Support Worker

Caretech; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of  H

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear career

Job summary

CareTech's Lodge in Huddersfield is seeking compassionate care staff to provide person-centred support to residents with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. You will assist with daily living skills, personal care, and accompany service users at appointments and activities, while maintaining accurate records and working as part of a committed team.

This full-time, permanent role is 37.5 hours per week on a rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays; enhanced DBS is

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

Job description

Location: Huddersfield Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 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.

About the Service – The Lodge

The Lodge is a Residential living environment which provides care and support to people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.

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

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.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards a health & social qualification
• Experience in a care environment preferred but not essential
• 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.