Bank Wake Night Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4EF |
| Company: | Caretech |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23519 |
Summary
Bank Support Worker
Location: Bearsted, Maidstone
Rate: £12.71 per hour
Zero Hour Contract
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this 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 a Bank Support Worker to join our service in Bearsted, 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!
About the Service – Church Lane
Church Lane Service in Bearsted, near Maidstone in Kent has a good public transport. Bearsted is a traditional English village featuring quaint cottages, several village pubs, restaurants and a large village green which plays host to a variety of different social and sporting events.
Church Lane is a care home which provides care and support for up to 8 people with learning disabilities.
The Role
You will:
Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
Support activities, appointments, and community access
Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme.
Requirements
Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
Drivers desirable but not essential
Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
What We Offer
*£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
*Blue Light Discount Card
Industry Standard Benefits
Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
Ongoing learning & development programmes
Career Development/Progression
Free DBS Check
Free Employee Assistance Programme
CareTech Foundation: the opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants
Our Values
Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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