Support Worker

Caretech; Maidstone; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Referral bonus

28 days annual leave

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder pension

Employee assistance programme

Annual employee awards

Evening recognition schemes

Career progression opportunities up to

CareTech Foundation grant

Zusammenfassung

CareTech is recruiting a Senior Support Worker in Deal to lead a team and deliver person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role includes supervising staff, maintaining records, and ensuring high-quality care that aligns with individual care plans.

You will participate in a senior on-call rota and work rota-based shifts, with opportunities for career progression and qualifications up to degree level.

Qualifikationen

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support and follow care plans.
• Coordinate activities and community engagement for people we support.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and incident reporting.

Aufgaben

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers on a daily basis.
• Deliver and oversee person-centred care and ensure plans are followed and reviewed.
• Coordinate meaningful activities and appointments for clients.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Communication

Record keeping

Care experience

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Health & Social Care Level 3 (in progress)

Jobbeschreibung

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 a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Deal, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

About the Service - Goodwins

Goodwins is situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of the historical coastal town of Deal. Staff are committed to providing high quality, person centred care and support for the 8 residents. The service has shown continuous improvement over a number of years, which culminated in receiving an outstanding rating from CQC in November 2018. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Wake Night Support Workers play a vital role in enabling experiences.

The Role You will

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role-modelling, and day-to-day direction.
• Deliver and oversee high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated.
• Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally.
• Participate in the Senior On-Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required.
• Confident in leading a team within a care environment.
• Passionate about person-centred support.
• Professional, proactive, and resilient.
• Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others.
• Skilled in communication (written and verbal).
• Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure.
• Able to manage challenging situations with confidence.
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call.
• Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice, willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Drivers desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 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 - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant.

Our Values

• Friendly.
• Positive.
• Innovative.
• 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.