Support Worker

Caretech UK Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression with qualifications

CareTech Foundation - grants

Job summary

CareTech UK Ltd in King's Lynn is recruiting a Support Worker to provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role involves assisting with daily living, promoting independence and wellbeing, and joining a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

No experience? Full training and a structured induction are provided; drivers are preferred and enhanced DBS is paid for by CareTech.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota.
• Drivers preferred.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

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

Patience

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Written abilities

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker

Location: King's Lynn
Rate: £13.03 per hour + £78.30 per sleep-in
Permanent | Full Time | 30 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 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.

We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our service in Kings Lynn, 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 – Gayton Road

Gayton Road- supports 6 adults in a supported living service. Service users have learning disabilities and mental health. Service users very motivated to want to do activities and want fun loving support staff who want to be busy trying new activities with them.

Service User Interests

• Take part in the local community
• Accessing college courses
• Accessing Day Services

The Role

• 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
• Drivers are preferred
• 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

Strictly no agencies

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

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

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.