Package Description
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.
Where You’ll Be Working
We are recruiting a Support Worker & Day Center Transport Driver to join our day and supported living services for people with complex needs and learning disabilities. The role will be based in the Medway area of Kent.
Benefits
- £13.00 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500*
- Outstanding career development
- Fully funded training and career development
- Blue Light card discount package
- Company pension scheme
Requirements
- A full UK driving licence
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
- Experience working with adults with complex learning disabilities and health care needs, or related background, qualifications or personal experience
- The ability to work cooperatively and professionally with colleagues, service users and others
- A caring, patient and reliable nature
- 12 months on your legal right to work
- Working 20 hours a week; shift pattern 8am – 10:30am / 3pm – 5:30pm
Responsibilities
- Encourage people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence
- Support activities of daily living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting
- Communicate effectively using people’s chosen methods
- Engage and motivate people we support to enhance their quality of life
- Specialise in supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
- Record and report changes in health or circumstances of service users to management
- Work as part of a team and use personal initiative
About Agincare
We’re a family‑run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we are one of the UK’s largest care providers and continue to grow. We have over 100 locations across England covering care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live‑in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal Opportunities
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all. Subject to terms and conditions.
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