Senior Support Worker

Caretech Supplies LLC; Deal; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Deal, Kent to lead a team delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will supervise staff, ensure high-quality care plans, and coordinate activities and appointments.

The role requires rota-based shifts including senior on-call, strong communication, reliability, and a proactive, resilient approach to challenging situations. DBS is required; enhanced disclosure is paid for by CareTech.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers.
• Deliver person-centred support and maintain care plans.
• Coordinate activities, appointments, and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports.
• Participate in the Senior On-Call rota and respond to needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Person-centred care

Communication

Resilience

Independence

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Senior on-call

Quality standards

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Location: Deal, Kent
Rate: £14.03 per hour + £78.30 per sleep-in
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the 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 a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Deal, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

About the Service - Goodwins

Goodwins is situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of the historical coastal town of Deal. Staff are committed to providing high quality, person centred care and support for the 8 residents. The service has shown continuous improvement over a number of years, which culminated in receiving an outstanding rating from CQC in November 2018.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Wake Night Support Workers play a vital role in enabling experiences.

The Role

You will:

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction.
• Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.
• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.
• Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.
• Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Confident in leading a team within a care environment
• Passionate about person-centred support
• Professional, proactive, and resilient
• Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others
• Skilled in communication (written and verbal)
• Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
• Able to manage challenging situations with confidence
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota‑based shifts including Senior On‑Call
• Committed to maintaining high‑quality standards and excellent practice

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & 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.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

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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