Support Worker

hireful; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Folkestone is looking for a dedicated support worker to assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care. This role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in the care sector and the willingness to obtain qualifications in social care. Benefits include excellent training programs and well-being support. Full-time hours with flexible schedules make this an appealing opportunity for candidates seeking a meaningful career.

Benefits

Excellent training programme

Quarterly employee recognition awards

Fully funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the care sector is essential.
• Experience working in a supported living setting with individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in daily living and personal care activities.
• Assist in the development of support plans.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in the care sector

Communication skills

Ability to provide personal care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Smartphone for care plans

Job description

Location: Folkestone/Ashford

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (40hrs)

Salary: £12.21 per hour

About the role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals’ lives? As a support worker you will change people’s lives by doing something you enjoy. You will learn about yourself as an individual and gain some of the best life experiences.

What will you be doing?

• Accessing the local community – Supporting with shopping, going out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park!
• Daily living support – Assisting with meal preparations, helping around the home such as vacuuming and washing clothes.
• Companionship – Sharing conversations and spending time together.
• Personal Care – Cleaning, showering and assisting with medication.
• Running errands – Assisting with tasks such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions.
• Supporting someone to achieve their goals in life.

Hours: Full time (40hrs) – Fully flexible between 7am‑10pm including weekends.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with your staff team and others in the development of support, assisting people they support with plans that accurately reflect their own needs, strengths and wishes.
• Maintain effective knowledge of all company procedures and policies, help develop the company and its policies to provide outstanding support to every person they support.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to and familiarise yourself with local commissioning and the main contracts under which they provide support (SIS).
• Actively assist in the prevention of accidents to people they support, staff teams and others.
• Promote housing cleanliness and maintenance to a sociably acceptable standard, including maintaining up‑to‑date Health and Safety and risk assessments.
• Support people to maintain accommodation and grounds, recognise self‑neglect and report any concerns.
• Recognise poor or bad practice and report at all times anything which concerns you.
• Promote and adhere to all aspects of Health & Safety at work, making sure you report all and any issues that may be a risk to you or others.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the care sector is essential.
• Experience working in a supported living setting with individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• They’re all about working smarter and are paper free – you’ll need your own smartphone to stay on top of care plans, log notes and view rota’s.

Employee Benefits

• All staff receive an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications.
• Quarterly employee recognition awards with a chance to win a £150 gift card of your choice.
• Fully funded qualifications to support you in your role and with career progression.
• Enhanced rates of pay over the Christmas period for support shifts.
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to tools like health plans, mindful resources and free counselling to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of their service users. This post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note they are unable to offer sponsorship.

You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Assistant, Learning Disability Support Worker, Autism Support Worker, Supported Living Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Health & Social Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Complex Needs Support Worker, Independent Living Support Worker, Care and Support Worker

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