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Pembury, Kent
Support Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £8.57 - 8.57 per hour |
Overview
Support Worker Service/Location: Aspens - Pembury, Kent TN2 4QU Are you a support worker looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with complex service users and seeing them achieve a progressively more independent life style? If yes this may be the rewarding role you are looking for Here at Linnets we enjoy supporting the service users to live their lives to the full, improving their quality of life while pursuing things that makes them happy and as independent as possible. Linnets is an eight bedded house supporting individuals with high dependency complex needs all with learning disabilities ranging from moderate to severe. Our dedicated team of support workers support service users with activities of daily living such as personal care, preparing meals and keeping the environment safe and homely. We also support with leisure activities such as swimming, horse-riding, shopping, trampolining, day trips, meals out, cinema and holidays amongst other things. We are a fun supportive team that work together to give the very best to the people we support. Linnets' culture rests on values of respect, dignity, fairness, compassion, positivity, good humour, creativity, reliability, honesty and commitment. We have a very friendly staff team that is supportive of each other and the house has a positive relaxed atmosphere. If you find fulfilment supporting others and have a good sense of commitment and service to others then please, come join our team. 37 hours per week (long days or early/late shifts, including some weekends) About us At Aspens, we have over 100 years of experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum as well as children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities or complex needs. We are here to provide practical and emotional support at all levels of independence, in everyday environments and in the community so that each member of our extended family is empowered to live the way they choose. In fact, our most powerful advances come from the people we support, because they tell us how it should be. Support Worker Requirements An Individual with a level 2 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards the qualification Flexibility to work shifts including some weekends and sleep in duties and willing to support on service user holidays Support worker / Carer Experience Positive 'can-do' Attitude Friendly, Positive, Calm and Helpful Good problem solving skills Good Sense of Humour Team worker Flexible and Trustworthy Patient and Caring Attitude Good at listening Willing to learn The ideal support worker should be able to work as part of a team, be confident, caring, able to assist with recording finances, medication & writing and recording daily information. Drivers are preferable due to location Pay and Benefits Hourly rate of £8.57 per hour Holidays 22 days plus bank holidays Permanent contract & guaranteed hours Full Induction Paid Training Free Parking Ongoing employee training and development Caring supportive teams Pension enrolment Bonuses for new employee referrals Free DBS check Any offer would be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the charity. Whether you are experienced carer / support worker, or someone looking for a change in career if you are caring, compassionate and up for a challenge, APPLY NOW. Linnets )