Support Worker

THE ROYAL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND; Birchington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Paid training & career development

Supportive team vibes

Stream access earnings instantly

Job summary

The Royal School for the Blind is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide compassionate overnight assistance in Birchington, Kent. You will help with daily living, personal care, and skill-building, ensuring a calm, supportive environment while promoting independence and wellbeing for the individual.

This role offers guaranteed hours, paid training, and opportunities for career development. A manual UK driving licence is desirable, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication (spoken & written).
• Experience in care or support setting.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Manual UK driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in activities and daily living.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Collaborate with behaviour support team.
• Maintain a calm, positive home environment.
• Be open-minded, non-judgemental and eager to learn.

Skills

Strong English communication

Care/support experience

Physical fitness

Right to work in UK

Tools

Manual UK driving licence

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker - Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Birchington, Kent

Salary: £13.20 per hour (£12,355.20 per annum) plus benefits.

Hours: 18hoursper week, guaranteed - stability you can count on

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence is desirable but not essential

Visa Sponsorships: Not available

What's In It For You?

• Guaranteed hours - because your time is valuable
• Paid training & career development - grow with us
• Supportive team vibes - we've got your back
• Stream (formally Wagestream) - access your earnings instantly, stay in control

What You'll Need

• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written)
• Previous experience in a care/support setting
• A valid manual UK driving licence
• The legal right to live and work in the UK

Join My Support Team - Make a Real Difference!

I'm looking forcalm, confident Support Workerswith a great sense of humour who aren't easily offended. You'll help me live the life I want - building skills, confidence, and independence, while keeping things positive and fun.

I enjoywalking, music, eating out, and people-watching, so if you share these interests, even better! You'll need to bephysically fit, reliable, and comfortable providing personal care. My autism and health needs mean life can be challenging at times, but with patience and resilience, we'll make progress together.

What you'll do:

• Support me in activities and daily living
• Encourage independence and life skills
• Work with my behaviour support team
• Maintain a calm, happy home environment
• Be open-minded, non-judgemental, and ready to learn

If you've supported people with complex needs or challenging behaviours, or helped someone transition from an ATU to supported living, you'll be a great fit.