Support Worker

Canterburyoasttrust; Woodchurch, Aldington, New Romney; À distance; GBP 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Canterbury Oast Trust in Kent is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide person-centred care and help adults with learning disabilities and autism live meaningful, independent lives.

No formal qualifications are required, training is provided, and a full UK driving licence is essential to accompany people to activities and appointments, including rural locations. Pay and hours vary by contract type.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are needed, just patience, a caring nature and a genuine wish to make a difference.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, as you will drive the people we support to activities and appointments and some of our services are in rural locations.

Responsabilités

• Provide person-centred care and support daily routines for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Encourage community access, plan activities and work with a small team to keep people safe, happy and thriving.

Connaissances

Patience

Caring nature

Full UK driving licence

Description du poste

Canterbury Oast Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and autism across Kent, helping people live with choice, control and meaningful participation in their community. We are looking for caring, reliable people to join our residential support teams.

About the role

As a Support Worker you will provide person centred care, encourage community access and support the people we care for to live full and independent lives. Day to day duties include personal care, supporting daily routines, planning activities and working closely with a small team to make sure the people we support are safe, happy and thriving.

Where you could be based

We currently have Support Worker vacancies at:

• The New Bungalow (Aldington)
• Homelands (Aldington)
• Old School House (New Romney)
• Rosemary Cottage (Woodchurch)
• Boldshaves Oast (Woodchurch)

Pay and hours

Pay and contracted hours depend on the contract type. These currently range from £12.89 per hour for part time and casual roles to £25,135.50 per year for full-time posts. We will confirm the exact pay, hours and site with you once we have matched you to a role.

What we are looking for

No formal qualifications are needed, just patience, a caring nature and a genuine wish to make a difference. Experience in care is welcome but not essential, as full training is provided. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you will drive the people we support to activities and appointments and some of our services are in rural locations.