Support Worker

CareTech Group; Margate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The CareTech Group is seeking compassionate support staff to assist individuals with complex needs in a residential setting. In this role, you will help implement support plans, maintain communication with service users, and assist with daily living tasks. The position offers comprehensive training and opportunities for development, along with flexibility in shift patterns to support both weekday and weekend needs.

Benefits

28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible additional holiday purchase scheme

Access to a wide range of free online courses

Free DBS check paid by CareTech

Refer a friend reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals in a caregiving setting is preferred.
• Completion of Care Certificate Standards training will be provided.
• Applicants with less experience can join via Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of individual support plans.
• Maintain communication with Service Users and their families.
• Support Service Users with daily living activities including meal preparation.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Qualification in Social Care

Job description

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The CareTech Group delivers high quality, person-centred care and support to adults, children and young people with a range of complex needs. Our primary aim is to tailor our care to the individual requirements of each person and empower them to live their lives to the fullest possible potential in a safe, stable environment.

A leading provider of social care since 1993, we own 550 residential homes and specialist services across Britain.
CareTech are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

• 28 days inclusive of 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!
• Annual Employee Awards Evening

Main duties and responsibilities:

• In this role you will participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• You will maintain effective communication and liaison with the Service Users, Families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• Supporting Service Users with preparation of their meals, laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.

The CareTech Group are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”

Successful candidates will be required to complete a 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