We are looking for Support Worker to join our friendly team!
Location: Smarden, Ashford.
Hourly Rate: £15:00 plus mileage reimbursement at 30p per mile
Hours of work: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. 09:00 - 15:00
Eligibility Criteria for a Support Worker:
• Previous experience in community support or social services
• Previous experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Epilepsy.
• Previous experience with working with people with specific communication needs related to Autism.
• Able to think on your feet and plan ahead.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own car and business insurance (essential)
• Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
Support Worker Requirements
We look for a Support Worker who is genuinely interested in care and passionate with genuine empathy who enjoys making a difference to the lives of others.
To be a great Support Worker for Continuity of Care Services, you should be:
• Friendly, kind with good observation skills and confidence
• Punctual, reliable, organised
• Hard- working
• Able to remain calm under pressure
About the Role:
Continuity of Care Services is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to support a young lady with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Complex Language needs, Epilepsy and who experiences high levels of Anxiety in her daily life. She requires assistance with taking her to her day activity. The day activity starts at 9:30, so you will need to pick our client up at 9:00am in Smarden and then travel to the day activity, in your own car, in Biddenden. You will support and encourage participation in a wide- range of activities during the day. You will be required to return home for 3:00pm. It is important that you are a confident and calm driver.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
If this sounds like a perfect career opportunity for you, please apply now!!!
Advantages of Joining our Team:
• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression
• DBS assistance
• £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Saving Scheme
• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available
• Company phone
Our recruitment process
Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.