Support Worker - Female

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training & progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is recruiting a Support Worker to join Ashwood Place, an 8-bed service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred support, assist with daily living, and promote independence in a warm, team-oriented environment.

You should be caring, patient and reliable, with good communication and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and respectful with a positive and resilient approach.
• Good communication skills and basic written abilities.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours and on a rota.

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

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our service in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, preverbal and wheelchair users. 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 – Ashwood Place

Ashwood Place is an 8 bedded residential service for adults with Learning Disability, Physical disability, Epilepsy and Adults on the Spectrum. Person centred care is very important to us at Ashwood Place. As a team, we focus on the abilities of the people we support and promote learning of new skills, thereby promoting independence and an improved quality of life. We have an open culture where staff feel safe to challenge bad practise, learn from mistakes, share knowledge and lessons learnt. The people we support are involved in the day-to-day running of their home.

Service User Interests

• Swimming
• Bowling
• Meals out in restaurant of choice
• Holidays at least one per year
• Shopping
• Cinema
• Bus ride or walks
• ….and lots more

The Role

• 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

• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Must Be Driver
• 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 ProgrammeAnnual 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.