Support Workers

The Kent Autistic Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Canterbury is seeking a compassionate Specialist Support Worker. This fixed-term role offers a starting salary of £25,812 per year, with potential for higher earnings through overtime. You will receive training and work varied shifts, contributing to enriching the lives of those you support. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Training Provided

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Manual License required.
• Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate).
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in daily activities and care.
• Participate in a rolling rota including varied shifts.
• Contribute to team and charity development.

Skills

Positive and forward-thinking attitude

Compassionate approach

Job description

Support Worker Jobs with a difference

Regrettably we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

This is a fixed term contract until August 2026 or until the post holder returns.

Manual License required.

On average our starting salary for a support worker is £25,812 per year (based on a 35‑hour week and including one sleep‑in per week at £60 per night). Just working an additional 6 hours per week, i.e., 41 hours, will allow you to earn £29,844 per year (including holiday allowance). Indeed, our Support Workers can earn significantly higher salaries by picking up overtime, with many of our experienced workers earning more than £30,000 per year.

As an outstanding provider, we also look after our amazing staff because they make an enormous difference every day. We value every staff member, celebrate our staffs' achievements, and make sure they contribute to steering the Charity, through many staff engagement opportunities.

Start making a difference and join our KAT family today!

Hours: 35

Shift: Rolling Rota including Earliest 7AM‑4PM, Lates 4PM‑10PM and Long days 7AM‑10PM.

Location: Canterbury

If you are a positive, forward‑thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (don't worry if you're not animal crazy as you soon will be) then we would love to hear from you.

Training Provided

• Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate)
• Company Induction
• KAT Foundation Training Award
• Specialist Pathway Training
• Health and Safety and Compliance Training
• On the job observation and assessments