Female Support Worker

Caretech; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free DBS Check

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Ongoing training with career progress

CareTech Foundation grants

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 days holiday incl. Bank Hols

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Support Worker for our Oldham services to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role involves delivering person-centred support, assisting with daily living skills, and promoting independence in a caring, respectful environment.

You will work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins, with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training. DBS enhanced is required and provided by CareTech.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support based on 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Written skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our services in Oldham 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!

Service User Interests

• 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
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
  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., Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
• Drivers are preferred but no essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Good communication and written skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
  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., Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• 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
• Innovative
• 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.