Support Worker


Location
Folkestone, England
Salary
£13.45 / hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
N/A
Contract Type
Permanent - Full Time
Posted Date
03 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

5 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

  • What you'll bring to the role

    Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Ravenlea is a residential service in Folkestone, Kent. We support six males and females who have a learning disability or are autistic. We are set on a residential street, near the town centre.Our team are dedicated to providing the right level of support to allow the people we care for to live a more fulfilling and independent future. We provide a homely setting, with person-centred touches throughout so our residents can reach their full potential and live their best life.We are looking for someone who holds a valid driving licence, as the role requires driving our site vehicles (both manual and automatic) to transport our residents on outings and appointments when needed.

What you'll be doing

  • Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
  • Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
  • Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
  • Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
  • Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
  • Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
  • Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

What we will give you in return

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses
  • Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

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This advert is for Support Worker with Priory Healthcare in Folkestone, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.45 / hour. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.

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