Support Worker

Caretech; Coventry; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Annual Leave 28 days

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

CareTech Coventry is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join St Marys, a specialist-supported living service for adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will support tenants, work on rota-based shifts, and be part of the senior on-call rota to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

We welcome compassionate, patient individuals with good communication skills, reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Formación

• Experience in a care setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with young people and/or adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health problems.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day to day management of a team of staff working within the service.
• Take responsibility for the care provided to tenants/residents whilst on duty.
• Communicate effectively via verbal, written and electronic routes and maintain robust processes to ensure the cascade of information to the team and the engagement of team members with plans and objectives.
• Be part of the senior team on-call rota.
• Be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff.

Conocimientos

Experience in care setting

Strong communication

Experience with learning disabilities

Descripción del empleo

Permanent| Full-time| 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Coventry, supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the service - St Marys

St Marys provides specialist-supported living accommodation for upto 9 men and women with a diagnosis of learning disability or autism and associated mental health and behavioural support needs.

St Martys Court, is part of the CareTech family, are a leading specialist healthcare provider, with Hospitals and centres throughout England, delivering wide ranging services in Adult Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, Specialist Brain Injury, Child and Adult Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including eating disorders, and social care for children with special needs.

The Role

You will:

• Provide day to day management of a team of staff working within the service.
• Take responsibility for the care provided to tenants/residents whilst on duty.
• Communicate effectively via verbal, written and electronic routes and maintain robust processes to ensure the cascade of information to the team and the engagement of team members with plans and objectives.
• Be part of the senior team on-call rota.
• Be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, visitors, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary care team and senior professional and managerial staff.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Experience in a care setting preffered
• Strong communication
• Experience working with young people and/or adults with Learning disabilities, Autism and mental health problems.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

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

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.