Support Worker

Caretech Supplies LLC; Toseland; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Training & progression

Job summary

CareTech Wisbech is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. This role requires a driver and willingness to work a varied rota, including evenings and sleep-ins.

Training is provided; enhanced DBS is required and benefits include generous holiday allowance and training opportunities within a supportive team. This part-time role offers real career progression within CareTech’s supportive services.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Driver is desirable but not essential.
• 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

Driver

Communication

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker - Must be a driver

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Rate: £13.03 per hour + £78.30 per sleep-in

Permanent | Part-time | 20-15 hours per week

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 Support Workers to join our service in Wisbech, 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 - Lindisfarne

Supported Living Service with 7 service users. The service users have range of conditions including learning difficulties and mental health issues.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• attending the day centre
• going to bingo, the gym
• college
• work
• shopping
• attending discos
• going bowling
• plus many more.

In-house activities include make up and beauty, baking, looking at books, completing puzzles, watching DVDs, colouring and watching football plus arts and crafts.

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
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• 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

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.

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