Support Workers - Dover

Cucumber Recruitment Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shifts

Competitive Pay

Training and Development

Supportive Environment

Career Progression

Job summary

Cucumber Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our team across residential services, supported living, learning disability, autism, mental health, and complex needs settings. Flexible shifts and person-centred care are at the heart of this role.

You will support adults, promote independence, document notes, follow safeguarding and care plans, and collaborate with a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable individual with a person-centred approach.
• Experience in personal care, learning disabilities, autism, mental health, or complex needs is welcome.
• Able to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex care.
• Encourage independence, life skills and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Provide emotional support and enable community participation.
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques where required.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete accurate notes and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Join Our Outstanding Team at Cucumber Recruitment!

At Cucumber Recruitment, we are more than just a recruitment agency — we are a family of passionate and dedicated healthcare professionals. Our mission is to match talented Support Workers with rewarding roles where they can truly make a difference. We work with some of the UK’s leading healthcare providers and pride ourselves on delivering quality, compassion, and consistent support to both staff and clients.

If you’re caring, reliable, and committed to person-centred care, we’d love to welcome you into the Cucumber family.

We are recruiting Support Workers to work in a variety of settings, including:

• Residential services
• Supported living
• Learning disability and complex needs services
• Mental health services

Whether your experience is in personal care, learning disabilities, autism, mental health or complex behaviours, we have flexible and rewarding shifts to suit you

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker:

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or complex care
• Encourage independence, life skills and engagement in meaningful activities
• Provide emotional support and enable community participation
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques where required
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Complete accurate notes and communicate effectively with the team
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Why Choose Cucumber Recruitment?

Flexible Shifts: We understand life can be busy, so we offer flexible working hours to fit around your schedule. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or temporary roles, we have options to suit your needs.

Competitive Pay: Earn competitive rates with the potential for regular increases.

Training and Development: We provide comprehensive, ongoing training to help you grow in your role. All new starters will receive induction training and the opportunity to complete their Care Certificate, plus an extensive range of training courses.

Supportive Environment: Be part of a supportive, friendly team where your contributions are valued and recognised. We also offer 24/7 support from our experienced management team.

Career Progression: Opportunities to advance within the company and take on leadership roles in care.