Male Support Worker - Must be Fluent in Urdu

Nightingale Hammerson; Watford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care service provider in Watford is seeking a Support Worker fluent in Urdu to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing practical and emotional care to individuals, leading a team, and implementing support plans. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience with vulnerable adults. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Flexible holiday purchase

Free training in Social Care

Stakeholder Pension

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Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care diploma.
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of support workers.
• Engage actively with service users and staff.
• Implement individual support plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker - Must be Fluent in Urdu - The Avenue, Watford Hertfordshire

Benefits:

• £12.71 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• 28 days holiday 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.

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 supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can.
• To act as a role model for staff, so that they are encouraged to understand the people you are support.
• To be actively engaged with service users and staff, continuously seeking opportunities for improvements to service user’s lifestyles and staffs skills and commitment to achieve this.
• 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 other whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• 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.

* 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

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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Salary / Benefits: From: £12.71 To: £12.71 per hour