Support Worker in Maidstone inMaidstone PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 to £12.53 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 30 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £12.53 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 11 November 2025 Location: Maidstone, Kent Remote working: On-site only Company: Choice Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: Heath Apply for this job Summary About the role: We are opening a new service in Maidstone supporting a lady as she moves into her own home. Be a part of her journey as she settles in home and explores the local community. You will be providing support to her in her home helping her with her day-to-day life and assist her in enjoying her favourite activities as well as exploring new ones. The lady attends the farm 3 days a week where she looks after the animals, farm and vegetable plots and she enjoys practicing Tai Chi by via YouTube. You will also join her in enjoying a warm hot chocolate at Costa Coffee. First and foremost, our goal is to provide fantastic opportunities and positive. We aim to support people to live big, set ambitious goals and gain independence skills. There is no requirement for personal care. Hours: Full time (39 hours) and part time hours available. Various shifts available starting from 8:30am and waking nights shifts 8.30pm – 5.30am. Location: Maidstone with good bus links. About you: We are looking for someone who really cares about helping others and wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives. This job can be challenging at times, but it’s also very rewarding. If you’re thinking about building a career in care, we will support you every step of the way. You’ll get a full induction when you start, plus ongoing training to help you become a confident and skilled support worker. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship, please only apply if you can work in the UK. Closing date: 11th November If you are shortlisted, you will receive a call on 13th November for a quick chat about the role and to discuss your suitability. Formal interviews will take place on 20th and 21st November. We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview - if you believe you meet this criterion, please contact a member of the People & Performance team to discuss this with them. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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