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Manual License Required
On average, our starting salary for a support worker is £25,812 per year (based on a 35-hour week and including one sleep-in per week at £60 per night). Working an additional 6 hours per week (41 hours) increases the annual salary to £29,844 (including holiday allowance). Many experienced workers earn over £30,000 annually by picking up overtime.
As an outstanding provider, we value our staff, celebrate achievements, and offer staff engagement opportunities. Join our KAT family today!
Hours: 35
Shift: 3-week rolling rota including earlies, lates, and long days.
Location: Ashford
Meet The Team
Our Beaver Lane site offers superb residential accommodation for 5 autistic adults, including self-contained flats and shared communal spaces. Our tenants enjoy activities like visiting local places, gardening, walks, BBQs, music, creative pursuits, and socializing with the service chickens. The team is animal-loving, friendly, and eager to welcome new colleagues.
If you are positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate (don't worry if you're not animal crazy at first), we would love to hear from you.
Training Provided
* Care Certificate (transferable evidenced certificate accepted)
* Company Induction
* KAT Foundation Training Award
* Specialist Pathway Training
* Health and Safety and Compliance Training
* On-the-job observation and assessments
Tasks / Responsibilities of a Support Worker
* Drive a mobility car or service vehicle. Manual License required (ESSENTIAL)
* Support individuals with behaviors such as stress, self-harm, aggression, property damage, etc.
* Assist with community activities like biking, walks, shopping
* Administer medication
* Assist with personal care and hygiene
* Be confident in lone working
* Handle household tasks including cooking and cleaning
* Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and dignity
* Manage money for shopping and banking
* Support individuals with additional needs (epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities)
* Build good relationships with staff across services
* Maintain accurate written records
Qualities of a Support Worker
* Problem-solving skills
* Understanding individual abilities and needs
* Promoting independence and choice
* Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
* Good teamwork
* Commitment to personal development
Benefits
* Paid DBS Check
* 28 days holiday plus optional 5 extra days (Pro Rata for Part Time)
* Sick pay after 12 months
* Death in Service Benefits
* Some shift meals
* Long Service Awards
* Pension (after 3 months)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Discounted gym membership
* Financial well-being scheme
* Additional sleep-in shifts
* Opportunities for extra shifts at enhanced rates
* Paid training
About The Trust
Supporting over 80 people across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust offers residential, supported living, day services, respite, and outreach. We focus on high-quality, person-centered support, with many services rated good or outstanding by CQC.
Our Values
We are committed to independence, inclusion, and respecting individual choices. We seek support workers who value every person and their needs.
We do not accept agency applications. Please see our Privacy Notice on our website. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
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