Support worker

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

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is seeking a Support Worker for their Great Barr location. The role involves providing person-centered care to adults with mental health needs, requiring effective communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should have experience in a caring environment and be available for flexible working hours. This position offers competitive benefits including a Recommend A Friend Bonus and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Industry Standard Benefits

Ongoing learning & development programs

Career Development / Progression

Free DBS Check

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment preferred.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with Service Users.

Responsibilities

• Experience of working with adults with autism.
• Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else’s life.

Skills

Experience in a Caring environment

Good communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone and as part of a team

Good written skills

Job description

Support Worker

Location- Great Barr

Salary- £12.36

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

CareTech is a person-centered care company that provides quality 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.

Key Skills

• Experience in a Caring environment preferred
• 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 difference to someone else's life
• Good written skills

Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities

• Experience in a caring environment
• Experience of working with adults with autism
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays
• Excellent 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 in someone else’s life
• Excellent writing skills

Company Values

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

Rewards & Benefits

• *£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• *Blue Light Discount Card
• Industry Standard Benefits
• Ongoing learning & development programs
• Career Development / Progression
• Free DBS Check
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• CareTech Foundation: the 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 are 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.

We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool.

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 probationary period.

Great Barr- Support worker [SYS-21324]