Support Worker

Description:

Support Worker

Location: Bromsgrove Worcester
Rate: £12.79 per hour

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5hours per week (rota-based)

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 Bromsgrove, supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, including behaviours that may challenge.

We are looking for resilient, compassionate, and proactive individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives. Whether you are new to care or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career while truly making an impact.

This is not a traditional care role. We are seeking people who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and support individuals through some of the most challenging moments in their lives.

About the Service – King George Close

King George Close is a residential care home located in a quiet residential street. The service supports up to five young people with a range of mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, and/or autistic spectrum conditions.

Our focus is on supporting individuals to develop independence and progress on their personal journey.

Easily accessible via public transport
Close to local shops and community facilitiesAbout the People We Support

The individuals living at the service may present with:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Learning disabilities
Mental health needs
Emotional dysregulation
Self-harm behaviours
Suicidal ideation
Absconding behaviours
Complex trauma backgrounds
Behaviours that challenge servicesOur aim is to create a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment where individuals can develop emotional regulation, independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Service User Interests

We actively support individuals to engage in meaningful activities, including:

Arts and crafts
Days out (theme parks, meals, social activities, Christmas markets)
Holidays and short breaks
Walks in the local community and parks
Cooking and baking to build life skillsThe Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual plans
Build trusting and professional relationships
Support individuals during periods of emotional distress
Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
Assist with daily living skills and personal care (where required)
Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
Support with appointments, activities, and community access
Maintain accurate records and work effectively within a team
Work flexibly on a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking nightsWho We’re Looking For?

We are seeking individuals who are:

Caring and patient
Calm and emotionally resilient
Compassionate and non-judgemental
Professional in challenging situations
Respectful, positive, and resilient
Confident in setting clear and consistent boundaries
Team players with a positive attitude
Strong communicators with basic IT and written skills
Flexible and reliableNo previous experience? No problem. If you have the right values and willingness to learn, we will provide full training and a structured induction programme.

Essential Requirements

Willingness to work towards a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice
Ability to remain calm under pressureDe