Support Worker - Female

Caretech UK Ltd; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme

Up to 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive 

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card Membership

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing Learning and Development

Clear Career Prog

Job summary

CareTech UK Ltd is recruiting a Support Worker for a brand-new supported living scheme in Wythenshawe to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role involves building independence, dignity and personal goals in a home and community setting.

You will work around 37.5 hours per week on a rota that includes days and nights, with flexible shifts and ongoing learning and development opportunities within a values-led team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support roles is desirable.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs in a brand-new supported living flat.
• Assist with personal care and wellbeing, cooking and meal preparation, and daily living activities.
• Encourage independence and skills development through trauma-informed approaches.
• Enable access to community activities, education, leisure and employment opportunities.
• Promote positive outcomes through the organisation's care model and build trusting relationships.

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Wythenshawe

Salary: £13.29 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 Hours per Week)

Shift Pattern: Days & Nights | Rota Basis

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 support. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence, developing life skills, and helping people live fulfilling lives within their own homes and communities.

We are excited to be recruiting Support Workers for a brand-new supported living flat scheme in Wythenshawe, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

Whether you're looking to build on existing care experience or continue a rewarding long-term career in social care, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

About the Service

You will support adults aged 18+ with a range of needs, including:

• Learning Disabilities
• Autism
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Schizophrenia
• Trauma-related Needs
• Self-Harming Behaviours

We are looking for resilient, compassionate, and positive individuals who are committed to helping people live independently and achieve their personal goals.

Our Approach

Our support is:

• Person-Centred
• Trauma-Informed
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Led

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose and to develop the confidence, skills, and independence needed to achieve their aspirations.

We support people to live their BEST lives:

• B - Better
• E - Engaged
• S - Supported
• T - Treated with dignity and respect

What Will You Be Doing?

No two days are ever the same. You will support people to:

• Maintain their personal care and wellbeing
• Develop cooking and meal preparation skills
• Build confidence and independence in everyday living
• Manage household tasks and maintain their home environment
• Access community activities, education, leisure, and employment opportunities
• Achieve personal goals and aspirations
• Develop social skills and meaningful relationships
• Participate actively in daily decision-making
• Manage challenges using trauma-informed approaches
• Promote positive outcomes through Positive Behaviour Support
• Build trusting relationships based on dignity, respect, and choice

Who Are We Looking For?

This is a role where experience and values matter.

We are looking for people who understand that behaviour is communication and who can provide consistent, compassionate support to individuals with complex needs.

You’ll be:

• Resilient
• Able to remain calm, consistent, and supportive during challenging situations.
• Passionate
• Committed to helping people achieve the best possible quality of life.
• Positive
• Focused on opportunities, strengths, and solutions.
• Empowering
• Supporting people to do things for themselves rather than doing everything for them.
• Friendly
• Building genuine relationships based on trust and respect.
• Innovative
• Thinking creatively to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.
• Person-Centred
• Keeping the individual's wishes, choices, and goals at the centre of everything you do.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Strong communication and written skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS check (paid for by CareTech)
• Drivers are preferred but not essential.

Why Join CareTech?

You’ll become part of a supportive, experienced, and values-led team that genuinely cares about the people we support and about each other.

• Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Up to 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card Membership
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing Learning and Development
• Clear Career Prog