Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks support workers in Canterbury to enhance the well-being of individuals with physical disabilities and mental health needs. The role includes providing person-centred care, assisting with daily activities, and requires a full UK driver's licence. This opportunity is perfect for those aiming to make a meaningful impact in social care.

Qualifications

• Committed to making a positive difference in individuals' lives.
• Full UK driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support for individuals with disabilities.
• Plan activities to help individuals achieve their goals and aspirations.
• Assist with personal care and engage in social activities.

Skills

Person-centred care

Emotional support

Physical support

Job description

About the role:

As a support worker you will look after the well-being of the people we support in their daily lives. You will help adults living with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support.

You will provide person-centred care and support with personal care as well as social activities such as walking, swimming or going to the gym. This will also include planning alongside members of the person’s circle of support to enable the individuals to be happy, healthy and successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations.

People are at the very heart of Choice Support, and we want to make life better for them. As a support worker, you will join us in our continued efforts to make life better for the people we support.

Hours:

2 full time and 1 part time positions available

Full time- 39 hours per week.

We are also looking to build our bank support worker team. If you are interested in bank work, we would like to hear from you.

Location:

This service is located close Chartham centre. Providing easy access with off street parking.

About you:

This role is ideal for people committed to making a positive difference in individual’s lives, including experienced support workers, graduates and those seeking a stimulating career path into social care.

Full UK drivers licence is required for this role.

We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Explore our employee benefits, the good practices we've committed to,our core values andlearn more about Diversity and Inclusion at our company by visiting our website.

Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us so that we can discuss your needs with you.

Salary / Benefits:£12.21 per hour