Support Worker - Male

Caretech Supplies LLC; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with qualifications

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Support Worker to join our Dugdale service in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. The role includes supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. A full UK manual driving licence is desirable.

This permanent, full-time position offers 35 hours per week on a rota. Training provided to build a rewarding career with CareTech. We value caring, patient, and respectful individuals with strong communication, basic IT skills, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration).
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Drivers desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily living, personal care, and meal preparation.
• Providing one-to-one, tailored support.
• Encouraging independence, life skills, and social inclusion.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Working as part of a professional, dedicated team.
• This role can be challenging at times — but it is deeply rewarding. Every day, your work helps change lives.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Written abilities

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)

Job description

Support Worker - Male - A full UK manual driving licence is desirable.

Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire Rate: £13.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 35 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this 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 Support Worker to join our service in Dugdale, 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!

The Role

You will:

• Your role will include: Supporting daily living, personal care, and meal preparation
• Providing one-to-one, tailored support
• Encouraging independence, life skills, and social inclusion
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Working as part of a professional, dedicated team
• This role can be challenging at times — but it is deeply rewarding. Every day, your work helps change lives.

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 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• 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
• 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

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.

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