Male Support Worker - Must Be A Driver

CareTech UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care service provider in Ashford is seeking a Support Worker to engage in daily support plans and assist vulnerable adults. Candidates must have a diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to obtain one, alongside experience with challenging behaviour. The role offers full training, a competitive hourly wage, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and flexible working hours.

Benefits

28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Training for qualifications in Social Care

Potential for carer progression

Qualifications

• Willingness to attain a diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in supporting individuals with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.
• Assist service users with meals, laundry, and social events.
• Keep accurate records as needed.
• Work collaboratively to deliver high quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Experience with vulnerable adults

Passion for caregiving

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Benefits

35 hours per week (various hours and shifts available to suit your lifestyle)

28 days 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

Stakeholder Pension

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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.

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 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.

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.

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Support Worker, Ashford [SYS-1416