Support Worker

The Kent Autistic Trust; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking dedicated Support Workers in Faversham to assist autistic adults with daily living and emotional support. Responsibilities include personal care, medication management, and engaging in enjoyable activities. The role requires strong communication and adaptability, with a competitive salary starting from £25,812 per year. The successful candidate will work on a 3-week rota that includes sleep-in shifts.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Specialist training & development

28 days holiday plus the option to buy more

Pension and sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to support individuals experiencing emotional distress.
• Clear and adaptable communication style.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional daily support to autistic adults.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and domestic tasks.
• Remain calm and compassionate, using person-centred approaches.

Skills

Calm communication

Adaptability

Empathy

Job description

SUPPORT WORKER FAVERSHAM

Salary: Starting from £25,812 per year (35 hours/week, including sleep-in allowance)

Hours: 35 per week, 3-week Rota Contract: Permanent

Job Overview

We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions in welcoming residential and supported living services in Faversham, helping with practical and emotional daily support, personal care, medication, and engaging in meaningful activities like swimming, shopping, cinema trips, and even theme park days.

You'll also be involved in supporting with everyday domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, comfortable living environment.

Responsibilities

This is a rewarding support worker role where no two days are the same. Some of the people we support may express themselves through behaviors that reflect anxiety, sensory overload, or difficulties in communication. You'll need to remain calm, consistent, and compassionate, using person-centred approaches to understand and respond appropriately to each individual's needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Specialist training & development, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• 28 days holiday plus the option to buy more
• Pension, sick pay, staff discounts, employee assistance programme
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Refer a friend scheme
• Fully paid enhanced DBS

Key Requirements

• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Ability to confidently and consistently support individuals who may experience emotional distress, heightened anxiety, or difficulty regulating their behaviour
• Clear, calm, and adaptable communication style to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication profiles

Working Pattern

This role includes all shift types as part of a 3-week Rota, including:

• Early shifts: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Late shifts: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
• Long days: 7:00am - 10:00pm
• Sleep-ins: Required as part of the Rota (paid at £60 per night)
• Weekend working is also required on a rotational basis

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.