Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Overview

Support Worker Job Overview

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Hourly Rate: £16.00 to £17.95, with enhanced pay for public bank holidays and paid mileage

Shifts: Day shifts are 7:00am-7:00pm and night shifts are 7:00pm-7:00am (including a sleep-in from 10:00pm-7:00am). You will be part of a team of support workers providing 1:1 care for this package. Flexibility is required to cover sickness and annual leave within the support team.

Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete the onboarding process, including induction and training. You will also have the opportunity to meet the client and his family, and to shadow existing staff to ensure you are fully prepared for the role. This process typically takes approximately six weeks; therefore, full-time shifts are expected to commence in mid-March 2026.

• Due to the wishes of the family, we are only considering female applicants
• Previous care experience is essential
• Full UK driving licence and own car is essential
• Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship

Continuity of Care Services is looking for a kind, compassionate, and reliable Support Worker to support a gentleman in his 50s who is living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury. He has left-sided weakness but remains mobile, and although he is cortically blind, he is able to see shadows and shapes. Support will be provided both in his home and out in the local community around the Tunbridge Wells area, helping him to live an active, meaningful, and enjoyable life.

He has a great love of swimming, enjoys a variety of sports, and values spending time outdoors. He also enjoys getting out and about and appreciates having activities planned in advance, so good organisation and a positive, encouraging approach are important. You will be required to use your own car to support him with community activities, so being a calm and confident driver is essential.

Mileage will be paid in addition to your salary. A contribution towards business car insurance will also be provided, as it is a requirement of the role.

• Experience of working with adults who can display behaviours that challenge
• Personal care
• Medication Administration
• Meal preparation and snack provision
• General household domestic duties
• Support with accessing the community

We are looking for a Support Worker who is genuinely passionate about care and prepared for the unexpected. At Continuity of Care Services, we value people who put individuals first and remain calm, confident, and compassionate in all situations.

• Calm and reassuring
• Assertive
• Confident and can come up with creative solutions
• A team player
• Punctual
• Excellent communication skills
• Kind and compassionate

This role is ideal for someone who values building meaningful connections and providing consistent, person-centred care. If this sounds like you, we want you to apply for the position!