Community Support Worker

Job description

Support Worker (Two-to-One Care)

Dymchurch, Kent | 28 hours per week | Salary: To be agreed

We are recruiting a Support Worker to provide two-to-one daily support to an adult female living in a Shared Lives family home in Dymchurch.

Shift pattern (7 days per week):

• 07:15–09:15
• 17:30–19:30Total: 28 hours per week

About the Role

This role involves supporting morning and evening routines, personal care, safe moving and handling, meal preparation, and one-to-one engagement within a two-to-one care arrangement.

The individual benefits from structure and routine and attends a day centre during the week. She has a speech delay and may present with behaviours that challenge, so a calm and observant approach is essential. Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy is required. A Positive Behavioural Support Plan (PBS) is already in place.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Has experience supporting individuals with epilepsy
• Is confident providing personal care
• Can work effectively within a two-to-one care team
• Is patient, reliable and person-centred
• Can follow behavioural support plans and consistent routines
• Communicates clearly and allows time for the individual to express herself

Desirable

• Moving & handling training
• PBS experience
• Shared Lives or similar experience

Start Date

Required from 30 March 2026.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Romney Marsh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£12.00 Per Hour

Published at

10-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English