At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a customer with daily living and personal care, promoting independence and social inclusion.
- Company: Join a top-rated workplace dedicated to transforming care and making a difference.
- Benefits: Earn £14.06 per hour, enjoy 34 days leave, health cash plan, and instant pay access.
- Other info: Great training, friendly colleagues, and opportunities for personal growth await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in someone's life while working in a fun and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in complex care or willingness to learn; Level 2 Diploma preferred.
The predicted salary is between 14.06 - 14.06 £ per hour.
Earn £14.06 per hour (£27,500 per annum) and great benefits including Health Cash Plan. Temporary (3-month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of an extension), full time (37.5hpw) – Ashford, Kent.
We have a brilliant opportunity for confident, positive, and open‑minded people to join our Transforming Care team, helping our lovely customer live a fulfilling life in his own home within the local community. Our customer has Autistic Spectrum Disorder and is looking for a fun and energetic team who can also be calm and understanding. You will work alongside him and support him in different physical activities. On a good day our customer likes to spend time in the garden, going out in the community on drives and walking.
Our gentleman customer is non‑verbal; however, he understands a lot of the words/phrases used around him or communicated to him. When speaking to him, it is important to speak clearly and slowly as it can take time for him to process certain information. Our customer communicates using Makaton and object of reference; he can understand most Makaton signs and use some Makaton signs. The most common sign used is the Makaton sign for “yes” and “thank you”. Our customers are able to pick up on body language easily. He can also communicate using PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). Our customers respond well to humour. For him, humour looks like, someone (including himself) falling over, tickles, funny voices etc.
Responsibilities
- Support with daily living, personal care and choices, putting the customer’s needs first
- Work with team, clinical colleagues and families to create and follow support plans
- Recognise their strengths and abilities and help them take the small steps at their pace, never losing sight of their dreams and aspirations
- Use the Positive Behavioural Support model to promote independence and social inclusion through person‑centred support
- Spot changes in health or mood, act quickly, and work with others to keep everyone safe
Why join us
This is more than a job, it’s a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK’s Great Places to Work!
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a Complex Care setting, with a Level 2 Diploma in Adult Health & Social Care or a willingness to work towards it
- Worked as a Support Worker, supporting people with complex needs or behaviours of distress
- A flexible, person‑centred approach, identifying each customer as unique and adapting to their needs
- Experience of positive risk management, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of customers and colleagues
- Knowledge of Makaton (but that’s not a deal breaker)
The practical bits
- Able to use technology to update and create support plans, communicate with colleagues and complete online learning
- We’ll provide a fantastic induction with ongoing learning and support
- You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check; we pay for it
What’s in it for you
- 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”)
- Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1,140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
- Instant pay access with Stream
- 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
- We’ll pay for your Care Certificate if you don’t already have it
Sometimes we close a job early, so don’t delay or you might miss out. For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk.
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