Specialist Support Worker

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: £9.50 p.h. for Experienced Staff

(Experienced Staff will have 2plusyears specialist experience in autism, learning disability or mental health). Starting hourly rate of pay for in experienced staff is £9.33p.h. increasing to £9.50ph after 1 years service.

HOURS: 36.38

SHIFT: Two week rolling rota with split shifts (7.30am to 10am then 3.45pm to 10pm) and Long Days (7.30am to 10pm)

WEEK 1 - Monday, Friday and Saturday

WEEK 2 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday

LOCATION: Perrys Close, Faversham

CLOSING DATE: 14th April 2021

About the Specialist Support Worker Role:

You will need to be an experienced Support Worker, with at least 2 years experience working in the field of autism, learning disabilities or mental health care/support.

You will be Confident in Lone Working, Challenging Behaviour (Verbal, Physical and Property Damaging) and Medication. You will have the ability to think on your feet to solve any problems that arise and have a good working knowledge of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity.

Using the above skills, you will help our residents with their day to day lives, encouraging them to live as independently as possible. Providing exceptional person-centred care. Building meaningful relationships with them, their families, and other professionals. Working within either our Residential, Supported Living or Day Services.

Training Provided:

Online Care Certificate and evidence portfolio (accept transferable evidenced certificate)

5 days virtual induction covering autism and care compliance.

3 days Studio III

Epilepsy

First Aid

On the job observation and assessments

About the Service: Perrys Close

Perry\'s Close is a residential service located in Faversham. The building itself is unique, we have 6 on suite bedrooms as well as communal living and dining areas to suit the needs of our 6 residents. Age range varies from 23 to 60 years old. We have 5 male residents and 1 female.

Some of our residents also have additional needs such as epilepsy, myotonic dystrophy and sysphagia.

We have a resident that is double incontinent so full support with personal care is always given.

Some of the residents can also show some challenging behaviours that can include swearing, spitting and hitting out.

Activity wise, with Covid we try and do as many activities as we can safely, such as walks which may include a picnic and indoor activities such as cooking, baking, gardening and arts and crafts. When allowed, and safe to do so, other activities will resume, like going to the cinema, bowling and trips out to places such as Leeds Castle.

Tasks / Responsibilities of a Specialist Support Worker:

o Drive an individuals mobility car or service vehicle. Manual Licence required (ESSENTIAL)
o The Specialist Support Worker role may include but not be limited to:
o Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviours hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting and damaging property.
o Support individuals within the community in activities such as bike rides, long walks and shopping,
o Administering medication
o Assisting individuals with personal care and hygiene
o Be confident and experienced in lone working.
o Household management tasks including cooking, cleaning etc.
o Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity.
o Handle money to shop, going to the bank etc.
o Working with and supporting individuals with additional needs, such as epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities.
o To form good working relationships with other members of staff across different services.
o Ensuring written records are correctly maintained.


Qualities of a Specialist Support Worker:

o An ability to think on your feet and problem solve.
o Understanding everyone\'s abilities and support needs.
o Promoting independence and choice
o Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
o Form good working relationships with other members of staff.
o A commitment to continuous personal development and learning.


BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU AS A SPECIALIST SUPPORT WORKER:

We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:

o Paid DBS Check
o 33 days holiday (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
o Company Sick Pay after 12 months service
o Death in Service Benefits
o Some meals provided, depending on shifts
o Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
o Pension (after 3 months)
o Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
o Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
o Discounted Gym Membership
o Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
o Voluntary sleep-ins
o Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates
o Superb paid training
o Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship
o Refer a Friend Recruitment Bounty (currently £500)
o We also have plans to introduce both a Cycle to Work Scheme and a Car Lease Scheme


About the Trust:

Supporting over 120 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.

Our Values and Commitment:

KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.

We seek Support Workers who really value every person, whether it\'s the people we support, their families, carers, or other staff by respecting their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

We hope you are one of them!

We do not accept applications made via agencies for Support Workers.

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