Support Worker Tonbridge, England
Job description
We are looking for a full time Support Worker and a Waking Night Support Worker to support an individual with autism in their own home, in Tonbridge in Kent.
Support Worker
Do you enjoy swimming, dancing, outdoor activities and visiting garden centres? Could you support someone to enjoy these too?
You will be supporting and encouraging a young man develop his independence with things such as daily house chores, weekly food shopping and some personal care.
Waking Night Support Worker
Could working nights suit you and your families life?
Waking Night Support Workers are required to remain awake throughout the night to be available to support individuals as and when required. The hours are 22:30 - 07:30, four nights a week.
Previous experience for both roles would be great but this is not essential, as long as you are a good communicator with the ability to reassure, understanding and patient - we can provide all the training to become a great Support Worker!
Got a question? No problem! We are happy to discuss the role further to make sure the role is right for you and you are right for the role! Call us on 01732905857
CV's will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK, Choice Support are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
What our employees say about working at Choice Support:
‘The job is enjoyable, you make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people and get to have a lot of fun going out with people’ Support Worker in London
‘I feel I’m doing something worthwhile. It is just a fulfilling and enriching job. We do make a difference.’ Team Leader in Essex.
Choice Support are proud to be one of a few social care charities recognised as a Great Place to Work.
Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
PPE Provided in service
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tonbridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK? we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
