Support Worker - Kent, ME12 3NS Support Worker Postcode: ME12, Sheerness Contract type: Full time 37.5 hours Pay: £12.44-£12.54 (per hour) About us At Achieve together, one of the UK's leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, deafness, hearing loss and associated complex needs, we strive to empower and inspire people in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to thrive, live their lives independently, and to the fullest, while supporting them to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn't be who we are today.
In their own words, people we support are looking for Support Workers with all or most of the following traits: supportive & caring reliable & trustworthy friendly & approachable happy kind great at communicating & listening feel like family fun and up for a laugh happy to learn new skills have similar interests proactive & make things happen encourage people to do new things treat people as equals Is this you?
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You will support people in everyday life, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity, and empower people to be a meaningful part of their local community.
This is more than just a job – you'll be helping people gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.
At Achieve together, you'll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills as a Support Worker and beyond.
Whatever your aspirations, we can help you reach your goals and forge a long-lasting career in social care.
You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities.
We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as: Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles Career progression and training opportunities Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives, including access to Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling services for you and your family Recognition schemes, team events and social activities Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services, Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances Team member incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards New experiences and opportunities for days out with people you support, sometimes even holidays!
About the people and their home People we support in Winchester House enjoy visiting the local zoo, going to bowling and to watch films at the local cinema, taking part in beach walks, going on sensory drives and doing arts and crafts activities.
The people we support also attend Reflexology appointments and take part in dance classes, swimming and trampolining sessions and enjoy going to Church and going shopping.
All people we support at Winchester House have different goals to achieve, like living a healthier life, or developing their skills like prepping and cooking meals.
The team at Winchester House support people to achieve their goals and to be the best they can be.
This includes visiting places of interest and accessing new activities.
All support is person-centred and tailored to the individual to give them the best quality of life.
The people we support and the team work in harmony to create a happy and cheerful environment.
About you New to social care?
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As long as you're ready to learn, we provide full training to ensure you can provide the best possible support If you have the qualities and interests that align with people we support, we can't wait for you to apply!