We are looking to appoint a full time (162.5 hours per month) and a part time (117.5 hours per month) SUPPORT WORKER to join our team at The New Bungalow, Aldington, Kent, TN25 7DT. Both roles are based on variable shifts which may include short days; long days; weekends; sleep-ins and occasional awake nights as allocated on a monthly rota.

So, if you are you an enthusiastic, motivated, considerate and patient individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities then join us at Canterbury Oast Trust as a SUPPORT WORKER.

As a SUPPORT WORKEr you will provide good quality care and support to the adults based on their needs through a person-centred approach. You will assist them in every aspect of their daily lives, including personal care by providing a safe and supportive environment that enables individuals to feel valued, reach their potential and nurture their aspirations.

The New Bungalow is home to six adults who have learning disability needs including physical and sensory impairments. As a SUPPORT WORKER based at the New Bungalow you will be working with adults with a variation of complex needs.

Canterbury Oast Trust takes pride in providing first class quality care and support for adults with learning disabilities across Kent and East Sussex. We provide long-term accommodation and care, based in unique family style homes. The ethos of all our homes is to support independence, dignity, choice and achievement by helping people to live the lives they choose.

IDEALLY YOU WILL NEED:

o An appreciation of the needs of people with learning disabilities plus physical and sensory impairments
o Experience of using specialist equipment and knowledge of autism, diabetes, epilepsy and dementia would be preferable but not essential as comprehensive training is available
o To be considerate, patient, self-motivated, enthusiastic and professional
o To be Flexible as hours include week-ends, sleep-ins and awake night duties as rostered
o Sound interpersonal skills
o Good verbal and written communication skills plus basic IT and report writing skills
o A willingness to work towards achieving a NVQ2 Diploma in Health and Social Care Qualification within 18 months of commencement
o To hold a driving licence (manual) as you may be required to drive our service users to appointments and activities using a pool car (manual)


IN RETURN WE OFFER:

o Competitive salary plus allowances (Service; Sleep-ins; Awake Nights and Week-ends)
o 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays; Additional annual leave for 3,4 and 5 years continuous service
o Paid DBS check
o Contributory pension scheme
o Healthcare Cash Plan
o Excellent training and development opportunities
o Free Parking
o Free entry to Rare Breeds Centre - 2 adults and 2 children


All appointments are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK; an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references.

If you believe you have the right values for our organisation which include dependability, respect and recognition; professionalism and quality; integrity and honesty; equality and fairness as well as resilience then we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd November 2018