Support Worker - Must be a driver

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£28,163 a year

Harrietsham

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This support worker role assists adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs to live fulfilling lives. The work involves delivering person-centred care, helping with daily living skills, and supporting community access to promote independence and wellbeing.

Best for

Individuals seeking a career in social care, including those new to the sector.

Non-negotiable

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as Skilled Worker or Student Visa holders cannot be considered.

Worth knowing

The role requires working a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

What you need

Required

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • IT literacy

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Written abilities

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Flexibility

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Reliability

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Level 2 Diploma

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Rota availability

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

  • Driving license

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Deliver person-centred support

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Assist with daily living

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Promote independence and wellbeing

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support community access

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain accurate records

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Recommend a friend bonus
28 days holiday
Free DBS check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder pension
Employee assistance programme
Annual awards evening
Employee recognition schemes
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Location: Harrietsham, Kent Rate: £13.54 per hour Permanent | Full Time |37.50 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 Workers to join our service in Harrietsham, 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: 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 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 CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. 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. Strictly no agencies

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