Support Worker

*SERIOUS CANDIDATES ONLY - MALE STAFF REQUIRED & NEED TO DRIVE/HAVE OWN CAR*

*NO CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (CoS) AVAILABLE*

Banner House Support Services Ltd (BHSS) is a supported living and supported accommodation provider in Northwest Kent and we provide bespoke person-centred care and support services for children and adults with Learning Disability and/or Autism.

Our main priority for this Support Worker Role is to find individuals with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own - could this be you?

We are keen to recruit individuals with the right values who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

Our values:

• Individualistic – we understand that support should be individual, autonomous, and dynamic.
• Community - everyone, especially the most isolated groups in our society, benefits from the support we provide.
• Progressive - assisting people to live life to the fullest and utilise their abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing service user plans and assisting in formulating service user plans.
• Assisting service users to maintain their independence and dignity by offering appropriate levels of practical assistance to ensure their needs are being met within their home and community.
• Assisting service users with meeting all aspects of activities of daily living.
• Observing physical well-being and reporting plus recording any changes regarding service user.
• Assisting service users with preparation of meals.
• Ensuring service users are well cared for in accordance with our policies and government regulations.
• Have knowledge regarding confidentiality and be familiar with GDPR regulations.

Requirements:

Mandatory:

• At least 1 year experience working in a Care setting or Supported Living setting
• Good understanding of the needs of adults with Learning Disability and/or Autism
• Experience of working in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comprehensive computer skills
• Able to lone work and use initiative
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with service users, families, colleagues, support services and stakeholders
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays
• Flexibility to work across Kent (mainly Dartford and Gravesend)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2 and above

What we offer:

• On-site Parking
• Full PPE Protection (if applicable)
• Free DBS check (permanent staff only)
• Paid induction, ongoing training, and career development
• Statutory Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension
• Sick Pay

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person