Support Worker – Ashford

Superior Healthcare; Ashford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Competitive pay

Level 2–5 diploma assistance

Refer a friend £50 voucher

Induction and training

Counselling support

Wellbeing team

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is hiring a Support Worker in Ashford to provide safe, person-centred care. You will work with a team to support daily routines, personal goals and community involvement, following individual care plans and receiving induction and ongoing training.

Opportunities exist for career progression within specialist care pathways. The role offers day and night shifts with competitive pay (£14.00–£17.00 per hour) and access to a range of wellbeing benefits and training programs.

Qualifications

• Care experience or ability to provide personal support.
• Ability to follow an individual care plan and work with a team.
• Good communication and listening skills are essential.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred support.
• Assist with daily routines and personal goals.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide personal care where part of the care plan.
• Support social activities and community access.
• Build trustworthy relationships with the person supported.
• Observe wellbeing and report changes or concerns.
• Maintain clear care records.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and professionals.

Skills

Caring

Communication skills

Follow care plan

Driving licence

UK work eligibility

Care experience UK

Job description

Support Worker – Ashford

Location: Ashford Salary: £14.00 – £17.00 per hour Shift pattern: Days and nights available

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role? Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Support Worker in Ashford, paying £14.00 – £17.00 per hour, to provide safe and consistent support.

Job description

As a Support Worker with Superior Healthcare, you’ll spend meaningful time with the person you support and help them with the things that matter in their daily life.

Every support package is different. Your role may involve practical support, personal care, companionship, accessing the community, supporting routines or helping someone work towards individual goals.

You’ll follow an individual care plan and work closely with colleagues, families and professionals where appropriate. You’ll receive an induction and any role-specific training needed, with ongoing guidance available from Superior Healthcare’s wider care and clinical teams.

For someone who wants to develop, the role can also provide a pathway into more specialist support and complex care.

Shifts

Day and night shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred support.
• Support daily routines and agreed personal goals.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide personal care where this forms part of the individual care plan.
• Support social activities and access to the community where required.
• Build a consistent, trusting relationship with the person you support.
• Observe wellbeing and report changes or concerns.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and professionals.

Requirements

• A caring, respectful and reliable approach.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow an individual care plan.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous care or support experience in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.