Female Support Worker

Caretech Supplies LLC; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of BH

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with career progress

CareTech Foundation - grant access

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Female Support Worker for a service in New Barnet, Hertfordshire. You will provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, helping with daily living and community activities.

Join a caring team, with full training, DBS paid for by CareTech, and a rota that includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. Career progression opportunities and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Good communication and written abilities required.
• Flexible, patient, and respectful approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care as needed.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing of service users.
• Support activities, appointments and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Written abilities

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care (willingness to achieve)

Job description

We are recruiting a Female Support Worker to join our service in New Barnet, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Service – Park Road

Park Road is located in New Barnet, Hertfordshire and is rated Good by CQC.

Park Road is registered for 5 female service users. Our service users all have learning disabilities, some require support with all their needs and some are more independent.

They enjoy going out in the community for walks, lunch, shopping and trips to the cinema. They also enjoy arts and crafts, music, foot spas, make up and massage.

Service User Interests

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

You will:

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person‑centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.