Senior Support Worker

Location: Westwell Leacon, Charing Rate: £14.03 per hour + £78.30 per sleep-in Permanent | Full-time | 39 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 Senior Support Worker to join our service in Charing, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. About the Service - Cosy Lodge Cosy Lodge is a care home which provides care and support for up to 7 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder with additional physical disability needs. The service is situated just off the A20 between Ashford and Charing and has on site parking. The Role You will: • Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction. • Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated. • Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support. • Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally. • Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: • Confident in leading a team within a care environment • Passionate about person-centred support • Professional, proactive, and resilient • Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others • Skilled in communication (written and verbal) • Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure • Able to manage challenging situations with confidence • Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call • Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & 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 201