Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker

Location: Folkestone
Rate: £13.03 per hour
Job Type: 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.

• 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
• Driver's licence desirable but not essential
• 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
• 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
• Care Tech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-centred

Strictly no agencies.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.