Support Worker - Rochester
£12.74 per hour
We Are Recruiting:
2 x Male Support Workers
1 x Female Support Worker
These positions are subject to Genuine Occupational Requirements in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the needs and preferences of the people we support.
Typical Shifts
Monday to Sunday (including rotating weekends)
- Early Shift: 7:30am - 2:30pm
- Late Shift: 2:15pm - 9:15pm
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to a vehicle preferred
- Must be able to work weekends
Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued
We reward your dedication and commitment with an excellent benefits package, including:
- Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Stream - access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
- Funded Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts at major retailers
- 24/7 GP and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Health cash plans available for colleagues and their families
- Enhanced retirement leave
- Long service awards
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a sector-leading organisation
About the Role
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and hands‑on Support Workers to join our friendly residential service in Rochester.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults with a range of needs, helping them to live independently, pursue their goals and enjoy meaningful lives within their local community.
No two days are the same. You will be supporting individuals with:
- Personal care, including bathing, dressing and hygiene support
- Helping people prepare meals and maintain their homes
- Medication support where required
- Accessing the local community, including shopping, appointments and social activities
- Building confidence and promoting independence
- Encouraging hobbies, interests and new experiences
- Supporting people to maintain relationships with family and friends
One day you could be supporting someone on a trip to the cinema, local pub or community event, while the next you could be helping them develop life skills at home, enjoy a film night or achieve a personal goal.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking compassionate and resilient individuals who have a genuine passion for supporting others.
Ideally, candidates will have experience supporting people with:
- Autism
- Mental health conditions
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Behaviours of distress
- Trauma‑informed approaches
- Forensic backgrounds
- Complex support needs
You should be:
- Caring and patient
- Flexible and dependable
- Calm under pressure
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Committed to improving the lives of the people you support
Why Choose Voyage Care?
Experience in care is welcome but not essential. What matters most is having the right values, a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference.
We'll provide full training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your career through our excellent Grow Together programme.
Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a rewarding new career, Voyage Care will give you the skills, support and opportunities you need to succeed.
All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
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