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Support Worker

CareTech Group • Sellindge, Ashford, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Grade 2 Support Worker
Location: Sellindge Kent
Rate: £13.03 per hour + £1 uplift when acting up
Permanent | Full-time | 35 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 a Grade 2 Support Worker to join our service in Sellindge, 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 - May Lodge

May Lodge is a care home which provides care and support for up to 3 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder with additional physical disability needs. This service is located in bungalow accommodation and fully accessible for people in wheelchairs.

The service is set within a residential housing area, but is set back from a busy road and on site parking is available. It has good transport links to Ashford and Folkestone.

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.

Requirements

  • Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
  • 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

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

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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