Senior Support Worker

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER - EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS WANTED

£13.71 PER HOUR 35 hours per week

Location - Charing, Ashford Kent

At Care Tech, our Senior Support Workers play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. If you're experienced, passionate, and ready to take the next step in your care career, this role is for you.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll provide both practical and emotional support to enable our service users to lead as independent and fulfilling a life as possible. Flexibility is essential, as shifts may include weekends, bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins. We're looking for someone positive, friendly, and innovative, who can make a real difference every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering day-to-day support according to individual care plans

Maintaining effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues while respecting confidentiality

Supporting service users with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and social activities

Keeping accurate records and notes as required

Working collaboratively as part of a team to provide high-quality care

Supporting young adults with learning difficulties, mental health issues, behavioural challenges, autism, and physical disabilities

Who We're Looking For

Experienced Senior or Support Workers with a Diploma in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards one

Proven experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, or mental health needs

Ability to stay calm under pressure and make confident decisions

Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently or as part of a team

Passionate about supporting vulnerable adults with a commitment to high standards of safeguarding

Why Join Care Tech?

Opportunities for career progression and leadership development

Full training and ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment where your experience and skills are valued

Work that is challenging, rewarding, and truly makes a difference

If you're an experienced care professional ready to step into a senior role, join Care Tech and make a meaningful impact every day.

About Care Tech

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.