Senior Support Worker

Senior Carer / Team Leader

Ashford, Kent

£14 Per hour

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 37.5

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Job description

Female Senior Support Worker

Rate: £14.03 per hour
Location: Mersham, Ashford
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 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 a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Mersham, 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 - Court Lodge

Court Lodge is a small care home which provides care and support for up to 6 people with learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

The service is a detached bungalow in a quiet residential area close to local amenities with onsite parking. The service users are aged between 32 - 75 years old and enjoy baking, cricket, shopping and the cinema.

The Role

You will:

Deliver person-centred support in line with individual with 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 holiday and sleep-ins

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated senior professional who leads with compassion, patience, and respect. You will bring a positive, resilient approach and be confident supporting both individuals and colleagues. Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team are essential. Reliability, flexibility, and competent IT and written skills are also important to this role.

Requirements

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.
Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
The ability to keep calm under pressure.
Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills.
The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.
The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

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.

Strictly no agencies

Application

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