Are you searching for a rewarding yet challenging career? Do you have a caring attitude and a desire to make a difference?

We are seeking Support Workers to join our brand new service based in the beautiful grounds of Hothfield Manor, on the outskirts of Ashford. Our new service will support service users in bungalow settings, staffed 24 hours a day. Each one of our service users has varied interests and we are seeking staff who share similar passions who can provide the highest standards of care and support.

Gentleman C

Gentleman C likes to maintain regular contact with his family and he feels most reassured when staff are consistent, working within and maintaining clear boundaries. His team will, over time, develop a strong therapeutic relationship with him, establishing effective routines.

His team will require a good understanding of Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, although full training will be given. They will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a firm yet kind way and will actively collaborate with parents and peers.

The Role of Support Worker

As a Support Worker you will ensure the highest standards of care and support are delivered to our service users, encompassing all activities of daily living. You will act as a role model and will be actively involved in engaging service users with daily activities, educational and behavioural support programmes and leisure/recreational activities.

Staff will need to help with food preparation, medication, carrying out general tasks like housework, laundry and shopping, assisting service users to manage budgets, paying bills and writing letters.

You will develop and maintain a good level of awareness of safeguarding, protection issues and the individual procedures required to promote the safety and wellbeing of our service users and to raise any concerns with key professionals and managers. You will develop and maintain accurate plans, reports and records and contribute towards risk assessments and care plans for service users. You will develop competence in administering medication in line with Service Policy and Procedures.

Support Workers will be expected to work a mixture of day and night shifts, including weekends on a rota system.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals who want to make a positive difference to our service users. You do not need experience of health and social care and full training will be provided, however you do need to have compassion and a positive attitude.

The Huntercombe Group offer a variety of excellent benefits including free Life Assurance, contributory Pension Scheme, bespoke development programme and free car parking on site.

If you have the skills to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of quality care please click Apply Now.

As we are advertising for a number of different service users, please quote reference number THG/MC when applying.


Closing Date for applications:- Friday 18th January 2019