Support Worker (days)

Gridley Design Studios; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits at Tuck by Truck, where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. In this part-time role, you'll support our team in preparing and delivering snack boxes while empowering employees to develop essential skills for future employment. You'll drive our service van, engage in teamwork, and help foster a positive environment. If you're caring, patient, and passionate about making an impact, this role is perfect for you. Join us and be part of a fun, inclusive team dedicated to breaking down barriers and promoting diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Free parking

Training and support

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence for delivering goods.
• Caring and patient nature to support individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packing and delivering snack boxes to local businesses.
• Support individuals in setting and achieving personal goals.
• Drive the delivery van and conduct stock checks.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Driving (UK licence)

Communication

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Service van

Job description

Looking for a fun, unique role where you can make a real difference? We’re hiring a part-time team member to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism as they develop valuable skills through their work at Tuck by Truck!

About the Role: At Tuck by Truck, we’re like a vending machine on wheels! You will help our employees prepare snack boxes full of treats and drinks, and then hit the road in our service van, delivering these goodies to local businesses. It’s all about building confidence and teamwork—you will play a key role in empowering our employees to develop skills for future employment.

What You’ll Do:

1. Assist with packing and delivering snack boxes
2. Drive our van to deliver the goods to local businesses (a full UK driving licence is a must!)
3. Help with stock checks and tallying money
4. Support individuals in setting personal goals and working toward them
5. While personal care isn’t usually part of the job, you may occasionally assist with it (like a quick trip to the toilet)

Hours: We’re offering 22.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4:30pm—plenty of time for flexibility!

Location: We’re based at Quarry Wood Industrial Estate in Maidstone, there’s free parking!

About You: If you’re caring, patient, and love working with people, this role is for you! Whether you’re a support work pro or just starting out, it’s your values that matter most to us. We’ll provide all the training and support you need to help you thrive!

You will also be an advocate for breaking down barriers, challenging misconceptions about people with disabilities in the workplace.

Ready to join our fun, impactful team? Apply now and start your journey with Tuck by Truck!

We’re reviewing CVs as they come in and may interview and hire before the closing date, so don’t wait to apply!

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview - if you believe you meet this criterion, please contact a member of the People & Performance team to discuss this with them.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme