Support Worker
Role Responsibility
Meadowside in Deal provides overnight residential stays for people with learning and physical disabilities and/or autism. We are seeking a 21-hour part-time Support Worker to join our team to provide a nurturing and safe environment that promotes the emotional and physical well-being of individuals.
Individuals should be flexible in their approach, able to work collaboratively, and share our commitment to improving outcomes for people. You will work alongside a supportive team to ensure the smooth running of the shift, providing stimulating and meaningful learning experiences and activities. With on-shift guidance and support, you will help supervise and respond to each person to ensure their safety while providing comfort, stimulation, and reassurance to make each visit an enjoyable stay.
The role will involve working a shift pattern that includes evenings, alternate weekends, and some bank holidays. You may also be required to support night cover, although there is a dedicated team for night support.
You will need to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards achieving this within two years of employment. You will also be expected to complete your Care Certificate if you do not already hold this.
You must be able to take personal and professional responsibility for your actions and performance. In return, you will be provided with an ongoing programme of specialist training and regular supervision to enable you to confidently progress in your career.
Rewards of working for Kent County Council
We value our staff as individuals and aim to help you achieve your full potential. As part of the employment deal, we offer a competitive range of benefits and flexible employment conditions to ensure staff make the most of their time working at Kent County Council.
As an organisation, we provide professional occupational health, counselling (Support Line), coaching, and mediation services to help you stay physically, emotionally, and mentally well. We also have staff groups that provide support and development opportunities for members of our diverse workforce.
Learning and development is an area Kent County Council is keen to provide; we want you to be the best you can be. That means investing in your development, so you have the right skills and mindset needed to do an excellent job.
Other rewards open to you at Kent County Council include the Kent Rewards scheme and provides:
1. tax-saving schemes for Childcare
2. cycle2Work scheme
3. discounts at Kent County Council Adult Education classes
4. discounted high street reloadable cards and vouchers including discounts from over 1,200 national and local retailers
5. pensions and financial support
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. These posts are considered by KCC to be customer-facing positions. 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 appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
To be considered for this role, please use the reasons for applying section within the job application to demonstrate your skills and experience relevant to the job description and person specification for the post; applications will be assessed against this. Please also state which position you are applying for.
Contact Details
For further information on this role, please contact:
* Joanne Neiles, Acting Manager on 07929461424 or email joanne.neiles@kent.gov.uk
* Kelly Field, Service Manager on 03000 415026 or email Kellyanne.field@kent.gov.uk
About the Company
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KCC is committed to building a workforce that 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 as 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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