Support Worker


Company:	Priority Recruitment Services Ltd
Salary:	£18.30 to £20.30 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Canterbury, CT3 1RB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Canterbury, CT3

Job Type: Part time – days only

Pay: £18.30 - £20.30 PAYE

Shift and Schedule: 3-4 evenings per week + extra hours in school holidays

A fantastic 12 month contract opportunity has arisen for the role of a Support Worker in the Canterbury area.

This is an excellent opportunity looking after a child 1:1 in their family home. Our client is an amputee requiring support to live a fulfilled, busy life.

We are searching for an experienced Support Worker who is looking for a new challenge in complex care supporting our client to be as independent as possible.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate: £18.30 - £20.30 PAYE + holiday pay

• Weekly pay.

• DBS fees reimbursed.

• Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts (electronics, home appliances, food, groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more).

• Access to 100+ free virtual courses, live and on-demand, to improve your skills and aid self-development.

• The ability to make a significant difference in another person’s life.

• Refer a friend scheme – you can earn up to £500 per referral!

Client and Role:

• This role is supporting a 10-year-old child in his family home, he is an amputee and has executive functioning difficulties

• Our client requires a small level of personal care and mainly cognitive and emotional support to maintain the clients independence

• Our client loves sports and being active in the community

• This role involves working closely with a wider team including physios and OT’s

Successful Applicant:

• Must hold a full and valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle, as the role involves driving the client into the community and school pickup

• Previous experience supporting children with various physical and emotional needs

• Ideally fit and active to support the client’s sporty nature and an interest in sports would be desirable

• Ability to support with the after school routine, 3 – 4 days a week on a consistent basis

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Please apply now - we would love to hear from you!

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