Support Worker

CareTech Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks dedicated support workers to aid service users in their daily lives while offering training and development opportunities. Candidates will engage in meaningful tasks, ensuring high-quality care and support within a dedicated team environment, focused on improving the lives of vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training for qualification in Social Care

Access to free online courses

DBS check paid by Caretech

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviours or learning disabilities.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Prepare meals and assist with cleaning and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)

28 days including bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

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

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.

To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.

To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.

To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.

To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics

Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.

The ability to keep calm under pressure.

The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.

The passion to work with vulnerable adults

The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

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