Support Worker

Priory Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotswold Lodge in New Romney, Kent, seeks a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred care, helping eight residents with learning disabilities to live with dignity and independence.

You'll deliver practical support, assist with daily living tasks, and encourage participation in activities, building trusting relationships with residents and their families.

Join a dedicated team committed to safety, confidentiality and continuous improvement, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and innovative, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work is desirable, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users to achieve personal outcomes as they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security and confidentiality in line with policies.
• Act as a key worker and help individuals set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Skills

Caring approach

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Cotswold Lodge

Cotswold Lodge is located in New Romney, in Kent. It offers residential support for eight men with a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are located on a private estate, near the seafront of a market town. Our team are dedicated to ensuring that all the people we care for have a voice that is heard and that they receive the support, encouragement and empowerment to live the lives that they choose.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice. Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live there best lives. Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Requirements

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential, training provided).