Support Worker

Cartref Homes UK Ltd; Kemsing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Induction and training

Career progression

Job summary

Cartref Homes UK Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a part-time or bank role in Kemsing. You will provide one-to-one support to a tenant with learning disabilities and communication needs, working with an experienced team in an annexe on the tenant’s family land.

The role offers flexible shifts, including early, late and weekend work, with sleep-in payments, and a robust induction plus ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for people with learning disabilities or communication needs is an advantage.
• Previous care experience is not essential.
• Must be kind, patient, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a tenant with intellectual disabilities and communication needs.
• Work in pairs within an annexe located on the tenant's family land.
• Support day-to-day activities and attend community events.
• Provide encouragement and support through life's challenges.

Skills

One-to-one support

Sleep-in shifts

Communication needs

Job description

Starting salary £27636* inclusive of 1 sleep-in p/week at a rate of £67.50 p/night (pro rata)

Location

Kemsing

Job Reference

220800029467

Closing Date

25-Oct-26

Support Worker Part-Time / Bank

An exceptional opportunity for a female Support Worker to join our team on a part-time or bank basis. You'll provide one-to-one support to a tenant with intellectual disabilities and communication needs, working alongside an experienced team.

The successful candidate will work in pairs within an annexe located on the tenants family land. You'll support the tenant with day-to-day activities, attend community events and activities, and provide encouragement and support through life's challenges.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's life. You'll work alongside an experienced team who will provide the support and guidance you need to succeed in the role.

Were looking for someone who has a genuine interest in supporting others and who is kind, patient, resilient and has a good sense of fun. Previous care experience is not essential, although experience of supporting people with learning disabilities or communication needs would be an advantage.

As a Support Worker with us, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• £67.50 payment for each sleep-in shift worked
• Great company recognition programme, including awards for longevity, KUDOS, Employee of the Month and Care Friends recognition bonus payments for exceptional performance
• Blue Light Card offering discounts across a wide range of goods and services
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Free parking
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Employer-funded professional study and development opportunities
• Full health and wellbeing support package
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• A positive working environment where we value staff wellbeing and a healthy work/life balance

Shifts / Hours for Part-time / Bank

This is a part-time or bank position, offering flexibility around your existing commitments.

Shifts include a mixture of early and late shifts, with some weekends and bank holidays. Sleep-in shifts may also be available at £67.50 per night.

Bank staff can choose shifts subject to availability, while part-time staff will agree their regular working pattern and contracted hours with us.

• Early: 7:30 am to 3 pm
• Late: 2:30 pm to 10 pm

Please note, we manage a rigorous, fair recruitment process, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and criminal record checks.

Thank you for your interest in working for Cartref Homes as a Support Worker. We hope to be in touch with you very shortly.

Remuneration

Starting salary £27636* inclusive of 1 sleep-in p/week at a rate of £67.50 p/night (pro rata)