Support Worker

Caretech; Cottenham; Presencial; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities to a

Resumo da oferta

CareTech is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Wheatsheaf House in Cottenham. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week on a rota, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

Comprehensive training and induction are provided to all new staff. You will deliver person-centred support, help with daily living skills and personal care, and promote independence and wellbeing while maintaining accurate records and working as part of a team.

Qualificações

• Willingness to complete Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Enhanced DBS required and funded by CareTech.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care when needed.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Support activities, appointments and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Conhecimentos

Caring

Patience

Communication skills

Formação académica

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

We are recruiting a

Support Worker to join our service in

Cottenham, 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 – Wheatsheaf House

The service supports up to 5 adults in their own individual flats within the service. The needs of people supported are learning disability, Autism and mental health. The service has recently been developed and we are excited to employ a new staff team for the service.

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

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

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

Empowering

Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

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.