Female Support Worker

CareTech Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in St Albans is seeking dedicated staff to assist in delivering high-quality care to vulnerable adults. The role involves implementing support plans, maintaining effective communication, and helping with daily activities. A Diploma in Health and Social Care is preferred, along with experience in supporting adults with challenges. This position offers various benefits, including flexible hours and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.
• Experience in providing care for individuals with physical disabilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users.
• Assist with meals, laundry, cleaning, and social events.
• Keep accurate notes and records.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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.

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!

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s 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.

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.