Support worker

Job Title: Support Worker (Days)
Location: Westerham
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week (Day Shifts)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our team in Westerham. This is a full-time, day shift position (36 hours per week) supporting individuals with varying needs, promoting independence, dignity, and person-centred care at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred support in line with individual care plans

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting where required

• Support individuals with daily living tasks such as meal preparation, household duties, and medication administration

• Encourage independence, choice, and community engagement

• Maintain accurate care records and report any concerns to senior staff

• Promote safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control standards

• Build positive relationships with service users, families, and professionals

Requirements

• Previous experience in a support worker or care assistant role preferred

• Medication training (desirable)

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)

• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

Please contact me with your up to date cv kurtis@howward-finley.co.uk