Weekend Part Time Support Worker

Part-Time Weekend Support Worker – Bedford £12.71 per hour | 14 hours per week | Saturday & Sunday CareTech is looking for a caring and dedicated Part-Time Weekend Support Worker to join our team in Bedford. This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex behaviours to live independently and achieve their goals. The Role As a Support Worker, you will provide both practical and emotional care to adults in supported living services. You’ll help people lead as independent and fulfilling a life as possible, supporting with: Daily living skills (shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry) Health appointments and personal care Social events, hobbies, and community activities This role includes early and late shifts, or a long day, covering weekends. Candidates must hold a UK driver’s licence and be able to administer medication. Benefits £12.71 per hour 14 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday) Flexible contracted shifts available to suit your lifestyle 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning and development programmes Apprenticeships available for those new to care Free training to gain qualifications in Social Care Access to free online courses for all staff DBS check paid by CareTech Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral Stakeholder Pension scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards and recognition schemes Career progression opportunities within CareTech CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends Personal Characteristics Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards one Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health needs Calm under pressure, confident working alone or in a team Excellent communication skills Friendly, positive, and compassionate Committed to high standards of safeguarding About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd is a leading UK provider of specialist social care, supporting more than 5,000 adults across over 300 services. We are committed to helping people live independently in their communities, with pathways tailored to learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health, and acquired brain injury. CareTech is proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. Important: Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure (paid for by the employer). Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 9/12/2025