Support Worker

Kent County Council; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support groups and networks to share

Opportunities for career development

Excellent local government pension

Job summary

Kent County Council in East Kent is seeking a part-time Support Worker to help adults with learning and physical disabilities develop life skills and engage with their local communities. You will deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support in our community settings and dedicated buildings.

The role involves assisting with some personal care and mobility, plus teamwork with colleagues across East Kent to enable meaningful activities and independence.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for others in a care setting.
• Patience and resilience when supporting individuals at their own pace.
• Clear communication with service users, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and aspirations.
• Promote independence through tailored care plans.
• Encourage social inclusion and community participation.
• Assist with intimate personal care and mobility needs when required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across East Kent services.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Patience and resilience

Good communication skills

Reliability and responsibility

Teamwork

Education

Care Certificate

Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are excited to offer a part-time opportunity within our Community Day Services team, supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities in East Kent. As a Support Worker, you will help individuals develop essential life skills, use, and be part of their local communities, and achieve their personal goals. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people's lives, this could be the opportunity for you. Working in care is one of the most rewarding paths you can take-supporting others to live more independently, confidently, and happily., You will work as part of a team both in our dedicated building spaces supporting with activities such as cooking, arts and crafts and boccia, and within the local community supporting trips to go fishing, swimming, sailing and bowling to name a few. You will deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support. Your role will involve:

• Supporting individuals to achieve personal goals and aspirations
• Promoting independence through tailored care plans
• Encouraging social inclusion and community participation
• Assisting with some intimate personal care and mobility needs, including manual handling
• Collaborating with colleagues across East Kent services as needed

What we can offer you

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to learn, we will support you every step of the way.

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Completion of the Care Certificate
• Training in manual handling, medication, and other mandatory modules
• Minibus driver training (if required)
• Ongoing development opportunities, including the chance to gain a Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

• Empathy and compassion - understanding and caring about the needs of others
• Patience and resilience - supporting individuals at their own pace
• Good communication skills - listening, encouraging, and engaging effectively
• Reliability and responsibility - being dependable and trustworthy
• Teamwork - working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Additional Benefits

• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support groups and networks to share knowledge and expertise
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Excellent local government pension scheme