Support worker in Maidstone inMaidstone PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 per hour
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PCAS Kent r5CaCmirY
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Support worker Job details Posting date: 30 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 29 November 2025 Location: Maidstone, Kent Remote working: On-site only Company: PCAS Kent Job type: Permanent Job reference: Support worker - Maidstone Apply for this job Summary Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals lives? We are currently looking for support workers who have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism in a supported living setting to work in the Maidstone area. What will you be doing? As a support worker not only will you change people’s lives by doing something you enjoy, you will learn about yourself as an individual and gain some of the best life experiences. Your role will consist of a variety of tasks as well as delivering person-centered support and promoting individuals independence. Some tasks involved in the role will include: - Accessing the local community: Supporting with shopping, going out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park! - Daily living support: Assisting with meal preparations, helping around the home such as vacuuming and washing clothes. - Companionship: Sharing conversations and spending time together. - Personal Care: Cleaning, showering and assisting with medication. - Running errands: Supporting with tasks such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions. - Supporting someone to achieve their goals in life: Empowering individuals to live independently and lead a healthy fulfilling life. If you share our values and have compassion, empathy and willing to take on a challenge, this could be the job for you. Why choose us? We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications. We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include: - Quarterly employee recognition awards with the chance to win a £150 gift card of your choice. - Fully funded qualifications to support you in your role and with career progression. - Blue Light Card. - Your wellbeing matters to us! Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you 24/7 access to tools like health plans, mindful resources and free counselling to support your mental and physical wellbeing. Who are we looking for? - NVQ Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent or willing to work towards the qualification. - Minimum 2 years experience in the care sector is essential. - Experience working in a supported living setting with individuals with learning disabilities and autism. - We’re all about working smarter and are paper free! so you’ll need your own smartphone to stay on top of care plans, log notes and view rota’s. Hours: Full time (40hrs) - Fully flexible between 7am-10pm including weekends. PCAS Kent is an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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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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