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 based at Homelands in the rural village of Aldington, Nr Ashford, Kent.

Homelands is a listed building arranged over a number of levels and is home to 8 service users aged between 31 to 48 with mild to moderate learning disabilities and the range of support needs being quite independent to full personal care.

As a Support Worker for adults with learning disabilities you will provide good quality care and support to the adults based on their needs through a person-centred approach.

You will be required to work on a rota basis of mixed shifts including sleep-ins and long-days; weekends and bank holidays. Typical shifts may be 9.00am - 11.00pm; sleep; 7.00am - 9.30am [sleep-in]; 9.00am - 10.30pm [long-day]; 9.00am - 4.00pm or 9.00am - 5.00pm.[day shift]. You will provide personal care to both male and female service users with a variety of needs.

You will support them in their day to day activities within the community as well as providing a safe and supportive environment that enables individuals to feel valued, reach their potential and nurture their aspirations.

Canterbury Oast Trust takes pride in providing first class care and support for adults with learning disabilities across Kent and East Sussex. We provide long-term accommodation and care, based in small 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
o To be considerate, patient, self-motivated, enthusiastic, respectful, non-judgmental and professional
o To be flexible as hours include short days, long days, weekends and sleep-ins as rostered
o Sound interpersonal skills
o Good verbal and written communication skills plus basic IT and report writing skills
o Qualifications are not required as you will have the opportunity to undertake your Care Certificate at COT during your induction period and then work towards your NVQ2/Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care Qualification within 18 months of commencement
o To hold a driving licence due to our rural location and the requirement to take service users to their activities and/or appointments using a pool car.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:

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 including the Care Certificate; NVQ 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care; and subject to the needs of the service - Moving and Handling People; Diabetes; Insulin Administration; Dementia; Epilepsy; Administration of Medication; Autism; Aspergers.


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: 28th November 2018

Interview date: 10th/11th December 2018