Symbol UK - Speech and Language Therapy
SUPPORT WORKER - RESPITE SERVICE
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📍 Lenham, Kent
💷 £12.71 per hour
🕒 Part Time/ Full Time Contracts available
Make a Real Difference in Someone's Life
Are you caring, reliable, and passionate about supporting others to live fulfilling lives?
We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly team at our Short Breaks Respite Centre in Lenham. This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a safe, welcoming, and person-centred environment.
Every day is different. Whether you're helping someone enjoy activities they love, supporting their health needs, or simply providing companionship and encouragement, you'll play an important role in enhancing quality of life and promoting independence.
What We Offer
- ✅ Pay of £12.71 per hour
- ✅ Generous holiday pay that increases with length of service
- ✅ Company pension scheme
- ✅ Full paid training and ongoing support
- ✅ Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- ✅ A rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference
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About The Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs
- Assist with personal care and daily living activities
- Support individuals with complex health needs and mobility requirements
- Administer and support with medication
- Promote communication, choice, independence, and dignity
- Provide emotional support, reassurance, and companionship
- Monitor wellbeing and report any changes or concerns
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Work closely with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals
- Uphold professional standards, confidentiality, and safeguarding responsibilities
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
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- Caring, patient, and respectful
- Positive and able to build meaningful relationships
- Flexible and reliable
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals
- Able to work shifts, complete sleeps, waking nights and work weekends.
Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, Down syndrome, complex health needs, or behaviours of concern would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK (We do not offer Sponsorship)
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your support can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact our Human Resources team at hradmin@symbolconnect.co.uk.
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