Support Worker - Rusthall

Role Responsibility

We are looking for full-time and part-time Support Workers to join our friendly and dedicated team at Rusthall Adult Short Breaks, a residential service for adults aged 16 and over with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Rusthall provides short breaks for up to five people at a time, giving them and their carers valuable time to rest and recharge. Every stay is different, so this role offers the opportunity to support a wide range of individuals and make a meaningful difference each day.

To succeed in this role, you will need a positive and compassionate approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.

In return, we offer a full induction, comprehensive training, regular supervision, and ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and gain further qualifications through our learning and development programmes.

Hours are worked on a rota basis and include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

As a Support Worker at Rusthall Adult Short Breaks, you will play an important role in helping people enjoy positive, safe, and fulfilling stays with us.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting people to enjoy their short break and take part in meaningful activities

Helping individuals work towards their personal goals and outcomes

Providing support with personal care, medication, and health-related needs

Maintaining a safe, comfortable, and person-centred environment

Working collaboratively with families, carers, and external professionals to provide high-quality support

Salary and enhancements

Additional financial benefits include:

Sleep-in allowance of £42.80 per night. Just one sleep-in shift per week could increase your annual earnings by around £2,000.

Additional benefits

• Kent Rewards (Childcare Vouchers, Cycle2Work scheme, high‑street discounts)
• 10% discount on Adult Education courses
• 29 days annual leave (pro‑rata) plus Bank Holidays
• Eligibility to apply for the Blue Light Card for further savings

Expectations and requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to achieve this within two years
• Completion of the Care Certificate if not already held
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities
• Ability to take personal and professional responsibility for your practice

This role requires a full UK driving licence. However, the Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments, and applications will still be considered from candidates who are unable to drive because of a disability.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer facing position.  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.

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

Contact Details

To discuss the role, please contact Liz King liz.king@kent.go.uk or Bea Jazwinska Beata.jazwinska@kent.gov.uk or call us on 03000 415220

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.