Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Ongoing training

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting Support Workers to join our Wisbech service, Lindisfarne, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role involves delivering person-centred support, assisting with daily living skills, and enabling community access, with a rota that includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

We welcome both newcomers and experienced carers and offer full training and induction. A driver is desirable but not essential; enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required

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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Driving (desirable)

Education

Level 2 in 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.

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