Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide practical and emotional care to vulnerable adults. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Health and Social Care (or be willing to obtain one) and experience in supportive roles. This position involves flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and requires excellent communication skills. A salary of £12.82 per hour is offered with additional benefits including 28 days holiday and free training.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme

Free training for Social Care qualifications

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.
• Experience with challenging behavior and mental health issues is preferred.
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities.
• Implement individual support plans effectively.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience supporting adults with disabilities

Teamwork

Positivity and friendliness

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3

Job description

FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER - Barnet

£12.82 ph

35 hours per week

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays pro rata
• 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
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• 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 NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent 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.
• Excellent communication skills
• 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.

The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn’t require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.82 To: £12.82 per hour