Support Worker - Female

Caretech; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Female Support Worker to join St Agnells in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role offers meaningful work in a residential setting with training provided.

You will deliver person-centred support, assist with daily living skills, maintain records, and work a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. No prior experience required; full training and a structured induction are provided.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training and induction provided.
• Able to communicate clearly, both written and verbal, with colleagues and residents.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual care plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where needed.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing for residents.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

We are recruiting a Female Support Worker to join our service in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 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 – St Agnells

A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.

St Agnells is an 8 bed home supporting people with learning disability, dementia, epilepsy and other complex care needs.

The home supports residents with different mobility needs:

• 5 residents use wheelchair, requires hoisting and support with feeding and day to day activities
• 2 residents are able to walk independently
• 1 resident uses a Zimmer frame

St Agnells house has a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Free Parking is available in site for staff.

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:

• Outings
• Activities in the community
• Visiting local day centres
• In-house activities
• Arts and crafts
• Days out (e.g. theme parks, meals out, social activities, Christmas markets)
• 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 and 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.

No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme.

Requirements

• 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.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.