Bank Waking Night Support Worker

Caretech; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care provider in the UK is seeking dedicated Care Workers to provide practical and emotional support to individuals. You will work flexible shifts, participate in the day-to-day implementation of support plans, and maintain effective communication with service users. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one, along with experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour and excellent communication skills. The position offers various benefits including flexible shifts and free training.

Benefits

28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral

Stakeholder Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Work flexible shifts including bank holidays and weekends.
• Participate in day-to-day implementation of individual support plans.
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users and families.
• Support service users with daily tasks including meal preparation and cleaning.
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone or as part of a team

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Overview

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to live as fully as possible. You will need to be flexible, working shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep‑ins, and you will participate in the day‑to‑day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Work flexible shifts (including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep‑ins).
• Participate in day‑to‑day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others while respecting confidentiality.
• Support service users with the preparation of meals, laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required.
• Work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults.
• Desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Benefits

• Various contracted hour shifts available to suit your lifestyle.
• 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards.
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• Apprenticeships for those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector.
• FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff.
• DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting with us.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral.
• Stakeholder Pension.
• CareTech Community Services Ltd supports 5,000 adults with a wide range of needs across the UK.
• CareTech Community Services is a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Other Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment; the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7‑10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

Some of our roles require male or female employees only; where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self‑confidence.