Support Worker - Female

Caretech; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Hols

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with career progress

CareTech Foundation - family/friend’s

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a part-time female Support Worker for Hunters Lodge in Rickmansworth. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, with training provided if you’re new to care.

The role requires working weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins, with focus on person-centred care, independence and wellbeing. DBS check is required and enhanced training is offered.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as part of a rota.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
• No prior care experience required; full training provided.

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 for service users.
• 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

Teamwork

IT basics

Written ability

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Diploma (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

We are recruiting a Part Time (Weekends) Female Support Worker to join our service in Rickmansworth, 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 – Hunters Lodge

Our friendly Hunters Lodge Service in Rickmansworth, Herts provides care and support for individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to have fulfilled lives and gain further independence.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences.

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 Diploma.

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.

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