Support Worker

CareTech UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing high-quality care for vulnerable individuals. As a Wake Night Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in implementing support plans and ensuring the well-being of service users during the night. You will work closely with a dedicated team, providing personal care and support for daily activities while fostering a safe and respectful environment. This role offers a competitive hourly wage along with numerous benefits, including flexible holiday options and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Dedicated learning & development programmes

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to a wide range of free online courses

DBS check paid by Caretech

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Stakeholder Pension

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care support and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate with service users.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• Support service users with meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.

Skills

Personal Care Support

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Meal Preparation

Record Keeping

Education

Qualification in Social Care

Job description

Wake Night Support Worker Ellwood Avenue Peterborough

Benefits:

• GBP11.94 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week - 2:1 Support at night with a sleep-in (1 x Wake Night Supporting, 1 x Sleep In)
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care
• Access to a wide range of free online courses
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme: earn up to GBP250 per referral!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Carer progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation: opportunity to apply for family and friends grants

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others while respecting confidentiality
• Support service users with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and social events
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care
• Provide personal care support
• Support community-based activities

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5,000 adults across more than 300 services in the UK. We are committed to high standards of care and governance, offering innovative pathways for vulnerable people to live independently and achieve their goals.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, with the expense covered by the employer.

Due to high application volumes, we may contact only shortlisted candidates within 7-10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, as a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Note: New regulations require care home entrants in England to be fully vaccinated, subject to exemptions, effective from 11th November 2021.

Strictly no agencies.