Female Wake Night Support Worker - 6 months Maternity Cover

TN United Kingdom; Ilford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Female Wake Night Support Worker for a 6-month maternity cover role in Ilford. This position involves providing practical and emotional care to individuals, helping them lead fulfilling lives. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, flexibility, and a passion for working with vulnerable adults. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care while participating in the implementation of personalized support plans. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support, and enjoy the opportunity for professional growth within the care sector.

Benefits

28 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by employer

Free Employee Assistance Programme

FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Carer progression within the company

Apprenticeships for less experienced candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour and mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities in a challenging environment.
• Maintain communication with service users and families while respecting confidentiality.
• Support service users with meals, laundry, and social events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Calm Under Pressure

Empathy

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Female Wake Night Support Worker - 6 months Maternity Cover, Ilford

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Female Wake Night Support Worker cover 6 months Maternity Cover - Ilford, Essex

40 hours per week

28 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

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Free Employee Assistance Programme

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Carer progression within the company.

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:

1. To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
2. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
3. To support service users with the preparation of meals, laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
4. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
5. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics:

1. Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
2. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
3. The ability to keep calm under pressure.
4. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
5. The passion to work with vulnerable adults.
6. The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider 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 people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage 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 a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.