Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Caernarfon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Support Worker in Caernarfon to provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves engaging with service users, working flexible hours, and contributing to a positive environment. Candidates should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a caring nature, and a valid driving license. The company offers various benefits including a Recommend A Friend Bonus and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Free DBS Check

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing learning & development programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to work unsociable hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with service users and support them in daily activities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Empathy

Education

Relevant training and diploma levels

Job description

Support Worker Role

£12.60 per hour

Car Driver Preferred

We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.

CareTech is a person-centred care company providing quality care to adults nationwide.

Our vision is a world where individuals have equal opportunities to live independently and make their own decisions, which we refer to as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

What you’ll need:

• Hold a full, valid driving license
• Use of a car
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging & complex behaviours
• Caring and fun nature
• Enjoy going out and about
• Happy and friendly personality
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

• Experience in a caring environment
• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities
• Ability to work unsociable hours, including weekends and bank holidays
• Excellent communication skills to engage with service users
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about making a positive difference
• Excellent writing skills

Role-specific criteria:

• Ability to work with service users both in a team and individually
• Good communication skills in English and Welsh, and other communication methods
• Ability to record information accurately, both written and numerical
• Ability to work with families, carers, and support teams
• Flexibility to cover required shifts
• Empathetic approach to those we support
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and diploma levels

Company Values & Benefits

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Industry-standard benefits
• Ongoing learning & development programs
• Career development and progression
• Free DBS Check
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• CareTech Foundation: grants for family and friends

About Us

We are a nationwide healthcare provider with specialist mental health services, offering adults person-centred care. Our homes are located within thriving communities, providing educational, recreational, and social activities tailored to individual needs.

We aim to positively impact the experiences of people with mental health difficulties through a person-centred approach, measuring outcomes to meet individual needs.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, with costs covered by the employer.

If you do not hear within 14 days, please assume your application was not successful, but feel free to apply for future roles.

*Terms & Conditions paid following a 6-month probationary period.