Community Support Worker

Salary: £13.01 - £13.42 per hour

Location: Margate, Kent

Working pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week

About the role

East Kent Mencap supports people with a learning disability to live independently and take part in their local community. We are looking for a Community Support Worker to join our team in Margate and help the people we support lead the life they choose.

You might have just finished your Health and Social Care training, be an experienced Support Worker, or be looking for a new career where you can make a difference. Your pay and training will reflect your experience, with opportunities to progress as you develop your skills and qualifications.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing day-to-day support to people with a learning disability, helping them live as independently as possible

• Supporting with daily living tasks, preparing meals and managing finances

• Attending appointments with the people you support

• Taking part in social and community activities

• Building positive relationships and promoting choice and independence

• Making sure the people we support feel safe, respected and valued

What you’ll bring

• A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to work towards one. If you do not yet have this, we can support you to achieve it through an apprenticeship, as long as you are committed to the learning

• A full UK driving licence held for at least two years, and you must be aged 21 or over. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the needs of the people we support

• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities is welcome, but we also want to hear from you if you have the right values, attitude and willingness to learn

What’s on offer

• £13.01 - £13.42 per hour

• Annual leave

• Company pension

• Shopping and recreation discounts

• Length-of-service holidays

• Sickness cover

• Employee assistance programme

• Ongoing training and development, including funded apprenticeships

Additional information

East Kent Mencap is committed to the Equality Act, ensuring safety and protection from harm and harassment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.