Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

Location: Inglewood, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent

Rate:   £13.03 per hour

Permanent | Full Time | 35 hours per week

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 Female Support Worker to join our service in Bearsted, 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 – Inglewood Lodge

Inglewood Service in Bearsted, near Maidstone in Kent has a good public transport. Bearsted is a traditional English village featuring quaint cottages, several village pubs, restaurants and a large village green which plays host to a variety of different social and sporting events.

Inglewood is a care home which provides care and support for up to 8 females they have less profound disabilities, more Mental Health issues and Learning Disabilities.

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 in Heath and 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

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.

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