Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday incl. Bank

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards Evening

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our Bedford service. You will deliver person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, helping with daily living tasks and community activities.

You will work as part of a supportive team, following individual care plans, maintaining records, and contributing to a positive, empowering environment.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Must have a driving licence and be able to drive the 8-seater minibus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, patient and able to work as part of a team

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

Driving required

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care - willing to pursue

Job description

We are recruiting a Support Worker MUST be able to drive the 8 seater minibus. To join our service in Bedford, 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 – Byron Court

Byron Court is set on a quiet street in Bedford in a large Victorian style house with a beautiful garden, easily accessible by public transport. The service is registered for seven service users both male and female; service users have an array of mental health issues such as autism, anxiety, and asperser’s syndrome and learning disabilities and they are aged between 24 – 60 years. Public transport links are very good the service is around a 10-minute walk from the train station a just over 5 minutes from the town centre and local bus station.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

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 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Driver 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.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Strictly no agencies.