Senior Support Worker- Must be a driver

Caretech; Kingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care service provider in Kingston seeks a Senior Support Worker to provide practical and emotional care to adults with various needs. Candidates should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or be willing to obtain it, alongside experience with challenging behaviours. This role involves implementing individual support plans, ensuring safety, and working within a team. Competitive hourly rate of £13.71 for 35 hours per week, plus an extensive benefits package including holiday, training, and pension.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes

FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Qualifications

• Must be a driver due to rural location.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities in a challenging environment.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and their families.
• Support service users with meal preparation, laundry, and social events.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.
• Ensure safety and welfare of service users and staff.
• Participate in the recruitment and training of new staff.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone or in a team

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Support Worker

Kingston House-CT4 6HZ

Must be a driver, due to rural location.

35 x hours per Week

£13.71 per hour

Benefits

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• 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
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

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!

Responsibilities

• 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 others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
• To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care
• To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff
• To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing and changing of person centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual’s needs
• To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities' framework
• To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff
• To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes, designed to meet an individual’s needs or the Company’s staff development program
• To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards and the Company’s Policies and Procedures are followed
• To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date.

Personal Characteristics

• Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent 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, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers 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 vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support 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 an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

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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