Support Worker - Part Time 21 hrs

The Kent Autistic Trust; Corbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Corbridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker. This role involves assisting autistic adults with daily living activities and emotional support. The salary starts at £23,888 per year, and benefits include specialist training, 28 days of holiday, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

28 days holiday plus the option to buy more

Pension and sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Fully paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Manual UK driving licence essential.
• Ability to support individuals with emotional distress.
• Clear communication style for complex profiles.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic adults in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and medication management.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents.

Skills

Empathy

Calm communication

Adaptability

Job description

Support Worker Medway

Hours: 21hrs per week, 2‑week rota contract: Permanent fixed days as below:

• Week 1 – 9am – 4pm Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
• Week 2 – 9am – 4pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in a service rated good or outstanding?

Our starting salary for a support worker is £23,888 per year (based on a 37.5‑hour week – £12.25 per hour).

We're actively seeking kind, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at Kent Autistic Trust. You'll be supporting autistic adults and those with associated neurodevelopmental conditions in welcoming residential and supported living services across Medway, helping with practical and emotional daily support, personal care, medication, and engaging in meaningful activities like swimming, shopping, cinema trips, and even theme park days.

You’ll also be involved in supporting with everyday domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, comfortable living environment.

This is a rewarding support worker role where no two days are the same. Some of the people we support may express themselves through behaviours that reflect anxiety, sensory overload, or difficulties in communication. You’ll need to remain calm, consistent and compassionate, using person‑centred approaches to understand and respond appropriately to each individual’s needs.

If you’re someone who leads with empathy and believes everyone deserves a life full of choice, connection, and joy we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Specialist training & development, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• 28 days holiday plus the option to buy more
• Pension, sick pay, staff discounts, employee assistance programme
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Refer a friend scheme
• Fully paid enhanced DBS

Key Requirements

• Manual UK driving licence essential – confident driving mobility vehicles/people carriers
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Ability to confidently and consistently support individuals who may experience emotional distress, heightened anxiety, or difficulty regulating their behaviour
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• Clear, calm, and adaptable communication style to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication profiles

Lease Note

• We are unable to accept applications via recruitment agencies for this role.
• We are unable to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship visas.
• We are unable to accept applications fro those on restricted hour visa (students and COS).
• Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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