Senior Support Worker (Part-Time) – Folkestone
Permanent Part-time vacancy – £13.95 per hour – 22.5 hours per week
Help build something brand new. Shape a service. Inspire a team. Change lives.
Do you have experience supporting people with a learning disability and a passion for helping others thrive?
Are you ready to be part of something from the very beginning?
At East Kent Mencap, we’re opening an exciting new Hub in Folkestone, and we’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to help bring it to life.
This is more than just a support role. It’s an opportunity to help create a welcoming, vibrant service where people with a learning disability can develop skills, build friendships, gain confidence, and enjoy meaningful opportunities in their local community.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the culture of the service, supporting and mentoring colleagues, and helping us create a place people genuinely love coming to.
What’s in it for you?
£13.95 per hour
Permanent, part-time role
- Approximately 22.5 hours per week
- Worked across no more than three days
You’ll also benefit from:
✅ 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)
✅ Company pension scheme
✅ Employee discounts and rewards
✅ Occupational sick pay
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Funded training, qualifications and apprenticeships
✅ Genuine opportunities to progress your career within a growing local charity
Why this role is different
We believe great support goes beyond care plans and activities.
We’re looking for someone who can bring their own personality, talents and interests into the role. Whether you’re passionate about music, cooking, art, gardening, fitness, wellbeing, photography or something completely different, we’d love you to use those skills to help create engaging experiences that people genuinely enjoy.
If you’ve ever thought: “I’d love the freedom to try new ideas and make a real difference” …this could be the role for you.
What you’ll be doing
As our Senior Support Worker, you’ll be a role model for both the people we support and your colleagues.
You’ll:
- Support the day-to-day running of the Hub alongside the manager
- Act as a key worker and advocate for the people we support
- Help recruit, mentor and develop new team members
- Lead team meetings and contribute to service planning
- Encourage people to access community opportunities and achieve their goals
- Support individuals to develop confidence, independence and life skills
- Maintain accurate electronic records and support documentation
- Help create a positive, inclusive and ambitious culture from day one
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have:
- Experience supporting people with a learning disability
- An NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this with our support
- Confidence leading by example and supporting colleagues
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Experience using electronic record systems
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who:
- Brings energy, positivity and enthusiasm to work
- Takes pride in helping others succeed
- Enjoys motivating and developing people
- Is confident taking responsibility and making decisions
- Believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life
Driving Requirement
A driving licence is preferred for this role.
If you will be driving East Kent Mencap vehicles, you’ll need:
- A full UK driving licence held for at least two years
- To be aged 21 or over (insurance requirements apply)
