CASUAL SUPPORT WORKER JOBS WITH A DIFFERENCE

If you enjoy helping people and want to make a difference to their lives, then a Casual Support Worker role with The Kent Autistic Trust could be perfect for you. If you are looking for flexible work to fit around your commitments our Casual support worker role could meet your needs.

QUALITIES OF A CASUAL SUPPORT WORKER:

• An ability to think on your feet and problem solve.
• Understanding everyone’s abilities and support needs.
• Promoting independence and choice
• Promoting equality, diversity & inclusion
• Form good working relationships with other members of staff.
• A commitment to continuous personal development and learning.
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  The specialist staff team in situ is looking forward to welcoming a new colleague to their team and has suggested we let you know they love to socialize together planning fun days out and organising their annual Summer Fete!
  If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (who has some great ideas for the summer fete) then we would love to hear from you.

TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CASUAL SUPPORT WORKER (MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Drive a mobility car or service vehicle.
• Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviors hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting and damaging property.
• Support individuals within the community in activities such as bike rides, long walks & shopping.
• Administering medication
• Assisting individuals with personal care and hygiene
• Be confident & experienced in lone working.
• Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW
• Household management tasks including cooking, cleaning etc.
• Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity.
• Handle money to shop, going to the bank etc.
• Working with and supporting individuals with additional needs, such as epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities.
• To form good working relationships with other members of staff across different services.
• Ensuring written records are correctly maintained.
• Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW where appropriate.