Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and access to in

Blue light card covered

Career progression

DBS assistance

Refer a friend scheme (£500)

Counselling and support

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a friendly team on a part-time, zero hours contract. The role involves home support for a young male client with brain injury, accompanying him to appointments, shopping, and leisure activities, and assisting with pet care.

The ideal candidate has experience in community care and brain injury support, holds a full UK driving licence with own car and insurance, and is eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in community support or social services.
• Experience supporting individuals with brain injury and/or anxiety.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own car and business insurance (essential)

Responsibilities

• Support a young male client with traumatic brain injury, seizures, and fatigue.
• Assist with daily home tasks and accompany client to appointments and activities.
• Provide calm, patient support and maintain personal space while encouraging independence.
• Assist with pet care and community outings as part of care.

Skills

Community support

Brain injury

Driving licence

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Support Worker

Salary: £15.62 per hour

Closing: 19/08/2026

Working Hours: Monday and Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: Maidstone

We are looking for Support Worker to join our friendly team!

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Hourly Rate: £15.62 per hour with enhanced rate for UK public holidays

Hours of work: Monday and Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm

Eligibility Criteria for a Support Worker

Previous experience in community support or social services

Experience supporting individuals with brain injury and/or anxiety

Full UK driving licence with access to your own car and business insurance (essential)

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship

Support Worker Requirements

We look for a Support Worker who is genuinely interested in care and passionate with genuine empathy who enjoy making

difference to the lives of others.

To be a great Support Worker for Continuity of Care Services, you should be:

Friendly, kind, and observant, with confidence in your approach

Punctual, reliable, organised, and hard-working

Able to remain calm and professional under pressure

Respectful, understanding, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries

Compassionate and patient, with a supportive and encouraging manner

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to support a young male client who has a traumatic brain

injury. This has resulted in seizures, some physical impairment and fatigue. Support will include assistance at home with daily

household tasks, as well as support in the community such as attending appointments, shopping and enjoying leisure

activities. Our client has a great sense of humour and enjoys good company. He would value someone who can share a laugh

while also respecting his need for personal space. He does not require constant communication and benefits from a calm,

patient, and independent approach. He also has a strong love for animals, so support with pet care is an important part of the

role.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Advantages of Joining our Team

Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy

Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays

Blue light card- subscription covered by us!

Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression

DBS assistance

£500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)

24/7 counselling and support

Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role

Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders

Annual Saving Scheme

EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)

Annual Charity Events

Pension Scheme with The People's pension

Flexible working hours and local work available

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Our recruitment process

Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory

references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training beforeemployment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.