Female Bank Support Worker

CareTech Group; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking individuals to provide practical and emotional support to adults with various needs. This role requires flexibility in working shifts, a passion for caregiver roles, and the ability to maintain high standards while ensuring the safety and dignity of vulnerable adults.

Benefits

28 days pro rata holiday

Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care diploma.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behavior and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of individual support plans.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.
• Support service users with daily activities such as meal preparation and cleaning.

Skills

Positivity

Friendliness

Innovation

Calm under pressure

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)

28 days pro rata holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

The Role:

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!

Main duties and responsibilities:

To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.

To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.

To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.

To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.

To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics:

Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues

The ability to keep calm under pressure

The confidence to work alone or as part of a team

The passion to work with vulnerable adults

The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider 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 people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010