CASUAL CARE WORKER/BANK SUPPORT WORKER

The Kent Autistic Trust is a well-respected specialist provider of services for adults with autism, with Outstanding ratings from CQC. We pride ourselves on offering superb training and career opportunities. Being part of our team will involve you working alongside our engaged frontline expert staff who are passionate about providing truly unique person centred care.

If you enjoy helping people and want to make a difference to their lives, then a Bank Support Worker role with The Kent Autistic Trust could be perfect for you. If you are looking for flexible work to fit around your commitments our flexible workforce bank could meet your needs. We can offer regular work, occasional shifts or simply work to enable staff to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. If you already have gained experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant or have valuable life skills gained through caring, then we want to hear from you. We are also interested in hearing from Senior Support Workers/Team Leaders who are interested in flexible work opportunities. As a Senior Support Worker it is important that you have the appropriate skills to motivate, encourage and manage other employees.

We have excellent opportunities for Casual Care Worker to join us at our Medway services.

CASUAL CARE WORKER/BANK SUPPORT WORKER

The successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

o A positive and compassionate attitude towards care
o Energetic approach to support with social activities
o Excellent communication skills
o Willingness to learn
o Team player


DESIRABLE SKILLS:

o Experience of working in challenging behaviour services
o NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care (Adults)
o Experience and/or knowledge of epilepsy
o Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS A CASUAL CARE WORKER/BANK SUPPORT WORKER:

o Comprehensive induction training
o An enhanced DBS check
o Ongoing accredited training and support
o Paid holiday
o Pension auto-enrolment


SUMMARY DETAILS

CASUAL CARE WORKER/ BANK SUPPORT WORKER

Hourly Rates plus holiday pay: Weekday £7.85 / Weekend £8.00 / Waking Night £10.00 / Sleep In per night £60.00

SHIFTS: Variable hours depending on the needs of each service.

LOCATION: Medway Towns

INDICATIVE CLOSING DATE: 15th October 2018

However, we will review applications promptly and will generally commence interviews before the indicative closing date.

INTERVIEW DATES: Arranged directly with the shortlisted candidate directly.

We will review applications promptly and will generally commence interviews before the closing date.

We do not accept applications made via agencies.

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