Support Worker

Maidstone, Kent
Forge House Care

Forge House Care are a supported living provider for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health, and challenging behaviour.

We provide accommodation and support to individuals to enable them to learn every-day life skills and encourage their independence.

Here at FHC, we pride ourselves on our staffing teams and the incredible outcomes we see from our service users.

Our Support Worker’s will support the service user in all aspects of their daily life, including budgeting their money, shopping, meal preparation, medication, personal care, day trips, and appointments etc.

We are pleased to be recruiting for full time Support Workers in the Maidstone area.

Hours

This is a permanent role offering 42 hours per week on a 2 days on/2 days off rolling rota.

Duties

Helping our service users to effectively budget their money
Assisting service users with meal preparation, cooking, and adhering to their nutrition and dietary plan
Positively encouraging our service users to make their own choices and empower them to pursue hobbies and interests
Assisting our service users with their personal care routine (this could include washing, bathing, dressing, toileting, and oral hygiene)
Escorting service users on day trips and engaging in physical activities e.g., swimming, cycling, walking etc.
Supporting service users physical and mental wellbeing
Accurate report writing and recording
Promote our company values within your working day

Benefits

Guaranteed hours
Permanent contract
Excellent rates of pay
Unique access to our Care Friends app
Holiday allowance
Full mandatory training and Care Certificate
Shadowing
Free DBS
Opportunities to complete NVQ/QCF
Opportunities to progress within the company

A positive attitude, keenness to participate in activities (our service users are very active!) and commitment are all qualities we value. If you believe you have what it takes to bring out the best in others, please apply today!

Please note; an enhanced DBS check will be sought upon conditional offer of employment

Working with FHC

“My job is incredibly rewarding, especially knowing I make a huge difference to someone’s life.”

“The best thing is making a positive impact with my client and working alongside understanding and loveable team-mates who make the job easier.”

“I love working with the individuals we support. It fills me with great pride when I see what our staff have achieved. Everyone works so hard to ensure the service users are able to live a quality life and empower and encourage them every day.”