Support Worker
| Posting date: | 20 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22,840 to £30,000p.a. (inc overtime) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | ME2 3JR |
| Company: | The Kent Autistic Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 34224-124-04191058 |
Summary
SUPPORT WORKER JOBS WITH A DIFFERENCE-
Be part of an amazing expanding support team. Immediate interviews available - for new to care and experienced staff in Kent. Supporting autistic adults with their day to day needs and a wide range of activities including visit theme parks, swimming, walking and shopping. Excellent specialist training provided.
We are particularly in seeking dedicated and compassionate staff members who possess British Sign Language (BSL) skills to join our team.
On average our starting salary for a support worker is £24,720 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 £28,460 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.
Start making a difference and join our KAT family today!
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
Hours: 35 hours per week
Three week rolling Rota which consists of Earlies 7.30am 4.00pm and Lates 4.00pm 10.30pm
This includes weekends, bank holidays Christmas
START MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN OUR KAT FAMILY TODAY!
HOURS: 35 (You Need to be able to Drive)
LOCATION: River Driver, Strood
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
We are seeking a Specialist Support Worker with 2 years experience of supporting autistic adults. This is a full time and permanent position working for a very well-established autistic care provider. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.
KAT provide practical and emotional support to ensure the adults we care for enjoy active lives in the community. We support individuals on a 1:1 basis with complex needs, including physical and learning disabilities.
We are an outstanding care employer and very proud of the specialist PBS training, coaching and ongoing support that our practice development team provide to our staff.
Meet the Team:
River Drive is a unique purpose built service that is split over 2 floors, Currently supporting 3 adults with autism, 1 who lives within the supported living flat and the other 2 having their own rooms and share the communal space.
Our residents participate in a wide range of activities, they enjoy going on trips to the theatre, visiting local wildlife parks to feed the ducks, and going for a drive to the coast to enjoy tea by the sea.
We are looking for a specialist support worker that believes that everyone has the right to be involved in all aspects of their lives, and can support and encourage people to take an active part in all that they do.
The specialist staff team in situ are looking forward to welcoming a new colleague and have suggested we let you know that they love a good catch up together over coffee and, are hoping to plan a relaxing team visit to a spa very soon!
If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (and fancy a relaxing spa day with new colleges) then we would love to hear from you.
Training Provided:
o Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate)
o Company Induction
o KAT Foundation Training Award
o Specialist Pathway Training
o Health and Safety and Compliance Training
o On the job observation and assessments
Support Worker Jobs with a difference-
Be part of an amazing expanding support team. Immediate interviews available - for new to care and experienced staff in Kent. Supporting autistic adults with their day to day needs and a wide range of activities including visit theme parks, swimming, walking and shopping. Excellent specialist training provided.
We are particularly in seeking dedicated and compassionate staff members who possess British Sign Language (BSL) skills to join our team.
On average our starting salary for a support worker is £22,840 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 £26,224 per year. 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. W
Start making a difference and join our KAT family today!
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
Hours: 35 hours per week
Three week rolling rota which consists of earlies 7.30am 4.00pm and lates 4.00pm 10.30pm
This includes weekends, bank holidays Christmas
START MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN OUR KAT FAMILY TODAY!
HOURS: 35 (You Need to be able to Drive)
LOCATION: River Driver, Strood
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
We are seeking a Specialist Support Worker with 2 years experience of supporting autistic adults. This is a full time and permanent position working for a very well-established autistic care provider. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.
KAT provide practical and emotional support to ensure the adults we care for enjoy active lives in the community. We support individuals on a 1:1 basis with complex needs, including physical and learning disabilities.
We are an outstanding care employer and very proud of the specialist PBS training, coaching and ongoing support that our practice development team provide to our staff.
Meet the Team:
River Drive is a unique purpose built service that is split over 2 floors, Currently supporting 3 adults with autism, 1 who lives within the supported living flat and the other 2 having their own rooms and share the communal space.
Our residents participate in a wide range of activities, they enjoy going on trips to the theatre, visiting local wildlife parks to feed the ducks, and going for a drive to the coast to enjoy tea by the sea.
We are looking for a specialist support worker that believes that everyone has the right to be involved in all aspects of their lives, and can support and encourage people to take an active part in all that they do.
The specialist staff team in situ are looking forward to welcoming a new colleague and have suggested we let you know that they love a good catch up together over coffee and, are hoping to plan a relaxing team visit to a spa very soon!
If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (and fancy a relaxing spa day with new colleges) then we would love to hear from you.
Training Provided:
o Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate)
o Company Induction
o KAT Foundation Training Award
o Specialist Pathway Training
o Health and Safety and Compliance Training
o On the job observation and assessments
About the Trust:
Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, mental health issues, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.
Benefits We Offer you as a Specialist Support Worker:
We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:
o Paid DBS Check
o 28 days holiday, plus option to buy 5 extra days pa (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
o Company Sick Pay after 12 months service
o Death in Service Benefits
o Some meals provided, depending on shifts
o Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
o Pension (after 3 months)
o Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
o Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
o Discounted Gym Membership
o Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
o Additional Sleep In Shifts may be available
o Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates
o Superb paid training
o Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship
o Refer a Friend via Care Friends App- Where points mean pounds!
Our Values and Commitment:
KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.
We seek Support Workers who really value every person, whether it's the people we support, their families, carers, or other staff by respecting their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
We hope you are one of them!
We do not accept applications made via agencies for Support Workers.
Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.
Be part of an amazing expanding support team. Immediate interviews available - for new to care and experienced staff in Kent. Supporting autistic adults with their day to day needs and a wide range of activities including visit theme parks, swimming, walking and shopping. Excellent specialist training provided.
We are particularly in seeking dedicated and compassionate staff members who possess British Sign Language (BSL) skills to join our team.
On average our starting salary for a support worker is £24,720 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 £28,460 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.
Start making a difference and join our KAT family today!
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
Hours: 35 hours per week
Three week rolling Rota which consists of Earlies 7.30am 4.00pm and Lates 4.00pm 10.30pm
This includes weekends, bank holidays Christmas
START MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN OUR KAT FAMILY TODAY!
HOURS: 35 (You Need to be able to Drive)
LOCATION: River Driver, Strood
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
We are seeking a Specialist Support Worker with 2 years experience of supporting autistic adults. This is a full time and permanent position working for a very well-established autistic care provider. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.
KAT provide practical and emotional support to ensure the adults we care for enjoy active lives in the community. We support individuals on a 1:1 basis with complex needs, including physical and learning disabilities.
We are an outstanding care employer and very proud of the specialist PBS training, coaching and ongoing support that our practice development team provide to our staff.
Meet the Team:
River Drive is a unique purpose built service that is split over 2 floors, Currently supporting 3 adults with autism, 1 who lives within the supported living flat and the other 2 having their own rooms and share the communal space.
Our residents participate in a wide range of activities, they enjoy going on trips to the theatre, visiting local wildlife parks to feed the ducks, and going for a drive to the coast to enjoy tea by the sea.
We are looking for a specialist support worker that believes that everyone has the right to be involved in all aspects of their lives, and can support and encourage people to take an active part in all that they do.
The specialist staff team in situ are looking forward to welcoming a new colleague and have suggested we let you know that they love a good catch up together over coffee and, are hoping to plan a relaxing team visit to a spa very soon!
If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (and fancy a relaxing spa day with new colleges) then we would love to hear from you.
Training Provided:
o Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate)
o Company Induction
o KAT Foundation Training Award
o Specialist Pathway Training
o Health and Safety and Compliance Training
o On the job observation and assessments
Support Worker Jobs with a difference-
Be part of an amazing expanding support team. Immediate interviews available - for new to care and experienced staff in Kent. Supporting autistic adults with their day to day needs and a wide range of activities including visit theme parks, swimming, walking and shopping. Excellent specialist training provided.
We are particularly in seeking dedicated and compassionate staff members who possess British Sign Language (BSL) skills to join our team.
On average our starting salary for a support worker is £22,840 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 £26,224 per year. 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. W
Start making a difference and join our KAT family today!
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
Hours: 35 hours per week
Three week rolling rota which consists of earlies 7.30am 4.00pm and lates 4.00pm 10.30pm
This includes weekends, bank holidays Christmas
START MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN OUR KAT FAMILY TODAY!
HOURS: 35 (You Need to be able to Drive)
LOCATION: River Driver, Strood
About the Specialist Support Worker Role:
We are seeking a Specialist Support Worker with 2 years experience of supporting autistic adults. This is a full time and permanent position working for a very well-established autistic care provider. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.
KAT provide practical and emotional support to ensure the adults we care for enjoy active lives in the community. We support individuals on a 1:1 basis with complex needs, including physical and learning disabilities.
We are an outstanding care employer and very proud of the specialist PBS training, coaching and ongoing support that our practice development team provide to our staff.
Meet the Team:
River Drive is a unique purpose built service that is split over 2 floors, Currently supporting 3 adults with autism, 1 who lives within the supported living flat and the other 2 having their own rooms and share the communal space.
Our residents participate in a wide range of activities, they enjoy going on trips to the theatre, visiting local wildlife parks to feed the ducks, and going for a drive to the coast to enjoy tea by the sea.
We are looking for a specialist support worker that believes that everyone has the right to be involved in all aspects of their lives, and can support and encourage people to take an active part in all that they do.
The specialist staff team in situ are looking forward to welcoming a new colleague and have suggested we let you know that they love a good catch up together over coffee and, are hoping to plan a relaxing team visit to a spa very soon!
If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (and fancy a relaxing spa day with new colleges) then we would love to hear from you.
Training Provided:
o Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate)
o Company Induction
o KAT Foundation Training Award
o Specialist Pathway Training
o Health and Safety and Compliance Training
o On the job observation and assessments
About the Trust:
Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, mental health issues, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.
Benefits We Offer you as a Specialist Support Worker:
We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:
o Paid DBS Check
o 28 days holiday, plus option to buy 5 extra days pa (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
o Company Sick Pay after 12 months service
o Death in Service Benefits
o Some meals provided, depending on shifts
o Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
o Pension (after 3 months)
o Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
o Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
o Discounted Gym Membership
o Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
o Additional Sleep In Shifts may be available
o Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates
o Superb paid training
o Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship
o Refer a Friend via Care Friends App- Where points mean pounds!
Our Values and Commitment:
KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.
We seek Support Workers who really value every person, whether it's the people we support, their families, carers, or other staff by respecting their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
We hope you are one of them!
We do not accept applications made via agencies for Support Workers.
Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.