Support Worker in Sittingbourne

As a support Worker at Ulcomb House, you will have the opportunity to work with adults from different backgrounds with complex support needs.

Positive Behaviour support lies at the heart of the daily support we give.

Our service users are supported to make informed choices, ensuring their inclusion to improve their quality of life.

Every day is different as you build meaningful relationships with our service users that will enable them to grow confident to try out new things and develop new skills.

For the right individual, supporting people with complex needs is an extremely rewarding role as the skills you bring can make a huge difference to their lives.

Skills and experience required to be a Support WorkerThe ideal applicant will have:Care Certificate (not essential).

experience of working with young adults.

past experience of assisting people with Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviour.

Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).

We seek staff with positive attitudes, flexibility and good written and verbal communication.

Please see a full job specification attached to this advert on our website.

Support Worker shiftsThe role of Support Worker is full time at 37.

5 hours per week with shifts.

You will be required to work a mix of early and late shifts, some weekends and some bank holidays.

This is not an overnight role.

Early and late shift times are as follows:Early: 7:30am to 3pmLate: 2:30pm to 10pmUlcomb HouseBridge House is a large, comfortable home and is conveniently located just 10 a minute walk from Sittingbourne railway station.

It also benefits from being within sight of a bus stop.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SUPPORT WORKERClear career and personal development pathway (including employer funded professional study)Employer pension contribution schemePrivate healthcareFull health and wellbeing supportGreat company recognition programme (including longevity awards, KUDOS, Employee of the Month, FREE staff lottery, CareFriends recognition bonus payments)Comprehensive inductionEmployee referral schemeFree meals / fruit on shiftDBS check - we cover the cost of your DBS checkAccess to many other benefits: Blue Light Card; Concerts for Carers; Discounts for Carers +Most importantly, you will be valued for the work you do, and we highly regard a good work and home-life balance.

Recruiting ProcessWe manage a rigorous, fair recruitment process and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure as we undertake criminal record checksThank you for your interest in working for Cartref Homes.

We hope to be in touch with you very shortly