Part Time Female Support Worker
Location: TN26 Kent
Salary: £14.60 per hour, including time and half on bank holidays.
Vacancy type: Permanent 15hr contract, 3 x 5 hour shifts per week, ideally 9.30‑2.30pm, including every other weekend.
Role: Provide compassionate support to a 58‑year‑old female client with an acquired brain injury and learning disabilities living in her own home. Work alongside live‑in carers to support daily living, community access and day‑time activities.
Support Requirements
* 5‑hour shifts, ideally 9.30‑2.30, 3 days per week, including one weekend every other week (set rolling rota).
* Hours include a mix of weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
* Must be licensed to drive an automatic car.
* Support includes assistance with personal care when requested by the client.
* Up‑to‑date DBS at enhanced level required; the employer will pay if you need to apply.
Qualities & Experience
* Passion and commitment for the role to make a difference to the client’s daily living.
* Confidence in water; can support client with swimming once per week at local pool (doesn’t need to swim, but should be confident in water).
* Highly responsible and accountable when safeguarding vulnerable adults.
* Resilient and confident when facing challenging situations.
* Nurturing and caring nature.
* Patience to form non‑judgemental relationships.
* Active and supportive listener.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient IT skills.
* Enthusiasm to support the client to participate in social and leisure activities.
* Flexibility to provide cover as and when required.
* Ability to bring your own strengths and interests to the team.
* Must be a driver.
* Previous support worker experience desirable; experience with challenging behaviours an advantage.
* Up‑to‑date DBS at enhanced level required; paid by employer.
To apply: If you are suitable, please apply.
Occupational requirement for females only – Equality Act 2010.
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