About this role
Job summary 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. You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs. Where youll be working: We are looking for Support Workers to work in our services across; Rainham, Rochester, Gillingham in Kent. We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes. As an Agincare employee youll enjoy: £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 What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work 12 months Experience in Support Work A full valid UK drivers Licence How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support. As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following; Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.
Main duties of the job This opportunity is for individuals capable of making a significant impact in the lives of young individuals with complex support needs. Candidates should be enthusiastic, possess stellar people skills, and exhibit a proactive approach to their duties. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and other complex needs. The positions are based across Kent, in locations including Rainham, Rochester, and Gillingham. Notable benefits include a competitive hourly wage of £13.00, a 'refer a friend' scheme, career development opportunities, funded training, and a company pension scheme. Applicants are required to have at least 12 months of the right to work in the UK, a year's experience in support work, and a valid UK drivers license. The duties will require encouraging active community participation, supporting activities of daily living, effective communication using preferred methods, and promoting quality of life enhancements. The role involves both teamwork and independent initiative, adhering to protocols while ensuring positive outcomes for those they support.
About us Agincare is a well-established family-run business that has been dedicated to caring for and supporting individuals since 1986. With a team of over 4,500 members, Agincare is among the UK's largest care providers and continues to expand its reach. The company operates over 100 locations throughout England, encompassing care and nursing homes, domiciliary care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. A signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare is dedicated to empowering care leavers towards independent living, offering guaranteed interview opportunities or informal discussions about available careers. All services are diligently regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards. Agincare values diversity in its workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The organization prides itself on delivering exceptional care services tailored to the specific needs of its clients, consistently aiming to achieve outstanding outcomes through its dedicated workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities 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.
You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.
Where youll be working:
We are looking for Support Workers to work in our services across;Rainham, Rochester, Gillingham in Kent.
We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.
As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:
£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
What is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work 12 months Experience in Support Work A full valid UK drivers LicenceHow we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.
As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;
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 communicate using peoples 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 &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.
About Agincare
Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including 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. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work; 12 months Experience in Support Work; A full valid UK driver's Licence.
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.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Enable
Rochester
ME1 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)