Support Worker

Eleven Eleven Recruitment Ltd; Tonbridge and Malling; Hybrid; GBP 23,260 - 28,429; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality training and ongoing career development opportunities

Employee discounts including Blue Light Card benefits

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Free 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support services

Employee referral scheme with bonuses

Job summary

Eleven Eleven Recruitment Ltd is hiring Support Workers in Tonbridge, Kent. This rewarding role offers full and part-time opportunities where you can genuinely make a difference in people's lives. You will help individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities, encouraging independence and community engagement.

Full training is provided, and applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence with access to their own vehicle. Various shift patterns available, offering flexibility while ensuring a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Access to your own vehicle is essential.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Encouraging independence and community engagement.
• Assisting with personal care where required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring and reliable attitude

Flexible approach to working shifts

Job description

Support Worker – Tonbridge, Kent

Full Time (39 hours) & Part Time (30 hours) opportunities available. Salary: £25,845 per annum. Flexible shifts across all days. Full UK Manual Driving Licence & access to your own vehicle required.

About the role

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference in people's lives every day? This is a caring and enthusiastic Support Worker role to join a supportive team in Tonbridge. Great for those with or without care experience; full training provided.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and communication needs in daily activities
• Encouraging independence and community engagement
• Supporting social activities and helping maintain relationships with family and friends
• Assisting with shopping, household tasks and day-to-day living
• Supporting with personal care where required
• Helping create a positive, enjoyable and safe environment every day
• Driving service users using mobility vehicles where needed

What we're looking for

• Full UK manual driving licence – essential
• Access to your own vehicle – essential
• Flexible approach to working shifts across weekdays and weekends
• Positive, caring and reliable attitude
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential

Shift patterns

• 07:00am – 02:00pm / 04:00pm
• 02:00pm – 10:00pm
• 12:00pm – 04:00pm / 10:00pm
• No night shifts

What's on offer

• High-quality training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee discounts including Blue Light Card benefits
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Free and confidential 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support services
• Employee referral scheme with bonuses of up to £500

Other information

Unfortunately, our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.