Adhoc Ongoing Support Workers needed for a large care client with services in Maidstone and surrounding areas

Your new company

One of the country's largest care providers are seeking additional support workers for their settings in New Romney. They are currently looking to find regular temporary support to assist with shift cover during this busy period. This company currently provides care across the UK to adults with learning disabilities, they offer a welcoming environment with skilled and experienced staff and management.


Your new role

You will work within a friendly team offering care to higher functioning adults with learning disabilities with their daily routines, assisting and prompting individuals with their own personal care and engaging in activities. You will be required to be flexible with your availability as they are looking to cover a variety of different shifts throughout the week. Shifts will include: Earlies 7am-2pm, Lates 2pm-10pm, some Long days 7am-10pm and waking night shifts 10pm-7am.


What you'll need to succeed


* A minimum of 6 months experience within a similar care setting in the last 2 years (Hays must gain references to cover this experience).
* Experience in assisting with medication, preparing meals and planning and partaking in activities
* Experience with providing support and care to adults with learning disabilities.
* NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 are desirable but not vital.
* The sensitivity required to provide a trusting and stimulating environment along with being passionate about supporting people.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
* A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives
* You will be positive and willing to create and follow a personalised service to every individual that you support.
* Be available to support in whatever capacity is required by an individual to nurture their path to independence.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.


* Competitive hourly pay rate available
* Dedicated Hays consultant
* DBS support if you are not on the update service
* Free mandatory training and access to additional online training courses
* Potential opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent position with this organisation
* Opportunity to work with other Hays clients on an adhoc basis


What you need to do now
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