Support Worker

Role Description

Support Worker

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 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 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 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 a 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

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

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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