Support Worker

The Kent Autistic Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing personalized care to individuals with diverse needs, promoting independence, and engaging in community activities. With a focus on high-quality support, the organization values staff development and offers comprehensive training. Enjoy a rewarding career where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of others. Join a friendly team that celebrates achievements and fosters a supportive environment, ensuring every individual is valued and respected.

Benefits

Paid DBS Check

28 days holiday plus optional 5 extra days

Sick pay after 12 months

Death in Service Benefits

Some shift meals

Long Service Awards

Pension (after 3 months)

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate individuals are preferred.
• Manual License is essential for driving a mobility car.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with behaviors such as stress, self-harm, and aggression.
• Assist with community activities like biking, walks, and shopping.
• Administer medication and assist with personal care.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding individual abilities and needs

Promoting independence and choice

Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

Good teamwork

Commitment to personal development

Education

Care Certificate

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Manual License Required

On average, our starting salary for a support worker is £25,812 per year (based on a 35-hour week and including one sleep-in per week at £60 per night). Working an additional 6 hours per week (41 hours) increases the annual salary to £29,844 (including holiday allowance). Many experienced workers earn over £30,000 annually by picking up overtime.

As an outstanding provider, we value our staff, celebrate achievements, and offer staff engagement opportunities. Join our KAT family today!

Hours: 35

Shift: 3-week rolling rota including earlies, lates, and long days.

Location: Ashford

Meet The Team

Our Beaver Lane site offers superb residential accommodation for 5 autistic adults, including self-contained flats and shared communal spaces. Our tenants enjoy activities like visiting local places, gardening, walks, BBQs, music, creative pursuits, and socializing with the service chickens. The team is animal-loving, friendly, and eager to welcome new colleagues.

If you are positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate (don't worry if you're not animal crazy at first), we would love to hear from you.

Training Provided

• Care Certificate (transferable evidenced certificate accepted)
• Company Induction
• KAT Foundation Training Award
• Specialist Pathway Training
• Health and Safety and Compliance Training
• On-the-job observation and assessments

Tasks / Responsibilities of a Support Worker

• Drive a mobility car or service vehicle. Manual License required (ESSENTIAL)
• Support individuals with behaviors such as stress, self-harm, aggression, property damage, etc.
• Assist with community activities like biking, walks, shopping
• Administer medication
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Be confident in lone working
• Handle household tasks including cooking and cleaning
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and dignity
• Manage money for shopping and banking
• Support individuals with additional needs (epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities)
• Build good relationships with staff across services
• Maintain accurate written records

Qualities of a Support Worker

• Problem-solving skills
• Understanding individual abilities and needs
• Promoting independence and choice
• Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Good teamwork
• Commitment to personal development

Benefits

• Paid DBS Check
• 28 days holiday plus optional 5 extra days (Pro Rata for Part Time)
• Sick pay after 12 months
• Death in Service Benefits
• Some shift meals
• Long Service Awards
• Pension (after 3 months)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Financial well-being scheme
• Additional sleep-in shifts
• Opportunities for extra shifts at enhanced rates
• Paid training

About The Trust

Supporting over 80 people across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust offers residential, supported living, day services, respite, and outreach. We focus on high-quality, person-centered support, with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC.

Our Values

We are committed to independence, inclusion, and respecting individual choices. We seek support workers who value every person and their needs.

We do not accept agency applications. Please see our Privacy Notice on our website. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.