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Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Henley on Thames
Rate: £14.06 per hour
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 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 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 Henley on Thames, 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 – Henley on Thames
Our site in Henley on Thames is an independent supported living service supporting four adults (two males and two females) with learning disabilities. All of the people we support have capacity and are encouraged to live as independently as possible, with our dedicated team providing personalised support to help them achieve their goals and maintain their independence. The service has a strong focus on choice, empowerment, and enabling people to lead fulfilling lives within their local community.
Service User Interests
The people we support live active and fulfilling lives and enjoy being involved in their local community. Support workers play a vital role in enabling and encouraging independence, including supporting people to:
Attend day services throughout the week.
Access work placements and volunteering opportunities.
Travel to paid employment
Attend the gym and go swimming.
Participate in local learning disability social groups.
Attend the additional needs disco every Friday.
Enjoy concerts, theatre trips, cinema visits, shopping trips, and meals out
Spend quality time with family and friends
Plan, prepare, and cook meals independently
Develop daily living skills and confidence within their home.
The people we support are highly independent and enjoy taking an active role in planning their activities, meals, and social events. Staff are encouraged to be proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to get involved in community activities that help create extraordinary days every day.
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.
You'll be part of a flexible and person-centred team where support is planned around the needs of the people we support, rather than a fixed shift model. This means no two weeks are the same, helping to create a positive work-life balance for the team whilst ensuring excellent outcomes for the individuals who live at Gainsborough Road.
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 a health and social care qualification
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable, as one of the people we support has access to a mobility vehicle and regularly enjoys community activities and outings.
Enhanced DBS is required (paid for by Care Tech)
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 wi
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