About this role
Job summary 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 currently recruiting for a Support Worker & Day Center Transport Driver to join our day and supported living services for people with complex needs and learning disabilities. The role will be based in the Medway area of Kent. Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to our service users. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including 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 Full UK driving licence Previous experience in a similar role is desi
Main duties of the job The role of Support Worker & Transport Driver at Enable involves working in the Medway area, providing support to individuals with complex needs. The job requires enthusiasm, good people skills, and a proactive approach in supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health issues. The position includes working within day and supported living services, promoting independence and delivering person-centred outcomes. Agincare, the family-run organisation behind the role, values high levels of care and offers benefits such as a competitive hourly rate, career development opportunities, and various employee schemes. Tasks include encouraging community participation, supporting daily activities, recording health changes, and collaborating with a team. Experience in similar roles is preferred along with a caring nature and 20 hours per week commitment, Monday through Friday, covering specific morning and afternoon hours. A commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workforce is emphasized.
About us Agincare, a renowned family-run business operating since 1986, stands as one of the UK's largest care providers with over 4,500 team members, offering comprehensive care services across more than 100 locations in England. Dedicated to high-quality service delivery, Agincare extends its offerings through care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Known for its adherence to core values and quality care standards, the company supports individuals with various needs including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. Agincare places significant emphasis on professional development, inclusion, and equal opportunities, fostering a supportive community for both staff and service users. As signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant, they are committed to helping care leavers transition to independent living and offer guaranteed interviews to them, ensuring comprehensive support, excellent service, and career development.
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 currently recruiting for a Support Worker & Day Center Transport Driver to join our day and supported living services for people with complex needs and learning disabilities. The role will be based in the Medway area of Kent.
Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to our service users. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including
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 Full UK driving licence Previous experience in a similar role is desirable Previous experience working adults with complex learning disabilitiesand health care needs, however let us know any personal experience, related background or qualifications as this experience is all relevant too The ability to work cooperativelyand professionallywith 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 - 10:30am / 3pm - 5:30pmHow 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 AgincareWere 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 Full UK driving licence is mandatory, along with previous experience in similar roles supporting adults with complex learning disabilities and healthcare needs. The ability to work cooperatively and professionally with colleagues and service users, a caring, patient, and reliable nature, and proof of legal right to work for at least 12 months are required. The role involves working 20 hours a week, covering shifts Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10:30 AM and 3 PM to 5:30 PM.
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)