Support Worker

Cartref Homes; Halfway; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Cartref Homes in Sheerness is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Supported Living Scheme. You will help adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges to live more independently, delivering 24-hour support across three services.

The role offers a rewarding mix of early/late shifts with some sleep-ins; starting salary £27,958, with a sleep-in rate of £67.50 per night. You will develop daily-life skills, promote rights, and engage with the community.

Qualifications

• Kindness and patience
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn
• Resilience and energy to problem-solve
• A keen sense of fun!
• Care Certificate (not essential).
• Past experience of assisting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour (preferable)
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour support across three services.
• Help tenants develop daily-life skills (budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry).
• Support daily routines and encourage hobbies and personal goals.
• Engage with wider community through appointments and activities.
• Promote tenants' rights and enable self-expression.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Flexibility

Written and verbal communication

Open-mindedness

Resilience

Energy for problem-solving

Care Certificate (not essential)

Previous support work with disabled

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

£27958.50* (inclusive of one sleep-in a week)

£27958.50* (inclusive of one sleep-in a week)

Location

Job Reference

Closing Date

25-Aug-26

Starting Salary: £27'958 (inclusive of one sleep-in per week)*

Looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

Join our team as a Support Worker at our Supported Living Scheme in Sheerness.

In this role, you'll support adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges to live more independently. You'll work as part of a dedicated team, providing 24-hour support across three services. No two days are the same, and every day truly matters.

Support is at the heart of everything we do. From assisting with daily routines to encouraging hobbies and personal goals, you'll bring patience, compassion, and a readiness to meet challenges head-on. In return, you'll witness the real impact of your work - the difference a kind word, thoughtful action, or small victory can make.

This role isn't always easy, but it is deeply meaningful. As a Support Worker, you'll grow alongside the people you support and be part of a team that celebrates every step forward, no matter how small.

You’ll have the opportunity to help our tenants:

• Promote their rights and express themselves
• Manage emotional and communication needs
• Develop daily-life skills, including budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Engage with the wider community through appointments and social activities
• Enjoy life through fun, laughter, and shared experiences

Whether you’re helping a tenant shop for groceries or prepare a meal, you’ll also develop valuable skills, from attention to detail to interpersonal communication.

If you’re looking for more than just a job - if you want purpose, challenge, and the chance to make a real difference - we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and experience required

• Kindness and patience
• Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn
• Resilience and energy to problem-solve
• A keen sense of fun!
• Care Certificate (not essential).
• Past experience of assisting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour (preferable)
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).

We seek staff with positive attitudes, flexibility and good written and verbal communication.

Please see the full job specification attached to this advert.

*Inclusive of 1 sleep-in a week rate at £67.50 per night

Support Worker Shifts

The role of Support Worker is full time at 37.5 hours per week with shifts. You will be required to work a mix of early and late shifts, some weekends and some bank holidays. Some sleep-ins are also required at a rate of £67.50 per night.

Supported Living

The 3 supported living homes are well presented, comfortable environments, with each benefitting from being within sight of a bus stop and there is also free parking.

£27958.50* (inclusive of one sleep-in a week)