Location
Watford Hertfordshire
Contract
Bank / Zero Hour Contract
Role Type
Bank / Zero Hour Contract
Salary
£12.71
Closing Date
Sunday 26 October 2025
Mental Health Bank Support Worker – Essex Road Supported Living, Watford
Essex Road Supported Living in Watford comprises 13 self-contained flats, providing tailored support to individuals with long-term and complex needs, including drug or alcohol dependency, mental or physical health challenges, stress, and difficulties stemming from past experiences or relationships.
The service offers free on-site parking and excellent transport links.
Important: CareTech is a Sponsored Employer; however, our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Bank Support Worker - Watford
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Zero Hours
CareTech Community Services is looking for Bank Support Workers with experience in dementia care to provide practical and emotional support, helping adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, dementia, or challenging behaviour live as independently as possible.
What We Offer
£12.71 per hour + holiday pro rata
Paid DBS check
Free Training And Recognised Qualifications In Social Care
Apprenticeship opportunities
Career progression and staff recognition schemes
Employee Assistance Programme and pension scheme
Refer a Friend bonus (up to £250)
The Role
Support individuals with daily living and leisure activities
Ensure the welfare and safety of service users and staff
Contribute to support plans, reports, and records
Work flexibly across shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, and potential sleep-ins
About You
Must have experience supporting people with dementia
Experience in learning disabilities, autism, mental health, or challenging behaviour (desirable)
Calm under pressure and able to work independently or in a team
Strong communication skills
Passion for supporting vulnerable adults
Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)
An Enhanced DBS check will be required (paid for by CareTech).
Job Description
CT81_Support_Worker_Job_Description_Form_VBR_v2_Copy.pdf