Support Worker – Rochester

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Competitive pay

Diploma enrollment (Level 2–5)

£50 referral voucher

Paid training and induction

Wellbeing support with counselling

In‑house wellbeing team

24/7 live chat and video calls with C

Employee of the Month voucher £100

Team events

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Rochester to provide person‑centred assistance to a woman with focal epilepsy. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, and community access, with an emphasis on choice and independence.

Induction and role‑specific training are provided. Shifts include days and nights; timely updates to care plans and close collaboration with families and professionals are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with PEG and epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person‑centred support.
• Support daily routines and agreed personal goals.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide personal care.
• 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.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Follow care plan

Right to work in the UK

UK care experience

Full UK driving licence

PEG and epilepsy experience

Job description

Support Worker – Rochester

Location: Rochester, KentSalary: £14.00 – £17.00 per hourShift pattern: Days and nights available

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Support Worker in Rochester, paying £14.00 – £17.00 per hour, to provide reliable, personable support to a woman with structural focal epilepsy. As a Support Worker, you’ll help someone live with greater choice, independence and confidence, providing consistent support shaped around their individual needs and everyday life.

Our client requires someone with PEG experience, as well as experience with epilepsy. She is looking for someone compassionate who will go the extra mile to provide support with moving and positioning, personal care and assistance with all aspects of daily life.

You’ll follow a 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

7am – 7pm: Monday – Sunday
7pm – 10pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
10pm -7am: Monday – Sunday

Any specialist training required for the individual support package will be provided where appropriate.

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Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person‑centred support.
• Support daily routines and agreed personal goals.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Provide personal care.
• 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.
• Experience with PEG and epilepsy.

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.