This role as a Support Worker & Transport Driver at Enable in Rochester involves making a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals with complex support needs. You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Support Worker & Transport Driver, you will be responsible for offering encouragement, support, communication, and engagement to the individuals we support, helping them to be active in their communities and enhance their quality of life. You will also be required to keep accurate records and work as part of a team.
About us
Agincare is a family-run organisation that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. They are one of the UK’s largest care providers with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England, including care homes, home care branches, and supported living properties.
Job responsibilities
- Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.
- Supporting activities of daily living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
- Communicating effectively using people’s chosen methods.
- Engaging – promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life.
- Specialising – supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches.
- Recording – keeping accurate records and reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management.
- Team player – working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.
What is required from you?
- A full UK driving licence.
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
- Previous experience working with adults with complex learning disabilities and healthcare needs, or any related personal experience, background or qualifications.
- 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 20hrs a week, shift pattern 8am – 5pm.
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.
Equal Opportunities
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Subject to terms and conditions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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