Support Worker

The Kent Autistic Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime  op

28 days holiday plus option to buyMore

Pension, sick pay, staff discounts, EＡ

Friendly, supportive team culture

Refer a friend scheme

Fully paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

The Kent Autistic Trust in Canterbury is seeking kind, caring Support Workers to assist autistic adults in supported living services. You will help with daily living tasks, personal care, medication, and engaging activities such as swimming, shopping, cinema trips, and days out.

Join a dedicated team delivering person-centred support in a warm, inclusive environment. A full UK driving licence is required, and DBS checks plus references are part of the process.

Qualifications

• FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE (TO DRIVE A MANUAL VEHICLE)
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Ability to confidently and consistently support individuals who may experience emotional distress, heightened anxiety, or difficulty regulating their behaviour
• Clear, calm, and adaptable communication style to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication profiles

Responsibilities

• Support autistic adults and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions in welcoming supported living services in Canterbury
• Assist with practical and emotional daily support, personal care, medication, and engaging in meaningful activities (e.g., swimming, cinema trips, theme park days)
• Support with everyday domestic tasks (cooking, cleaning, maintaining a safe living environment)
• Respond to behaviours with person-centred approaches and remain calm, compassionate, and consistent

Skills

Driving licence UK (manual)

Empathy and calm communication

Job description

LOOKING FOR A ROLE WHERE YOU CAN TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A SERVICE RATED GOOD OR OUTSTANDING?.

We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions in welcoming supported living services in Canterbury helping with practical and emotional daily support, personal care, medication, and engaging in meaningful activities like swimming, shopping, cinema trips, and even theme park days.

You'll also be involved in supporting with everyday domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, comfortable living environment.

This is a rewarding support worker role where no two days are the same. Some of the people we support may express themselves through behaviors that reflect anxiety, sensory overload, or difficulties in communication. You'll need to remain calm, consistent and compassionate, using person-centred approaches to understand and respond appropriately to each individuals needs.

If you're someone who leads with empathy and believes everyone deserves a life full of choice, connection, and joy we'd love to hear from you.

Meet the Team:

Homersham is a welcoming Supported Living service, located just a short walk from the vibrant heart of Canterbury. We support seven tenants six men and one lady aged between 25 and 32. The service offers four self-contained flats alongside three en-suite bedrooms, all connected by a shared communal space.

Life at Homersham is full, active, and joyful. Our tenants are encouraged and supported to enjoy everything their community has to offer, from bowling trips and trying new restaurants to staycations and even holidays abroad. At home, there's lots to enjoy from movie nights, karaoke evenings, or celebrating special events from cultures around the world. From the Festival of Lights to Pancake Day, we believe every moment is worth celebrating.

The service also benefits from a lovely outdoor space, which becomes a hub of socialising in the warmer months and often includes a summer barbecue.

Our dedicated specialist staff team is based on site and is genuinely looking forward to welcoming a new colleague. They are a friendly, supportive group who enjoy working together, sharing a good coffee, and creating a positive, caring environment for everyone. You will be joining a team that values kindness, connection, and mutual support

WHAT WE OFFER

• o Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• o 28 days holiday plus the option to buy more
• o Pension, sick pay, staff discounts, employee assistance programme
• o Friendly, supportive team culture
• o Refer a friend scheme
• o Fully paid enhanced DBS

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• o FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE (TO DRIVE A MANUAL VEHICLE)
• o Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• o Ability to confidently and consistently support individuals who may experience emotional distress, heightened anxiety, or difficulty regulating their behaviour
• o Clear, calm, and adaptable communication style to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication profiles

WORKING PATTERN

This role includes all shift types as part of a 3-week Rota, including:

• o Early shifts: 7:00am 4:00pm
• o Late shifts: 4:00pm 10:00pm
• o Sleep-ins: Required as part of the Rota (paid at £60 per night)
• o Weekend working is also required on a rotational basis

PLEASE NOTE

• o We are unable to accept applications via recruitment agencies for this role.
• o We are unable to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship visas.
• o Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• o A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on our website.