Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Cheltenham is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults with mental health needs. Candidates should possess good communication skills, a caring nature, and a willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. The role offers a starting pay of £12.36 per hour and includes benefits such as a £500 Recommend a Friend Bonus and full training. Join us in making a positive difference in someone's life.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free training for qualification in Social Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment preferred, but not essential.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
• Good communication skills, allowing engagement with Service Users.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to adults with mental health needs.
• Engage and interact positively with Service Users.
• Maintain calm under pressure and support individuals.

Skills

Experience in a Caring environment

Good communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone

Passionate about making a positive difference

Good written skills

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Cheltenham

Pay: £12.36 per hour

We are unable to consider Skilled or Student Visa applicants for this opening

CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to adults nationwide.

Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions.

We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day

£500 Recommend a Friend Bonus

Key Skills

• Experience in a Caring environment preferred, but not essential
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else’s life
• Good written skills

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
• Person Centred, allowing our Service Users to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• 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 for self-development of your career
• Free DBS Check
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

What we do!

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are Specialist Mental Health Services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational and social activities.

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.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Cheltenham - Support Worker [SYS-21347]