Female Support Worker

CareTech UK; Manchester; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is seeking a Transitions Support Worker who will support individuals with learning disabilities in the Manchester area. The role requires a driving license, experience in care, and a friendly disposition. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development programs, and various employee assistance benefits. Candidates must be prepared for potential overnight travels and working flexible hours.

Benefits

GBP 500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Free DBS check

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Hold a full, valid driving license.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Experience in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Engage and interact with service users.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone

Caring and fun nature

Job description

Transitions Support Worker

Remote opening with coverage over Manchester, Oldham, North Yorkshire, North Wales, Conwy, and Wrexham

Salary: GBP 15.00 per hour

Car allowance: GBP 3,600.00 per annum

We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.

CareTech is a person-centered care company providing quality care to adults nationwide.

Our vision is a world where individuals have equal opportunities to live independently and make their own decisions, which we refer to as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

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You will need:

• Hold a full, valid driving license
• Use of a car
• Willing to travel, as this is a requirement for this opening
• Possible overnight stops involved
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging & complex behaviors
• Caring and fun nature
• Enjoy going out and about
• Happy and friendly personality
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

• Experience in a caring environment
• Experience working with adults with autism
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
• Ability to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays
• Excellent communication skills to engage and interact with service users
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• Passionate about making a positive difference in someone's life
• Excellent writing skills

Company Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred
• Innovative

Rewards & Benefits

• GBP 500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Industry Standard Benefits
• Ongoing learning & development programs
• Career development and progression
• Free DBS check
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• CareTech Foundation: opportunity to apply for family and friends grants

What we do!

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider with specialist mental health services. Our homes are designed to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs, located within thriving communities offering educational, recreational, and social activities.

We aim to positively impact the experience of people with mental health difficulties through a person-centered approach, measuring outcomes tailored to individual needs.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure before employment begins, with the expense covered by the employer.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please assume you have not been successful this time. Feel free to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

Terms & Conditions are paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

Manchester - Female Regional Support Worker SYS-19472