Support Worker

Voyage Care Ltd; Hythe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker in Hythe to enhance the quality of life for individuals with diverse needs, including autism and mental health conditions. The role involves assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and supporting individuals in various activities. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and relevant experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Enhanced retirement leave

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice is required.
• Caring for individuals requiring enhanced support including autism and complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with minimal personal care and promote independence.
• Support individuals with enhanced needs such as distress and mental health conditions.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support plans and facilitate activities.

Skills

Caring and hands-on approach

Ability to promote independence

Experience with autism and mental health support

Resilience and flexibility

Job description

Support Worker – Hythe

£12.34 per hour. All support workers will be working across three scheme locations. Typical shifts include weekdays, weekends and sleep‑overs; rotas may vary.

Pay & Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay: +£0.50 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates: +£1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw up to 40% of your pay as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families.
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long‑service awards.

About the role

We are looking for genuinely caring, hands‑on support workers who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life of those we support. You will help people gain more independence in their daily lives, work within a dynamic team, and support a varied group of individuals. The supported living service in Folkestone provides a welcoming environment where no two days are the same: you may be in local bars and pubs, playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema with the people you support.

Responsibilities

You will assist with minimal personal care, promote independence, socialise, and facilitate activities. You will also follow Positive Behaviour Support plans, reflective practice, and support individuals with enhanced needs such as distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories, and trauma backgrounds.

Qualifications & Experience

Must hold a full UK driving licence, be resilient, flexible, and composed. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support plans, reflective practice, and caring for individuals requiring enhanced support including autism, complex mental health needs, and challenging behaviours is required.

Training & Progression

We provide excellent training from induction through your career, with opportunities for promotion, progression and job security.

Application

All applicants and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.