Support Worker

PCAS Kent Ltd; Minster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care support provider is seeking compassionate and caring support workers in Minster on Sea to assist individuals with daily activities and promote independence. The role requires previous care experience and offers flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and support, and will need a smartphone for duties. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly Employee Recognition awards

Enhanced pay rates during Christmas

Fully paid qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the care sector is essential.
• Drivers are preferred although not essential.
• PBS trained is preferred.
• Smartphone required due to paperless way of working.

Responsibilities

• Access and support in the local community.
• Assist with daily living tasks and meal preparations.
• Provide companionship and personal care.
• Run errands and support individuals in achieving their life goals.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Independence Promotion

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals lives?

We are currently looking for support workers to work in the Minster on Sea area on the Isle of Sheppey.

What will you be doing?

As a support worker no two days are the same and every day is different. Your role will consist of a variety of tasks as well as delivering person-centered support and promoting individuals independence. Some tasks involved in the role will include:

• Accessing the local community - accompanying them to go shopping, pop out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park!
• Daily living support: Assist 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.

Why choose us?

We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications, A full day induction, shadow shifts as well as the opportunity to gain qualifications and progress within the company.

We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include:

• Employee Assistance Programme (which includes face-to-face counselling)
• Monthly Employee Recognition awards.
• Enhanced pay rates over Christmas (support shifts)
• Opportunity to gain qualifications fully paid for by us!

About PCAS Kent

PCAS Kent offers individuals support for living across locations in Kent as well as in their own homes within the community, who are diagnosed with having a learning disability or long term mental health conditions.

Being a support worker is more than just a job. You will be helping the individuals gain independence, whilst living healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.

If you share our values and have compassion, empathy and willing to take on a challenge, this could be the job for you., PCAS Kent is an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for kind, caring individuals that are passionate about making a difference in people\'s lives.

• PBS trained (Preferred)
• Smartphone required due to paperless way of working.
• Drivers are preferred although not essential due to the location of the houses.
• Full time - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends.
• Previous experience in the care sector is essential.