Specialist Support Worker

Continuity of Care Services; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded and paid training and our

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services Ltd is seeking a dedicated Specialist Support Worker to join our care team in Ramsgate. The role focuses on providing person-centred support to an 18-year-old client with complex needs, aiming to enhance independence and community engagement.

You will work primarily on Wednesdays, Fridays and alternate Saturdays, with flexibility to cover leave and sickness. A calm, patient, compassionate approach is essential.

Qualifications

• British Sign Language trained (desirable—training can be provided)
• Experienced in care (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Responsibilities

• Support an 18-year-old client with complex needs to access social events and activities in the community
• Work to keep him safe, engaged, and independent while out and about and at home
• Remain calm, patient and consistent, manage behaviours that may challenge, and support communication through BSL

Job description

HOURLY RATE: from £15.62 to £16.87 per hour with enhanced rates on BH and over festive period

JOB DETAILS

• Company: Continuity of Care Services
• Salary: £15.62 to £16.87 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: CT12
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 30 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

• Term time: Monday to Friday, 6:30am- 8:30am, 3:00pm- 8:00pm, Saturday, 10:00am- 9:00pm
• School holidays: Monday to Saturday, 10:00am- 9:00pm

We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Specialist Support Worker to join our established care team.

The successful candidate will primarily be required to work on Wednesdays, Fridays and alternate Saturdays.

Please note that a degree of flexibility is required to provide additional cover for annual leave and sickness within the existing care team, ensuring continuity of support and care.

ABOUT THE SPECIALIST SUPPORT WORKER ROLE:

At Continuity of Care Services Ltd, we believe care and support is about more than tasks- it's about connection, trust, and helping someone live life to the fullest.

We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Specialist Support Worker to support a sociable and engaging 18-year-old young man with complex needs living in Ramsgate to access a range of social events and activities. He lives with Autism, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and learning disabilities. He is non-verbal, registered as profoundly deaf, and communicates primarily through British Sign Language (BSL). At times, he may exhibit self- injurious behaviours; therefore, it is important that he is supported by an individual who remains calm, patient, understanding, and consistent in their approach. More than anything, he needs someone willing to take the time to get to know him. He enjoys getting out and about bowling, swimming, bus and train rides, trips to the park, and spending time in the community. At home, he enjoys participating in sensory activities.

Your role will be to support him safely, encourage his independence, and help him enjoy the activities he loves. He enjoys keeping busy and engaged in a wide range of activities.

OUR CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS:

• Tracheostomy care
• Peg Feeding
• Support with behaviours that may challenge
• Community access and social activities
• Confident supporting complex care needs

We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Support Worker who meets the following criteria:

• British Sign Language trained (desirable- training can be provided)
• Experienced in care (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• A caring, patient and genuinely compassionate person

If you don't have BSL experience but are willing to learn, we will support you. We provide fully funded training through our in-house academy.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship and cannot consider overseas candidates.
• Employment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance, and all relevant pre-employment checks.
• Completion of mandatory paid training is required prior to commencement.

ABOUT US

Since 2016, CONTINUITY OF CARE SERVICES LTD has been committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care to vulnerable individuals in their own homes. We are passionate about empowering our clients to live independently with dignity, regardless of age or disability.

Our ethos is simple: YOUR TIME, YOUR TEAM, YOUR LIFE.

We provide bespoke care through dedicated teams, ensuring every client receives continuity of care.

If you're someone who believes care is about building relationships, creating positive experiences, and helping someone thrive we would love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of something meaningful!

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
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available
• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
• 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

ABOUT DISABILITY CONFIDENT

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.