Senior Support Worker

CareTech Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CareTech Group is looking for compassionate individuals to join our team at Templefields House, a residential service for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We are committed to providing person-centred care and making a positive impact in our residents' lives. Candidates will thrive in a friendly and empowering environment and will receive comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to online courses for self-development

Free DBS Check

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment preferred, but not essential.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage and interact with Service Users.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone

Passionate about making a positive difference

Job description

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CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to adults nationwide.

Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions.

We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day

*£500 Recommend a Friend Bonus

About the Service

Templefields House is a 12-bed residential service for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Key Skills

• Experience in a caring environment preferred, but not essential
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
• Good communication skills to engage and interact with Service Users
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
• Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else's life

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate, and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant, and approachable
• Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
• Person-centred approach, enabling Service Users to explore and utilise their strengths
• Innovative, using new methods and ideas
• *£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• *Blue Light Card
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning and development programmes
• Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care
• Access to online courses for self-development
• Free DBS Check
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Career progression opportunities
• CareTech Foundation – grants for family and friends

What we do!

We are a nationwide healthcare provider with specialist mental health services. Our homes are tailored to meet the needs of adults with mental health challenges, located within vibrant communities offering educational, recreational, and social activities.

We aim to positively impact the experiences of individuals with mental health difficulties through a person-centred approach, measuring outcomes based on individual needs.

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure before starting employment; the employer covers the cost.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful. Feel free to apply for other roles in the future.

*T&C’s paid after a 6-month probation period