Support Worker, Caregiver

Permanent | Full-time | 35 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note:

We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role

At Care Tech, 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 Support Workers to join our service in Canterbury, 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!

Kingston is a warm, happy care home, with a large country garden accessible to residents, which provides care and support for up to 8 people. The support we offer for are Learning Disabilities, Downs Syndrome, non-weight bearing, dementia, elderly, skin integrity control, full nutritional support, full continence support and peg feeding. The staff and service users make the most of the beautiful space Kingston offers by enjoying summer BBQs and personalized in house events.

Rated good by CQC, the service is located in Kingston, Canterbury in Kent. Please note the public transport can be an issue to this service as the bus is not a regular service.

Drivers are therefore preferable unless you can get to the service with no problems to start morning shifts at 8am and with afternoon shifts if you are able to get transport home in the evening when a shift finishes at 9pm.

• 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

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.

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by Care Tech)

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• 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
• Care Tech Foundation
  - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Founded in 1993, Care Tech 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 Care Tech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

Care Tech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Care Tech 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.