Senior support worker - Children and young people

Job Description Senior Support Worker Location: Ashford, KentRate: £14.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role ‘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 a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Ashford, 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! Orchard House is a small, friendly home which provides care and support for up to 10 people with learning and physical disabilities. They support 2 females and 8 males in this service. They support people with autism, epilepsy, mental health needs, angelmans syndrome, as well as people wheelchair bound. There is easy access to public transport, regular busses which stop 50 yards from the service. There is also onsite parking and it is close to the international train station as well as local shops Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role-modelling, and day-to-day direction.• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.• Participate in the Senior On-Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required. We’re seeking someone who is:• Confident in leading a team within a care environment• Passionate about person-centred support• Professional, proactive, and resilient• Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others• Skilled in communication (written and verbal)• Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure• Able to manage challenging situations with confidence• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis• Drivers desirable but not essential • Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice Recommend A Friend BonusUp to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank HolidaysFree DBS CheckBlue Light CardStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesOngoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree levelCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. 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. Strictly no agencies