Senior Support Worker: Lead a Care Team in Folkestone

Caretech; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bo

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear careerprog

CareTech Foundation - Family/friend's/

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our Guildhall service in Folkestone. The role involves leading a small team to provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

The service opened October 2025 and offers a supportive, community-focused environment. You will work 37.5 hours per week on a rota, contributing to person-centred care, activities, and community engagement, with on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Person-centred care

Communication

Resilience

Independent working

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

CareTech is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our Guildhall service in Folkestone. The role involves leading a small team to provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

The service opened October 2025 and offers a supportive, community-focused environment. You will work 37.5 hours per week on a rota, contributing to person-centred care, activities, and community engagement, with on-call duties as required.