Job Description
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Senior Support Worker
Location: St Marys Bay, Kent
Rate: £14.03 per hour
Permanent | Full-time | 36 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 St Marys Bay.
About the Service:
Bright Care is a warm residential care home supporting 5 service users. They enjoy venturing out into the community. taking part in activities, going to the beach, bowling, going out for meals and picnics. Accessing the New Romney Hythe and Dymchurch railways to visit the local areas. Supporting service users to attend day care throughout the week. Bright care Residential Service is located at St Mary’s Bay, the service is a detached chalet bungalow situated within quiet residential area. The service users enjoy spending time in their beautiful garden, growing fruit vegetables and plants and taking part in many of the activities such as football, bowling and swing ball, access to the garden is via their wheelchair ramp.
The Role
You will:
Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plansAssist with daily living skills and personal care where requiredPromote independence, dignity, and wellbeingSupport activities, appointments, and community accessMaintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a teamWork a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, 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
Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards oneExperience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disability and/or mental health issuesAbility to work unsociable hours on a rota basisDrivers desirable but not essentialEnhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
What We Offer
Recommend A Friend BonusUp to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank HolidaysFree DBS CheckBlue Light CardStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesOngoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree levelCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
FriendlyPositiveInnovativeEmpoweringPerson-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. xkybehq
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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