Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

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.

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 for Support Workers to join our services in

Cheltenham 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!

Cragside House is a small, friendly supported living service with a strong focus on independence, routine, and meaningful activities. We are looking for kind, energetic and down-to-earth Support Workers to join us from the very start.

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Swimming
• Skittles and leisure activities
• Going out shopping
• Spending time in the community

The best part. Everything is within walking distance, so this is a really hands-on, active role — not one where you’re stuck indoors all day.

Support is provided 24 hours a day, including day shifts and waking night shifts.

• As a Support Worker, you’ll be:
  Building positive, trusting relationships
• Supporting people with daily living and personal goals
• Encouraging independence and choice
• Supporting individuals to access activities they enjoy
• Working in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Supporting with health needs and medication (full training provided)

This is a role where you really get to know the people you support and see the difference you make every day.

• 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 on a rota

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.

• Ability to work days, evenings, alternative weekends and bank holidays
• Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by Care Tech)
• Good communication and written skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Experience with autism, epilepsy or challenging behaviour is great, but not essential — attitude matters more than experience.

• 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 educat