Support Worker - Tonbridge

Kent County Council; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a Permanent Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities, focusing on social inclusion and independence. The role involves providing support for personal care tasks and engaging individuals in community activities. Join a motivated team dedicated to professional development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with learning disabilities in accessing activities.
• Promote social inclusion and independence.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Kent County Council's Enablement & Support Services.

We are looking for a Permanent Support Worker to assist people with learning disabilities through a person-centred approach, focusing on the outcomes for the individual. This role promotes social inclusion, rights, and choices, leading to increased independence and fulfilled lives.

You will have a flexible approach to supporting people to access activities and participate fully in their local community. We also support individuals with more complex support and communication needs, and you may be required to provide support with some personal care tasks including continence and nutrition. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be provided with access to a vast range of training, support to learn, develop, and gain new skills, enabling you to become part of a professional, creative, and motivated team.

If you think this is you, then we want to hear from you. Please contact us for an informal chat or complete our application form.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

For further information regarding this role, please contact:

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, and those with caring responsibilities. We aspire to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note: If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible, as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated if a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.