Support Worker - Male

Cambian Group Plc; Huddersfield; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Friend bonus

Up to 28 days holiday

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder pension

Employee assistance

Annual awards

Recognition schemes

Career progression support

CareTech Foundation grant

Descrizione del lavoro

CareTech is seeking a male Support Worker in Huddersfield on a permanent full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). The role includes day shifts and waking night shifts, with DBS clearance funded by CareTech.

The service focuses on helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs to lead independent lives. The role requires building relationships, enabling daily living skills, and promoting wellbeing within a person-centred approach.

Mansioni

• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Supporting people with daily living and personal goals
• Encouraging independence and choice
• Supporting individuals to access activities they enjoy
• Working in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Supporting with health needs and medication (full training provided)
• 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 on a rota

Descrizione del lavoro

Support Worker - Male

Location: Huddersfield
Rate: £12.79 per hour
Permanent | 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.

Due to the nature of care required for this position, we can only consider Male applicants

‘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 Support Workers to join our services in Cheltenham 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 – Cragside House

Cragside House is a small, friendly supported living service with a strong focus on independence, routine, and meaningful activities. We are looking for kind, energetic and down-to-earth Support Workers to join us from the very start.

Service User Interests

• Swimming
• Skittles and leisure activities
• Going out shopping
• Spending time in the community

The best part. Everything is within walking distance, so this is a really hands-on, active role — not one where you’re stuck indoors all day.

Support is provided 24 hours a day, including day shifts and waking night shifts.

The Role

• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Supporting people with daily living and personal goals
• Encouraging independence and choice
• Supporting individuals to access activities they enjoy
• Working in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Supporting with health needs and medication (full training provided)
• 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 on a rota

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.

Requirements

• Ability to work days, evenings, alternative weekends and bank holidays
• Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Good communication and written skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Experience with autism, epilepsy or challenging behaviour is great, but not essential — attitude matters more than experience.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• 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
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Strictly no agencies

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.

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.

Huddersfield -Support Worker - Male [SYS-28613]