Support Worker Supported Living

Protea Care Homes (Kent) Ltd; Kempston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Job summary

Protea Care Homes (Kent) Ltd in the UK is seeking FULL-TIME Support Workers to join our team in Milton Keynes and Bedford. You will help adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs live safely and independently, building relationships and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.This role requires compassion, reliability and flexibility to work a 24/7 rota. You should have at least 2 years’ experience in learning disabilities/mental health and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and professional approach to care.
• Commitment to person-centred care and promoting independence.
• Flexible to work a 24/7 rota.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in learning disabilities/mental health.
• Full-time right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with daily living and maintaining their home.
• Encouraging independence, choice, and decision-making.
• Assisting with personal care when required, including toileting and bathing.
• Supporting access to community, social, and leisure activities.
• Assisting with health needs, including medication and appointments.
• Keeping accurate records and collaborating with others.
• Promoting wellbeing, safety, and dignity at all times.
• Support with managing finances as needed per policy.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Person-centred care

Flexible 24/7 rota

Right to work in UK

Job description

About us

Protea Care Homes is an established independent healthcare provider (since 1997), supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We deliver person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life.

The Role

We are looking for FULL TIME Support Workers to join our team in Milton Keynes and Bedford. You will play a vital role in supporting individuals to live safely, independently, and with confidence, while building meaningful relationships and delivering high-quality care

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting individuals with daily living and maintaining their home
• Encouraging independence, choice, and decision-making
• Assisting with personal care where required which may include toileting and bathing.
• Supporting access to community, social, and leisure activities
• Assisting with health needs, including medication and appointments
• Keeping accurate records and working collaboratively with others
• Promoting wellbeing, safety, and dignity at all times
• Support people with their finances, where necessary, and in line with the company policy.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

About You

• Compassionate, reliable, and professional
• Committed to person-centred care and supporting independence
• Flexible to work a 24/7 rota. (Please respond "yes" or "no" regarding your flexibility)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in learning disabilities/mental health
• Full-time right to work in the UK. (Please comment "yes" if that applies to you)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Experience

• learning disabilities and mental health: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person