Female Support Workjer- must be a driver

Caretech; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Maidstone is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide practical and emotional care to individuals. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting adults, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with vulnerable groups. This role involves flexible shift work, including weekends and bank holidays, with a salary of £12.71 per hour. 28 days holiday and training opportunities provided.

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 to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to wide range of free online courses

DBS check paid by employer

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to participate in practical and emotional care of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Communicate effectively with service users and families.
• Support service users with daily tasks like meals and cleaning.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Willingness to work towards diploma in Health and Social Care

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Southlands, Maidstone, Kent

Female Support Worker

35 x hours per Week

£12.71 per hour

You must be a Driver due to the rural location.

Benefits

• 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!
• 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.

The Role

The Role: 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!

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 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.

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.

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