Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated individuals to provide practical and emotional care to adults with various needs. The role involves working flexible shifts, engaging with service users, and supporting them in daily activities. Applicants must have strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a passion for working with vulnerable adults. Additional benefits include training and opportunities for progression within the company, alongside a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to work flexible shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Experience or training in supporting individuals with mental health issues.
• Desire to work with vulnerable adults and achieve high safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and engage in activities.
• Communicate effectively with service users and families.
• Assist with meal preparation, cleaning, and social events.
• Document notes and records as needed.
• Collaborate with a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Positive and friendly attitude

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Benefits:

Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)

28 days 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!

Main duties and 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.

Personal Characteristics:

Diploma in Health and Social Care 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 is a provider 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 people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.

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.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Salary / Benefits:

From: £12.71 To: £12.71 per hour