Female Support Worker

CareTech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist social care provider in Greater London is looking for individuals to provide practical and emotional care for vulnerable adults. This role involves implementing support plans and collaborating with service users and families. Candidates should have an NVQ in Health and Social Care, experience with challenging behaviour, and excellent communication skills. The position requires flexible shift work, including weekends and bank holidays, offering a range of benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour.
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
• Passion to work with vulnerable Adults.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.
• Support service users with meals and social events.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with vulnerable adults

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Must be a driver (and have full use of your own vehicle) due to the location of the service.

Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)
28 days holiday inclusive 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!
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.

About the Role:

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. You will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potentially 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 other 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

The Successful Candidate for the role will have:

NVQ 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.
Confidence to work alone and 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.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an 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.