Senior Support Worker – Maternity Cover Location: Supported Living Services BarnetHours: 37.5 per week on a 24/7 rotaPay: £12.71 per hour Benefits of Working with Us 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyleFree training and apprenticeships in Health & Social CareCareer progression and development opportunitiesRefer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £250Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase SchemeFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards and recognition schemesDBS check paid prior to starting The Role As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll provide practical and emotional care to enable our service users to lead as ordinary a life as possible. Flexibility is key, as shifts include weekends, bank holidays, and potential sleep-ins. Positivity, friendliness, and innovation are essential traits for this role. Main Duties and Responsibilities Deliver day-to-day support according to individual care plansMaintain effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues while respecting confidentialitySupport service users with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and social activitiesKeep accurate records and notes when requiredWork collaboratively as part of a team to provide high-quality careSupport young adults with learning difficulties, mental health issues, behavioural difficulties, autism, and physical disabilities Personal Characteristics Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, or mental health issuesAbility to remain calm under pressureConfidence to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication skillsPassion for supporting vulnerable adults and commitment to high standards of safeguarding About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd supports over 5,000 adults across 300 services in the UK. We provide specialist care pathways for people with learning disabilities, autism, severe physical disabilities, mental health conditions, challenging behaviour, and acquired brain injuries. We empower people to take control of their lives through work, social activities, skill development, and confidence-building. Please note: Successful candidates must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure (paid for by CareTech). Due to high application volumes, only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted within 7–10 days. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES