Support Worker - Female

Cambian Group Plc; Oldham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Up to 28 days’ holiday

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Oldham is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our cared-for living team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) on a rota basis, with a focus on person-centred, trauma-informed care to empower independence.

We value resilience, calmness under pressure, and a compassionate, patient approach. DBS required; drivers preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Drivers preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care as needed (washing/dressing).
• Assist with meals and developing cooking skills.
• Encourage independence and daily living skills.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable home environment.
• Create opportunities for people to try new things and build confidence.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and PBS to support positive outcomes.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker – Female

Rate: £13.29 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 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.

We are recruiting for a Support Worker - Female to join our supported living services in Oldham, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you're new to care or already have experience, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career and truly make a difference.

About the Service – Oldham

We are looking for resilient, passionate, and positive women to join our friendly and experienced supported living team.

We support women aged 18 and over with a range of support needs, including:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism
• Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
• Learning Disabilities
• Schizophrenia
• Trauma-related needs

CareTech's Approach

Our approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and rooted in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

We believe people should be supported to live the life they choose, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to become as independent as possible.

What Will You Be Doing?

You’ll work alongside the people we support to:

• Provide personal care, including washing and dressing, where required
• Support with meal preparation and developing cooking skills
• Encourage independence and everyday living skills
• Assist with household tasks and maintaining a safe, comfortable home
• Create opportunities for people to try new things, build confidence, and achieve their goals
• Use trauma-informed approaches to understand the person, not just the behaviour
• Apply Positive Behaviour Support approaches to promote positive outcomes
• Build genuine, trusting relationships based on respect, choice, and dignity
• Support people to be active participants in their own lives and communities

Experience Required

This is a role where experience really matters.

We're looking for people who are confident supporting individuals with complex needs and who understand that behaviour is a form of communication. You'll need to remain calm in challenging situations, think creatively, and adapt your approach to meet individual needs.

You’ll be resilient without losing your compassion, confident without taking away someone's choice, and experienced enough to recognise that sometimes the smallest steps are the biggest achievements.

Who Are We Looking For?

We want people who are:

• Resilient – able to remain calm, consistent, and supportive during challenging situations
• Passionate – genuinely committed to improving people's lives
• Positive – someone who sees possibilities rather than limitations
• Empowering – someone who supports people to do things for themselves wherever possible
• Friendly – someone who understands the importance of building positive relationships
• Innovative – willing to think differently and find creative solutions
• Person-Centred – because the person is at the heart of everything we do

Most importantly, you’ll understand that supported living is about much more than providing support. It’s about helping people make choices, build confidence, develop skills, experience new opportunities, and live as independently as possible.

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of an experienced, supportive, and values-led team who genuinely care about the people they support and each other.

If you’re looking for a role where you can use your experience, bring your personality to work, and make a real and meaningful difference to someone's life, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Relevant experience supporting people with complex needs
• Drivers preferred, but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Good communication and written skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressureConfidence to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

• Recommend a Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Free DBS check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities, including qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the UK's largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education providers. With more than 30 years of experience, we continue to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to people with complex needs.

Founded by brothers Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead the organisation today, CareTech benefits from long-term stability, continuity of leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

This post is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as being female is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.

Strictly no agencies.