Support Worker

Caretech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company in Gloucester is seeking a Support Worker to assist adults with Learning Disabilities. The role requires working flexible shifts including early mornings, late evenings, and some night shifts. Applicants should have strong communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a passion for making a positive impact. Rewards include a Recommend A Friend Bonus and up to 28 days holiday.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Career progression within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Work early shifts from 8 AM to 3 PM and late shifts from 2:30 PM to 10 PM.
• Carry out sleep in shifts and wake nights.

Skills

Caring experience

Good communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone and in a team

Passionate about making a 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

About the Service

Brooklyn Road is a 6 bedded share accommodation located in Matson Gloucester. We support with personal for adults with Learning Disabilities. Must work early shifts which are 8-3 and late shifts which are 2.30-10 and then also carry out sleep in shifts and wake nights ( wake nights are 21.45 - 08.00)

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
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person Centred
• Innovative

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
• 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-21736]