Female Support Worker

Would you like to be part of a small and highly specialised service which is committed to supporting me in the community? Would you like to involve people and support them to be part of the local community? Would you like to be well trained, well supported, well paid and know that you are making a positive difference every time you go to work?

About Me: I am looking for people to support me in Canterbury both at home and in my local community. I like to be busy and enjoy spending time with animals, family & friends, going out to socialise and learning new skills. I will need people to support me all day in my home and the community with developing independent living skills, staying safe, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing anxiety and challenges specific to me. I can find time with my own thoughts challenging and need caring people to support me with these feelings. I am starting on a new journey in life in my own home which is exciting and scary, I will need support to achieve the best life can be for me, from people who are excited to take this journey with me.

Shift Patterns: This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends. There is always the option to discuss flexible shifts such as nights only, weekends only on part time hours.

Role Responsibility: I need my support workers to be caring, patient and understanding. My support workers need to be mindful of the language they use when communicating with me. The role will include supporting me in my own home and in the community. The role will include supporting me in difficult times and good. You will be required to work alongside specialists in multi-disciplinary teams. This may include Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more.

The Ideal Candidate: You should be experienced in supporting people with Autism and Mental Health diagnosis. Be resilient, patient and understanding. It will take a while to be able to develop a strong bond with me. Be consistent in your support approach. Be able to use language effectively to enable me to widen my opportunities. You should have the right attitude and a good sense of humour! Motivated to support me with a busy schedule. A good attendance record. The ability to work well as part of a team and independently, and with other professionals involved in my support. This is a specialist supported living support service in Canterbury and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training prior to supporting the person and this will take place locally.

About us: As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether it's ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package. You will get 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.