Full Time Support Worker - Must Be A Driver

CareTech Group; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Mersham to assist vulnerable adults in a remote village. The role requires a driving license and involves implementing support plans and maintaining communication with service users and families. A diploma in Health and Social Care is preferred, and full training will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by employer

Full induction programme

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Apprenticeships for new entrants

Free training in Social Care

Carer progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to high standards of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Support service users with meals, laundry, and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Full Time Support Worker - Must Be A Driver, Mersham

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Location:

Mersham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

The service is located in a remote village so driving will be essential.

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
Carer progression within the company.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.

To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics:

Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
The ability to keep calm under pressure.
The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills
The passion to work with vulnerable adults
The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider 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 people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. 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.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a 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.