Children's Support Worker

Cera Care Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider is recruiting experienced and compassionate Care Workers to join a nurse-led team in Lichfield. You will provide care to clients with diverse needs including autism and learning difficulties. The role offers both full and part-time shifts with enhanced benefits, including training, holiday pay, and well-being support. Ideal candidates will have excellent people skills, a valid driver's license, and the Right to Work in the UK. Women applicants, as per client preference, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG and company mobile

Access to WeCare benefits platform

Exclusive discounts on driving and personal expenses

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme

Referrals earning scheme

Qualifications

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to male and female clients including those with autism and learning difficulties.
• Work effectively within a nurse-led team.
• Participate in a comprehensive training and induction program.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Job description

We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our nurse-led team at Cera to provide care to our clients in and around the Lichfield and Rugeley areas.

You'll be providing care and support to our Male and Female young clients whose needs include:

• Autism
• Challenging Behaviour
• ADHD
• Learning Difficulties

Shifts include

• Full and Part time roles available with shifts starting ranging between 7am and 8pm
• Alternate Weekends

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our benefits include

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Key Requirements

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.