Role Responsibility
Meadowside offers overnight short breaks for people with learning disabilities and complex medical health needs from the age of sixteen upwards.
We are seeking a 15.5 hour Support Worker to join our team to provide a nurturing and safe environment which will promote the emotional and physical well-being of people. Individuals should be flexible in their approach, be able to work collaboratively and share our commitment to improving outcomes for people.
You will work alongside a small team to ensure the smooth running of the shift where people are provided with stimulating and meaningful learning experiences and activities. With on shift guidance and support, you will help to supervise and respond to each person to ensure their safety whilst providing them with the comfort, stimulation and reassurance to make each visit an enjoyable stay.
The role will involve working on a fixed rota pattern, that will include day shifts and night shifts, to include weekends and some bank holidays.
You will need to hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards achieving this within two years of employment. You will also be expected to complete your Care Certificate if you do not already hold this.
You will have experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and possess knowledge of safeguarding and adult protection. You must be able to take personal and professional responsibility for your actions and performance. In return, you will be provided with an ongoing programme of specialist training and be provided with regular supervision to enable you to confidently progress in your career.
Interviews will be conducted under the Choosing with Care assessment process.
Rewards of working for Kent County Council
We value our staff as individuals and aim to help you to achieve your full potential. As part of the employment deal, we offer a competitive range of benefits and flexible employment conditions to ensure staff make the most of their time working at Kent County Council.
As an organisation we provide professional occupational health, counselling (Support Line), coaching and mediation services to help you stay physically, emotionally and mentally well. We also have staff groups that provide you with support and development opportunities for members of our diverse workforce.
Learning and development is an area Kent County Council is keen to provide, we want you to be the best you can be. That means investing in your development, so you have the right skills and mind set needed to do an excellent job.
Other rewards open to you at Kent County Council include the Kent Rewards scheme and provides:
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
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Support Worker - Meadowside • Meadowside, Liverpool Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent , United Kingdom
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