Female Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK is looking for a Female Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support for vulnerable adults. The role offers 35 hours per week at £12.71 per hour. Successful candidates will implement support plans, assist with daily tasks, and communicate with service users and their families. Qualifications and a passion for caring are essential.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to a wide range of free online courses

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, physical and learning disabilities, and mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Communicate effectively with service users and families.
• Support service users with meals, cleaning, and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.
• Work as a part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience in supporting adults

Confidence to work alone or as part of a team

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Desire to achieve high standards of safeguarding

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker — 35 hours per week — £12.71 per hour.

Benefits

• Various contracted hour shifts available
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Apprenticeships offered to those with less experience
• Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff
• 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 friends’ grants

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 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, physical disabilities, 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, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers 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 vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support 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 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.

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.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Salary / Benefits: From: £12.71 To: £12.71 per hour