Driver / Support Worker

Caretech; Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friend referral bonus

28 days holiday

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance programme

Awards evening

Recognition schemes

Career progression training

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for the Rushall Day Centre in Walsall. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and involves delivering person-centred support to service users with learning and physical disabilities.

DBS must be in place or funded by CareTech, with rota-based unsociable hours as part of the schedule. You will promote independence and wellbeing, assist with daily living skills, and help with community access and appointments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supported Living Environment is essential.
• Willingness to work towards a Health & Social Qualification.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic IT skills

Written abilities

Team player

Education

Health & Social Qualification (willing to work towards)

Job description

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

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.

About the Service – Rushall Day Centre

Rushall Day Centre is a service that is open Monday - Friday and supports Service Users with Learning and Physical Disability. We are looking for someone who is a team player, has a fun personality with a positive attitude and is able to demonstrate out of the box thinking.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

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

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.

Requirements

• Experience in a Supported Living Environment is essential
• Willingness to work towards a Health & Social Qualification
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

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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Walsall -Driver / Support Worker [SYS-28513]