Female Support Workjer- must be a driver

Caretech; Harrietsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of social care services is seeking dedicated support workers to help vulnerable adults in Harrietsham. You will implement individual support plans and assist with daily activities while providing high-quality care. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. This role requires working flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. You will receive training, a full induction program, and various benefits including holiday and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes

FREE training for Social Care qualification

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with challenging behavior or mental health issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in communication.
• Desire to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.
• Support service users with meal preparation, cleaning, and social events.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Overview

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!

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.

About the employer

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Diploma 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.
• 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.

Benefits / Additional information

• 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.