Senior Support Worker

CareTech Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Support Worker in Dewsbury. The role involves providing person-centred care to adults with mental health needs, supporting them in daily activities, and measuring outcomes tailored to individual requirements. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a passion for making a positive difference in people's lives. This position requires an ability to work flexible hours, with training and development opportunities provided.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Career progression within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment preferred, but not essential.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to individuals with mental health needs.
• Support individuals in daily activities while maintaining their dignity.
• Measure outcomes specifically to individual needs.

Skills

Experience in a Caring environment

Good communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Passionate about making a positive difference

Good written skills

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Dewsbury

£13.36 per hour

We are unable to consider Skilled or Student Visa applicants for this opening

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

About the Service

Templefields House is a 12 bedded residential service for learning disabilities and mental health

Key Skills

• Experience in a Caring environment preferred, but not essential
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else’s life
• Good written skills

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
• Person Centred, allowing our Service Users to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• 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 for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

What we do!

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are Specialist Mental Health Services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational and social activities.

We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our Support Workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool.

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.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

*T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Dewsbury - Support Worker [SYS-21681]