About this role
Location: Thanet and Herne Bay
Hours: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £12.71 per hour, plus a £70.47 sleep-in rate and enhanced pay on Bank Holidays, Easter and Christmas
About the Role
East Kent Mencap is looking for a Housing Support Worker to join its housing team in Thanet and Herne Bay. You will support adults with a learning disability to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
Whether you are new to care or have years of experience, we will tailor your training to suit. We ask that you work towards a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care if you do not already have one.
About East Kent Mencap
We are a charity that supports people with a learning disability across East Kent. We believe people should be valued equally, listened to, included and empowered to achieve the things they want out of life.
Every day, our teams help adults build confidence, develop skills and access opportunities in their local communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Housing Support Worker, you’ll help people live as independently as possible by giving guidance, encouragement and practical support, in line with their person-centred support plans. You’ll build positive, trusting relationships so people can say what they want, make informed choices and work towards their goals.
You’ll support people to get out and about, join community activities and build social networks. Where possible, you’ll encourage people to manage their own medication. Where needed, you’ll give prescribed medication and approved homely remedies following our procedures.
You’ll promote equality, diversity and people’s rights, and respect their beliefs, choices and confidentiality. You’ll spot and report safeguarding concerns, follow health and safety requirements and report risks, so people and colleagues stay safe.
You’ll work with families, healthcare professionals, social workers, housing providers and other agencies to keep support joined up. You’ll also keep accurate records and contribute to support planning and reviews.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience supporting people with a learning disability is welcome, but not essential
- Willingness to work towards a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care if you do not already hold one
- Respect for people’s choices, rights and confidentiality
- Ability to build trusting relationships and keep clear, accurate records
What’s On Offer
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Company pension
- Casual dress
- Ongoing training and development, including fully funded apprenticeships
- Benefits package including Blue Light card, shopping discounts, length-of-service holidays, sickness cover and an employee assistance programme
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV through this advert.
East Kent Mencap is committed to the Equality Act, ensuring safety and protection from harm and harassment for all.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Learning Disability Support Worker, Supported Living Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Day Services Support Worker, Carer.