Job Title: Support Worker Location: Canterbury, CT3 Job Type: Part time – days only Pay:  £18.30 - £20.30 PAYE Shift and Schedule: 3-4 evenings per week + extra hours in school holidays  A fantastic 12 month contract opportunity has arisen for the role of a Support Worker in the Canterbury area. This is an excellent opportunity looking after a child 1:1 in their family home. Our client is an amputee requiring support to live a fulfilled, busy life. We are searching for an experienced Support Worker who is looking for a new challenge in complex care supporting our client to be as independent as possible. Salary & Benefits: •    Competitive pay rate: £18.30 - £20.30 PAYE + holiday pay •    Weekly pay. •    DBS fees reimbursed.  •    Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, home appliances, food, groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more). •    Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to improve your skills and aid self-development. •    The ability to make a significant difference in another person’s life. •    Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral! Client and Role: •    This role is supporting a 10-year-old child in his family home, he is an amputee and has executive functioning difficulties •    Our client requires a small level of personal care and mainly cognitive and emotional support to maintain the clients independence •     Our client loves sports and being active in the community •    This role involves working closely with a wider team including physios and OT’s Successful Applicant: •    Must hold a full and valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle, as the role involves driving the client into the community and school pickup •    Previous experience supporting children with various physical and emotional needs •    Ideally fit and active to support the client’s sporty nature and an interest in sports would be desirable •    Ability to support with the after school routine, 3 – 4 days a week on a consistent basis Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Please apply now - we would love to hear from you