Specialist Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Enhanced weekend pay

Blue light card covered

DBS assistance

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Continuity of Care Services Ltd in Ramsgate is seeking a Specialist Support Worker to join our care team. The role involves supporting a sociable 18-year-old with complex needs to access social events and activities with patience and calm.

The successful candidate will work mainly Wednesdays, Fridays and alternate Saturdays, with flexibility for annual leave and sickness cover. A driving licence and BSL experience are valued, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Care experience essential.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• BSL trained desirable; training can be provided.
• Caring, patient and genuinely compassionate person.

Responsibilities

• Support a non-verbal 18-year-old with autism, Treacher Collins Syndrome and learning disabilities to access social events and activities.
• Promote independence and safe participation in activities such as bowling, swimming, buses/trains, parks and community events.
• Provide calm, patient, and consistent support, including managing potential self-injurious behaviours.

Skills

British Sign Language

Care experience

Driving licence

Empathy/compassion

Job description

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

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
• Support with behaviours that may challenge
• Community access and social activities

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

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.