Senior Support Worker — Lead, Person-Centred Care

Caretech UK Ltd; Mersham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of...

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear career...

CareTech Foundation - grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Female Senior Support Worker for Court Lodge in Mersham, Ashford. You will provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, on a rota that includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

We expect NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, strong communication, resilience and teamwork. Benefits include 28 days' holiday, DBS check, pension and ongoing training with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work alone and 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual with support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holiday and sleep-ins

Skills

Strong communication skills

Autonomous working

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

CareTech is recruiting a Female Senior Support Worker for Court Lodge in Mersham, Ashford. You will provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, on a rota that includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

We expect NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, strong communication, resilience and teamwork. Benefits include 28 days' holiday, DBS check, pension and ongoing training with progression opportunities.