Job Description

SERIOUS CANDIDATES ONLY

Banner House Support Services Ltd (BHSS) is a supported living service in Northwest Kent that was established in 2020 and we provide bespoke person-centred respite and long-term care and support services for adults aged 18+ with Learning Disability and/or Autism.

Our main priority for this Support Worker Role is to find individuals with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own - could this be you?

We are keen to recruit individuals with the right values and behaviours who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

Our values:

Individualistic

- we understand that support should be individual, autonomous, and dynamic.

Community

- everyone, especially the most isolated groups in our society, benefits from the support we provide.

Progressive

- assisting people to live life to the fullest and utilise their abilities.

Responsibilities:

Implementing service user plans and assisting in formulating service user plans. Assisting service users to maintain their independence and dignity by offering appropriate levels of practical assistance to ensure their needs are being met within their home and community. Assisting service users with meeting all aspects of activities of daily living. Observing physical well-being and reporting plus recording any changes regarding service user. Assisting service users with preparation of meals. Ensuring service users are well cared for in accordance with our policies and government regulations. Have knowledge regarding confidentiality and be familiar with GDPR regulations.

Requirements:

Desirable:

Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2 and above At least 1 year experience working in a Care setting or Supported Living setting Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays Flexibility to work across Kent (mainly Dartford, Greenhithe and Gravesend)
Mandatory:

Good understanding of the needs of adults with Learning Disability and/or Autism Experience of working in a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comprehensive computer skills Able to lone work and use initiative Ability to maintain positive working relationships with service users, families, colleagues, support services and stakeholders Eligibility to work in the UK

What we offer:

On-site Parking Full PPE Protection (if applicable) Free DBS check (permanent staff only) Paid induction, ongoing training, and career development Statutory Annual Leave entitlement Pension Sick Pay
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Support Work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person