Senior Support Worker Housing

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East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and helping our Members to lead fulfilling lives in the community. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

• £13.45 per hour
• Annual leave allowance
• Company pension
• Competitive salary and benefits package (including shopping and recreation discounts, length of service holidays and sickness cover, and an employee assistance programme)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships

Previous experience is essential for this opportunity and you must be able to demonstrate a reliable and flexible approach to people with a learning disability. Ideally, you will hold an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards it. We just need your desire to sign up!

Your role as Senior Support Worker will be to work as part of a team, be a key worker and support your colleagues to promote the independence of our service users. You will be required to support the manager in the daily running of the service and must be IT literate. You will also undertake staff supervisions and chair team meetings.

You will be working within a team to provide 24‑hour cover, 7 days a week. Therefore, you may be required to work evenings and weekends and cover sleep‑ins (paid at £70.47 per night).

People who are used to working with learning disabilities are great candidates, as are those who have the right attitude and aptitude.

This role will give you the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

It just might be the most rewarding job on the local market today.

East Kent Mencap is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.