Support Worker

Caretech; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation - family/friend's,

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Support Worker for Richardson Court in Sellindge, near Ashford, to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

You will deliver person-centred care, assist with daily living skills, promote independence and wellbeing, and help with activities and community access. Full training, DBS paid for, and a supportive team await you.

Qualifications

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

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

Patient

Communication skills

Basic IT

Written abilities

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our service in Sellindge, 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 - Richardson Court

Richardson Court is a care home which provides care and support for up to 9 people, both male and female up to 60yrs old, with learning disabilities. The residents enjoy many activities at the home such as arts and crafts, gardening, walks to the local deer park, fish and chips by the sea front in Hythe and cooking!.

Richardson Court is situated close to local shops, near to public transport, and there is off street parking. Richardson Court has a well maintained, secure garden for residents. Nice countryside location.

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve.

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

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., 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)

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., 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.

• 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