Support Workers, Mental Health

Overview

Support Workers – New Supported Living Service in Bedford

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

At Care Tech, we know great support workers aren’t all the same. Some bring years of experience. Others bring the right values and the drive to learn. What matters most is your commitment to making a real difference.

As a Support Worker at Care Tech, you’ll support adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and challenging behaviour to live as independently as possible. You’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice, and wellbeing.

• Supporting daily living, personal care, and meal preparation
• Providing one-to-one, tailored support
• Encouraging independence, life skills, and social inclusion
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Working as part of a professional, dedicated team

This role can be challenging at times — but it is deeply rewarding. Every day, your work helps change lives.

New to Care? Experienced? We’ve Got You.

If you’re new to care, we provide full training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications while you work.

If you’re experienced, we offer progression, development, and the chance to grow your career within a well-established organisation that values your expertise.

• Full training and continuous professional development
• Support to achieve Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications
• Clear career progression and internal promotion opportunities
• A strong focus on safeguarding, quality, and wellbeing
• A supportive team and professional working environment
• A role with genuine purpose and impact

• Compassionate, reliable, and motivated people
• Experienced support workers or those new to care
• People who can stay calm under pressure
• Confident communicators who work well alone or as part of a team
• Individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable adults

If you’re looking for more than just a job, and want a career where your work truly matters, join Care Tech and make a difference every day

Established in 1993, Care Tech Community Services operates over 250 services nationwide, supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and complex needs. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating opportunities for independence.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks. Care Tech is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Some roles may require male or female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 2010.