Senior Support Worker

CareTech UK; Shinfield; Presencial; GBP 19 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Resumo da oferta

CareTech UK Ltd is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our Ryeish Green service in Reading, located in Shinfield. The role is permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a rota-based pattern.

The rate is £14.21 per hour, with no Skilled Worker or Student Visa eligibility. You will lead a team supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, delivering person-centred care and facilitating community activity while maintaining records and ensuring high standards

Qualificações

• Willingness to work toward Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role-modelling, and day-to-day direction.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.
• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.
• Participate in the Senior On-call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Support Worker

Location: Shinfield , Reading

Rate: £14.21 per hour

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role

'Extraordinary Days, Every Day'

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Reading, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you're new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Services - Ryeish Green

Ryeish Green has 5 service users that will be living there and it is a completely modern set of self contained flats. Each flat has a living room/ kitchen (with washing machine), bedroom and wash room with shower (except 1, who has a bath as per her requirements) They also have a small garden area each that leads to the main garden, which has lots of space.

Situated in a lovely idyllic village with public transport links, and just 5 miles from busy Reading and Shinfield. There is a staff bedroom for waking night staff, complete with bathroom and shower.

You will be working alone and as part of a team supporting people with various needs, such as Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

You will have a person-centred approach to supporting people with their day-to-day living in order to provide a caring, safe and effective service that is responsive to the needs of the people we support. This will include providing support with household tasks, meal planning and preparation, maintaining relationships with their family and friends and with accessing the community.

Service User Interests

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role-modelling, and day-to-day direction.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.
• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.
• Participate in the Senior On-call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.

Who We're Looking For

• Confident in leading a team within a care environment
• Passionate about person-centred support
• Professional, proactive, and resilient
• Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others
• Skilled in communication (written and verbal)
• Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure
• Able to manage challenging situations with confidence
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-call
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred