Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Golborne; On-site; GBP 15,286 - 21,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Golborne is looking for supportive staff to provide care in a person-centred manner. This full-time role involves delivering support to individuals in a structured environment, promoting independence and wellbeing.

You will assist with daily living skills, community activities, and personal care, while maintaining comprehensive records. Experience in the care sector is a must, along with good communication skills. The position offers training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is essential.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF.
• Ability to work unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support per individual plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Care sector experience

Good communication skills

Basic IT abilities

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Golborne £13.45 per hour - £7.60 per waking night sleep Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week plus (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this 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.

About the Service

Ullswater Court is a registered Supported Living Service made up of self-contained flats, supporting adults aged 18 in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts, Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets, etc. Holidays and short breaks, Walks in the local park and community, Cooking and baking to develop life skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

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

• Care sector experience is essential
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Driver’s licence desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• 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

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies.