
• Understanding individual abilities and support needs.
• Promoting independence and choice.
• Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Building team relationships.
• Commitment to personal development.

Benefits:

We offer benefits including salary sacrifice, holiday entitlement, sick pay, meal provisions, recognition awards, pension, employee assistance, retail discounts, gym discounts, financial schemes, voluntary shifts, paid training, and care qualification sponsorship.

About the Trust:

The Kent Autistic Trust supports over 80 people across Kent and Medway, providing various services with high-quality care and support, rated good or outstanding by CQC.

Our Values:

We are committed to high-quality, individual-focused support that promotes independence and inclusion. We value every person and seek to work in partnership with individuals and their families.

We seek Support Workers who value every person and respect their needs and abilities.

We hope you are one of them!

Applications via agencies are not accepted. A privacy notice is available on our website. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.