Support Worker - Meadowside

Meadowside in Deal offers overnight residential stays for individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or autism.

We are looking for some part-time Support Workers to join our team. Your role will be to create a nurturing and safe environment that promotes the emotional and physical well-being of our residents. Flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to improving outcomes for people are essential qualities for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Provide stimulating and meaningful learning experiences and activities.
• Supervise and respond to each resident, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Offer stimulation and reassurance to make each visit enjoyable.

Shift Pattern:

• Includes evenings, alternate weekends, and some bank holidays.
• May require night cover support, although a dedicated night team is in place.

Qualifications:

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to achieve this within two years of employment.
• Complete the Care Certificate if not already held.

Expectations:

• Take personal and professional responsibility for your actions and performance.
• Engage in an ongoing programme of specialist training and regular supervision to support career progression.

Rewards of Working for Kent County Council:

• Competitive benefits and flexible employment conditions.
• Professional occupational health, counselling (Support Line), coaching, and mediation services.
• Support and development opportunities through staff groups.
• Investment in learning and development to help you achieve your full potential.

Join us at Meadowside and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives.

Other rewards open to you at Kent County Council include the Kent Rewards scheme and provides:

• tax saving schemes for Childcare
• cycle2Work scheme
• discounts at Kent County Council Adult Education classes
• discounted high street re-loadable cards and vouchers including discount from over 1,200 national and local retailers
• pensions and financial support

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

These posts are considered by KCC to be customer-facing positions. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

To be considered for this role, please use the reasons for applying section within the job application to demonstrate your skills and experience relevant to the job description and person specification for the post; applications will be assessed against this. Please also state which position you are applying for.