Support Worker – Canterbury

Overview

Support Worker – Canterbury, Kent

Join Andy and his dedicated team! Andy sustained a traumatic brain injury and requires some support in everyday life.

Location : Canterbury

Salary : £16.21 per hour

Hours : Thursdays 8 : 30–22 : 00, Saturdays 15 : 00–22 : 00 (overtime available)

Start Date : November 2025

Recruiter : NeuroHealth Case Management Services

About the client

Andy (28) is an active young man who suffered a traumatic brain injury 10 years ago from a road traffic accident. He lives alone in a bungalow close to family and has a support team that visits daily to support Andy with his cognitive needs. Andy can at times be forgetful or needs support to plan and initiate activities he enjoys doing, so the role would be supporting Andy with this. Andy enjoys eating out and attending activities such as the cinema or groups, and as a support worker, you would assist Andy to attend these and often join him.

Role Overview

Although Andy does not require any physical assistance, he requires assistance with his cognitive needs, so the role involves assisting Andy in planning his week and guiding and prompting him with daily activities so Andy can be as independent as possible.

Shifts are Thursdays and Saturdays , but overtime is available to cover staff leave.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (manual or automatic)
• Experience supporting clients with complex healthcare needs
• Experience working in a home setting
• DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Who this job would suit

This job will suit a motivated, proactive support worker with plenty of common sense. You’ll have great experience supporting a client with a disability and understand the importance of promoting Andy’s independence. You will be an excellent team player and enjoy working in a home / family environment.

What’s great about this job

Andy is such a lovely young man and will be a pleasure to work with; most of his team members have been working with him for many years. The job comes with excellent ongoing training; 3 monthly supervisions, and online courses. You will be joining a dedicated team, supporting a wonderful client, and his lovely family.

Additional Information

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