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Employer: Canterbury Oast Trust
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £12.39 an hour
Job Type: Part-time & Full-time
Job Overview
Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting others to live meaningful and fulfilling lives? Homelands is looking for compassionate Support Workers to join the residential care team and make a genuine difference every day.
Up to 100 hours are currently available, with applications welcomed from both full-time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time candidates.
At Homelands, person-centred residential care is provided in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. The focus is empowering residents to live with dignity, choice, and independence, while ensuring they feel valued and supported.
Salary & Pay Details
£12.39 per hour
Full-time salary: approximately £24,160 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
Part-time salaries paid pro rata
Additional payments for sleep-ins, awake nights, weekends, and bank holidays
About the Role
As a Support Worker at Homelands, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their day-to-day lives and helping them achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting residents to identify, work towards, and achieve their individual goals
Providing practical and emotional support in a compassionate, person-centred way
Promoting independence, dignity, and well-being at all times
Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a safe, high-quality, and inclusive residential care service
Working a flexible rota, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Undertaking sleep-in shifts to provide overnight support when required
What Canterbury Oast Trust Is Looking For
Enthusiastic, reliable, and caring individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives are encouraged to apply. Previous experience is not essential, as the right values, attitude, and willingness to learn are what matter most.
Key requirements include:
Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
Patience, resilience, and a positive, caring approach
A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care and support
Willingness to work towards a Level 2 Diploma (or above) in Health and Social Care
Basic IT and computer skills
A responsible, flexible, and dependable approach to work
No prior experience or qualifications are required. Full training is provided to ensure confidence and support in the role.
What Canterbury Oast Trust Offers
Competitive hourly rate of £12.39
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing with long service (3, 4, and 5 years)
Paid Enhanced DBS check
Contributory pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Complimentary entry to the Rare Breeds Centre
All roles are subject to proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced DBS check.
Canterbury Oast Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.
