Support Worker & Transport Driver

About the role

Package Description: Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services . You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs . Where you'll be working: We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker & Day Center Transport Driver to join our day and supported living services for people with complex needs and learning disabilities . The role will be based in the Medway area of Kent. Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to our service users. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including ... As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy : - £13.00 per hour - Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500* - Outstanding career development - Fully funded training and career development - Blue Light card discount package - Company pension scheme What is required from you? A Full UK driving licence Previous experience in a similar role is desirable Previous experience working adults with complex learning disabilities and health care needs, however let us know any personal experience, related background or qualifications as this experience is all relevant too The ability to work cooperatively and professionally with colleagues, service users and others A caring, patient and reliable nature 12 months on your Legal Right To Work Working 20hrs a week, Shift pattern 8am - 10:30am / 3pm - 5:30pm How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support . As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following; Encouraging - people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence. Supporting - Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting. Communicating - effectively communicate using people's chosen methods Engaging - promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life Specialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches Recording - keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management Team player - Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative. About Agincare 'We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices . Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently . We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all. *Subject to terms and conditions