Support Worker

Kent County Council; Dartford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Care Certificate

Manual handling training

Minibus driver training

Diploma Level 2/3

Job summary

Kent County Council is hiring a full-time Support Worker in Dartford, part of our Dartford Community Day Services team, helping adults with learning and physical disabilities develop life skills and participate in local communities. You will lead activities such as cooking, arts and crafts and outings, support individuals to achieve personal goals, and promote independence with person-centred care plans.

We value empathy, resilience and teamwork and provide a comprehensive induction, Care

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for others’ needs.
• Patience and resilience in supporting individuals at their own pace.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Reliability and responsibility in daily care tasks.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support floor staff to ensure the day runs smoothly.
• Work with the Team coordinator to improve daily practice.
• Deputise in the Team coordinator's absence.
• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and independence.
• Promote independence through tailored care plans.
• Encourage social inclusion and community participation.
• Assist with some intimate personal care and mobility needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Kent services.
• Driving service vehicles is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Good communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker

Role Responsibility

Have you ever considered a career in care?

We are excited to offer a full-time opportunity within our Dartford Community Day Services team, supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities in West Kent. As a Support Worker, you will help individuals develop essential life skills, use, and be part of their local communities, and achieve their personal goals.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people's lives, this could be the opportunity for you. Working in care is one of the most rewarding paths you can take, supporting others to live more independently, confidently, and happily.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to bring:

• Empathy and compassion - understanding and caring about the needs of others
• Patience and resilience - supporting individuals at their own pace
• Good communication skills - listening, encouraging, and engaging effectively
• Reliability and responsibility - being dependable and trustworthy
• Teamwork - working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals

About the Role

You will work as part of a team both in our dedicated building spaces supporting and leading the team to provide outcome focused activities such as cooking, arts and crafts and boccia, and within the local community supporting trips to go fishing, swimming, sailing and bowling to name a few. You will deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support. Your role will involve:

• Leading and supporting staff on the floor giving guidance where needed ensuring the day runs smoothly.
• Work alongside the Team coordinator to challenge and improve daily practice.
• Deputising in the absence of the Team coordinator.
• Supporting individuals to achieve personal goals and aspirations
• Promoting independence through tailored care plans
• Encouraging social inclusion and community participation
• Assisting with some intimate personal care and mobility needs, including manual handling.
• Collaborating with colleagues across East & West Kent services as needed.
• If you are able to drive our service vehicles, this would be great though not essential.

What we can offer you

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to learn, we will support you every step of the way.

You will receive:

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Completion of the Care Certificate
• Training in manual handling, medication, and other mandatory modules
• Minibus driver training (if required)
• Ongoing development opportunities, including the chance to gain a Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You must be a UK resident with the appropriate right to work documentation.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence - The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability

Contact Details

For further information please contact -

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About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.