Housing Support Worker – Full Time

East Kent Mencap; Herne Bay; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Casual dress

Blue Light card

Shopping discounts

Length-of-service holidays

Sickness cover

Employee assistance programme

Fully funded apprenticeships

Job summary

East Kent Mencap is recruiting a Housing Support Worker for Thanet and Herne Bay houses. The role offers 37 hours per week with an hourly rate of £12.71 and a sleep-in rate of £70.47.

Training and development are provided, with a focus on person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities. You’ll tailor training to the role, work towards a Level 2 in Health and Social Care, and may travel to Canterbury as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to work sleep-in shifts if required.
• Ability to work towards a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Promote social inclusion by helping access community activities.
• Assist with medication under organisational procedures.
• Build trusting relationships and support personal goals.
• Promote equality, diversity and safeguarding.
• Report safeguarding concerns and maintain safe environments.
• Maintain health and safety awareness and report risks.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals for coordinated support.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and plans.

Skills

Person-centred care

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Housing Support Worker – 37 Hours Per Week. This role will include sleep-in-shifts paid at £70.47 with an hourly rate of £12.71.

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 recruita 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:

This role will be based at our Thanet and Herne Bay Houses, occasional travel to Canterbury may be required.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.