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
Expectations and requirements
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to 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.
Support Worker - Rusthall • Rusthall, United Kingdom
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