Support Worker - Part time day service
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,888.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £12.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2026 |
| Location: | ME7 5AA |
| Company: | The Kent Autistic Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 39033-124-03251044 |
Summary
Meet the Team:
Our Club 21 site is a lively day service provision that supports 8 individuals (male & female). The service is based on three floors and has individual areas as well as communal areas to meet the needs of the people they support. The individuals participate in a wide range of activities within the community including horse riding, swimming, visiting local zoos and museums, and attending courses at the local adult education centre. They also like a spot of baking back at Club 21. The specialist staff team in situ is looking forward to welcoming a new colleague to their award-winning team and has suggested we let you know they love a bit of karaoke!
If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (hopefully you love a sing-along as much as they do) then we would love to hear from you.
WHAT WE OFFER
o Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
o Specialist training & development, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
o 28 days holiday plus the option to buy more
o Pension, sick pay, staff discounts, employee assistance programme
o Friendly, supportive team culture
o Refer a friend scheme
o Fully paid enhanced DBS
KEY REQUIREMENTS
o Manual UK driving licence essential confident driving mobility vehicles/people carriers
o Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
o Ability to confidently and consistently support individuals who may experience emotional distress, heightened anxiety, or difficulty regulating their behaviour
o Clear, calm, and adaptable communication style to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication profiles
WORKING PATTERN
This role is located at our day service in Brompton High street Gillingham, the service runs from Monday - Friday.
The vacancy is for 4 days a week from 9am - 4.30pm and will be fixed days
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 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 Recruitment Incentive for Staff Introductions
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.
Our Club 21 site is a lively day service provision that supports 8 individuals (male & female). The service is based on three floors and has individual areas as well as communal areas to meet the needs of the people they support. The individuals participate in a wide range of activities within the community including horse riding, swimming, visiting local zoos and museums, and attending courses at the local adult education centre. They also like a spot of baking back at Club 21. The specialist staff team in situ is looking forward to welcoming a new colleague to their award-winning team and has suggested we let you know they love a bit of karaoke!
If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (hopefully you love a sing-along as much as they do) then we would love to hear from you.
WHAT WE OFFER
o Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
o Specialist training & development, including Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
o 28 days holiday plus the option to buy more
o Pension, sick pay, staff discounts, employee assistance programme
o Friendly, supportive team culture
o Refer a friend scheme
o Fully paid enhanced DBS
KEY REQUIREMENTS
o Manual UK driving licence essential confident driving mobility vehicles/people carriers
o Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
o Ability to confidently and consistently support individuals who may experience emotional distress, heightened anxiety, or difficulty regulating their behaviour
o Clear, calm, and adaptable communication style to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication profiles
WORKING PATTERN
This role is located at our day service in Brompton High street Gillingham, the service runs from Monday - Friday.
The vacancy is for 4 days a week from 9am - 4.30pm and will be fixed days
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 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 Recruitment Incentive for Staff Introductions
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.