Support Worker

CareTech UK; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Bank Night Support Worker to provide practical and emotional care for adults with diverse needs. The role requires implementing individual support plans, fostering effective communication, and ensuring high-quality care in a team environment. A Diploma in Health and Social Care and experience with challenging behavior are preferred. Successful candidates will enjoy numerous benefits, including flexible holiday schemes and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

DBS check paid by Caretech

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Stakeholder Pension

Employee recognition schemes

Career progression within the company

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.
• Support service users with meal preparation and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Confidence to work independently or in a team

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Bank Night Support Worker

Benefits:

• 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Apprenticeships for those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on various topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme: earn up to GBP250 per referral
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation: opportunity to apply for family and friend grants

The Role:

We provide individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as normal a life as possible. Flexibility is required as shifts include bank holidays, weekends, and potential sleep-ins.

If your strengths include positivity, friendliness, and innovation, then this job is for you!

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in implementing individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment
• Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and others, respecting confidentiality
• Support service users with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and social events
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one
• Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, or mental health issues
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Confidence to work independently or in a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults
• Commitment to safeguarding standards

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd supports 5000 adults with diverse needs across over 300 services in the UK. We are committed to high standards of care and governance, providing innovative pathways for people to live in community settings, including supported living, shared housing, residential services, and outreach. We promote independence, social engagement, learning new skills, and building confidence.

CareTech is a Disability Confident Leader.

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, with costs covered by the employer.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days. Some roles require male or female employees only, as a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Note: STRICTLY NO AGENCIES