Personal Support Worker

Continuity of Care Services Ltd.; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and access to a

Higher pay on weekends

Blue light card

DBS assistance

Refer a friend scheme

Counselling support

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Company phone

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Personal Support Worker to join a friendly team in Smarden, Ashford. You will support a young woman with autism and learning disabilities, helping her access daily activities and the wider community with a calm, patient approach.

Role requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to build trust. Mileage is reimbursed; hours are part-time with 2-3 days per week and Fridays as a required day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in community support or social services.
• Experience with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Epilepsy or similar needs.
• Ability to think on your feet and plan ahead.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, person-centred support to the client.
• Build a trusting relationship and understand unique communication needs.
• Support client to enjoy everyday activities and access the wider community.
• Transport the client in your own vehicle; be a confident, calm driver.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Driving license

Job description

Personal Support Worker

We are looking for Personal Support Worker to join our friendly team!

Location: Smarden, Ashford.

Hourly Rate: £15.62 plus mileage reimbursement at 35p per mile

Hours of work: 09:30am - 15:30pm, 2-3 days per week, with Fridays being a required working day

About the Role:

Continuity of Care Services is looking for a calm and gentle Personal Support Worker to provide consistent, person-centred support to a young woman with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Epilepsy, complex communication needs, sensory sensitivities and significant anxiety.

This is a role where personality and approach are particularly important. We are looking for someone who can take the time to build a trusting relationship, understand an individuals unique way of communicating and provide support in a calm, reassuring and encouraging manner.

The successful support worker will support the client to enjoy everyday activities, access the wider community, pursue her interests and gradually develop her confidence and independence. She is a warm, engaging and very articulate young woman who enjoys companionship and interaction. She has complex communication needs. She therefore needs somebody who will listen carefully, allow her time to process information and get to know her sufficiently well to recognise the meaning behind her communication rather than relying solely upon the words she uses. She is also very sensitive to laughter and may perceive laughter as being directed towards her even when this is not the intention. This can cause genuine distress. The successful person will need to understand this sensitivity and respond with kindness and reassurance rather than dismissing her concerns. Music is extremely important to her. She loves listening to music, enjoys cinema, animation, Disney and DreamWorks films, sensory activities and experiences.

The role will primarily involve providing support within community settings. As you will be required to transport the client in your own vehicle, it is essential that you are a confident, calm, and responsible driver.

Eligibility Criteria for a Personal Support Worker:

• Previous experience in community support or social services.
• Previous experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Epilepsy.
• Previous experience with working with people with specific communication needs related to Autism.
• Able to think on your feet and plan ahead.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own car and business insurance (essential)
• Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship

Experience is important, but for this particular role, the right personality and approach are equally important. We are looking for someone who is emotionally aware and able to build a safe, trusting and positive relationship.

Above all, you will be calm, gentle, patient and relaxed, with a consistent and reassuring approach. Consistency is particularly important, as building trust takes time.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Advantages of Joining our Team:

• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression
• DBS assistance
• £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Saving Scheme
• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available
• Company phone

Our recruitment process

Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.