Support Worker

Support WorkerRole Responsibility

Have you ever considered a career in care?

We are excited to offer a part time opportunity, within our Community Day Services team, supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities in East Kent. As a Support Worker , you will help individuals develop essential life skills, use, and be part of their local communities, and achieve their personal goals.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people's lives, this could be the opportunity for you. Working in care is one of the most rewarding paths you can take-supporting others to live more independently, confidently, and happily.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to bring:

• Empathy and compassion - understanding and caring about the needs of others
• Patience and resilience - supporting individuals at their own pace
• Good communication skills - listening, encouraging, and engaging effectively
• Reliability and responsibility - being dependable and trustworthy
• Teamwork - working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals

About the Role

You will work as part of a team both in our dedicated building spaces supporting with activities such as cooking, arts and crafts and boccia, and within the local community supporting trips to go fishing, swimming, sailing and bowling to name a few. You will deliver person-centred, outcome-focused support . Your role will involve:

• Supporting individuals to achieve personal goals and aspirations
• Promoting independence through tailored care plans
• Encouraging social inclusion and community participation
• Assisting with some intimate personal care and mobility needs, including manual handling
• Collaborating with colleagues across East Kent services as needed
• If you are able to drive our service vehicles, this would be great though not essential.

This is a customer-facing role , and you will be expected to demonstrate a good command of spoken English to meet the requirements of the Immigration Act (2016).

What we can offer you

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to learn, we will support you every step of the way.

You will receive:

*A comprehensiveinduction programme

*Completion of theCare Certificate

*Training inmanual handling , medication , and other mandatory modules

• Minibus driver training (if required)
  
  *Ongoing development opportunities, including the chance to gain aDiploma Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Additional Requirements

*This post is subject to anEnhanced DBS check

*You must be aUK resident with the appropriate right to work documentation. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Why Join Us?

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Kent County Council also offers a range of benefits, including:

*Access to theCycle to Work Scheme

• Support groups and networks to share knowledge and expertise
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Excellent local government pension scheme

For more information please contact Martin Keane:

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

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

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

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Salary 26956

Contract type Fixed Term Part Time

Working Hours 22.5 hours per week

Location Meadowside, Walmer, United Kingdom

Job category Social Care - Unqualified

Job Reference REF/TP/167433/15215

Closing Date 20 September, 2026

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