Female Support Worker

Caretech Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friend Bonus

Holidays 28 days

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Awards Evening

Employee Recognition

Ongoing training & progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech Community Services Ltd. is recruiting a Female Support Worker at Inglewood Lodge in Bearsted near Maidstone, Kent. You’ll provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, with rota shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

No previous experience? Full training and induction are provided to help you build a rewarding, long-term career with CareTech.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
• Drivers desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Diploma

Tools

Basic IT

Job description

Female Support Worker

Location: Inglewood, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent
Rate: £13.03 per hour
Permanent | Full Time | 35 hours per week

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Female Support Worker to join our service in Bearsted, 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 – Inglewood Lodge

Inglewood Service in Bearsted, near Maidstone in Kent has a good public transport. Bearsted is a traditional English village featuring quaint cottages, several village pubs, restaurants and a large village green which plays host to a variety of different social and sporting events.

Inglewood is a care home which provides care and support for up to 8 females they have less profound disabilities, more Mental Health issues and Learning Disabilities.

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 Diploma
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

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

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.

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