Support Worker — Empower Independence (Folkestone)

Caretech UK Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays)

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities (up

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech UK Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Martello Centre in Folkestone. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily living tasks, and help service users engage in activities and community access.

Opportunities for training and career progression are available within a supportive team. Applicants should be caring, patient, and reliable, with strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 diploma.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Drivers 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

Caring

Patient

Respectful

Communication skills

Basic IT

Written abilities

Education

Level 2 diploma (in progress)

Job description

CareTech UK Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Martello Centre in Folkestone. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily living tasks, and help service users engage in activities and community access.

Opportunities for training and career progression are available within a supportive team. Applicants should be caring, patient, and reliable, with strong communication abilities.