Support Worker

Domiciliary Care Experts; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is urgently seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist vulnerable clients in the Thanet area. This role involves providing compassionate care to children with learning difficulties and mental health needs, ensuring they maintain their independence and dignity. With flexible shift times and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those you support, this position offers a rewarding experience. Join a supportive team that values its staff and clients, and be part of a community-focused care service that strives for excellence.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

24-hour support from trained office staff

Mileage pay (35p per mile)

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their homes, promoting independence and dignity.
• Drive clients to community activities as needed.

Skills

Experience with children

Mental health support

Challenging behaviours management

Driving

Job description

We are urgently seeking Support Workers to work with clients in the Thanet area of Kent.

You must have experience working with children who have learning difficulties, mental health needs, and some challenging behaviours.

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile for our clients. Our clients are often very vulnerable people who need help to remain in their own homes. We want to ensure they can do this with dignity and a sense of independence. We need Support Workers who are committed to the people they support and will encourage our clients to be as independent as possible with dignity and respect.

Drivers are required for this role as you will be taking clients out for community activities.

Support Worker shift times

Shift times are usually during the day, but there are some waking nights available. You may visit more than one client per day, with most shifts varying from 2 to 6 hours per day.

Support Worker Benefits

• Fully paid training
• Paid holiday
• Pension scheme
• 24-hour support from trained office staff
• 35p per mile mileage pay

About Domiciliary Care Experts

Domiciliary Care Experts specialises in working with service users and their families who require care in their own homes. We offer a tailor-made, person-centred care service.

Our visit times range from 30 minutes to full live-in support. We also have our own complex care department, DCE Complex Care, which provides care for people with more complex needs, including support for tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care, epilepsy management, acquired brain injury, and spinal cord injuries.

We received a 'Good' rating across all areas in our recent CQC inspection. Some positive feedback includes:

"There was a positive culture at the service and staff were well-motivated. Staff comments included, 'They are a nice office to talk to, they are understanding, and the staff get along well. It's a nice team and community.'"
"The best thing about the company is how supportive [the manager] is. If I have an issue, they will rectify it. The way they speak to you is good."

Our Recruitment Process

We carefully review each application. If you successfully progress and start working with Domiciliary Care Experts, you will undergo an enhanced disclosure and other checks. We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.