Support Worker

Caretech; Shinfield; 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

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting Support Workers for Ryeish Green in Reading to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You’ll deliver person-centred support per plans, help with daily living, and promote independence in a purpose-built setting.

No prior experience needed; full training and induction provided. Enhanced DBS is required, and roles include sleep-ins and a rota with evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.

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

Patient

Respectful

Education

Level 2 Diploma

Job description

Rate: £13.21 per hour + £78.30 per sleep-in

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this 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

Support Workers to join our service in

Reading, 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 – Ryeish Green

Ryeish Green has 5 service users that will be living there and it is a completely modern set of self contained flats. Each flat has a living room/ kitchen (with washing machine), bedroom and wash room with shower (except 1, who has a bath as per her requirements) They also have a small garden area each that leads to the main garden, which has lots of space.

Situated in a lovely idyllic village with public transport links, and just 5 miles from busy Reading and Shinfield. There is a staff bedroom for waking night staff, complete with bathroom and shower.

Service User Interests

• 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 Diploma
• 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

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.