Support Worker

Continuity Of Care Services; Ashford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Continuity Of Care Services seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist a young lady with Autism and Learning Disabilities. This part-time role involves daily transport and support at activities, requiring experience in community support and excellent interpersonal skills. Join our friendly team and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Fully funded training and access to training academy

Higher than average rates of pay

Blue light card subscription

Health and Social Care qualification progression

DBS assistance

£500 refer a friend scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience in community support or social services.
• Driving licence and access to your own car with business insurance required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support a client with Autism and complex needs during daily activities.
• Transport client to and from day activities.
• Encourage participation in a wide range of activities.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Reliability

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

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

Hourly Rate: £15:00 plus mileage reimbursement at 30p per mile

Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. 09:00 - 15:00

Eligibility Criteria for a 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

Support Worker Requirements

We look for a Support Worker who is genuinely interested in care and passionate with genuine empathy who enjoys making a difference to the lives of others.

To be a great Support Worker for Continuity of Care Services, you should be:

• Friendly, kind with good observation skills and confidence
• Punctual, reliable, organised
• Able to remain calm under pressure

About the Role:

Continuity of Care Services is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to support a young lady with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Complex Language needs, Epilepsy and who experiences high levels of Anxiety in her daily life. She requires assistance with taking her to her day activity. The day activity starts at 9:30, so you will need to pick our client up at 9:00am in Smarden and then travel to the day activity, in your own car, in Biddenden. You will support and encourage participation in a wide- range of activities during the day. You will be required to return home for 3:00pm. It is important that you are a confident and calm driver.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

If this sounds like a perfect career opportunity for you, please apply now!!!

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.