Support Worker

Caretech; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Holidays and leave

DBS paid

Pension

Employee assistance

Career progression

CareTech Foundation

Job summary

CareTech is hiring a Support Worker in Cliftonville to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred care, help with daily living and community access, and maintain accurate records as part of a supportive team.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins, with full-time hours on a rota. DBS and Level 2 in Health & Social Care are encouraged, with training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Maintain records and work as part of a team.
• Support activities, appointments, and community access.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Respectful

Communication skills

Basic IT

Written abilities

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Worker Location: Telford Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent Contract | Full-Time| 36 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role. 'Extraordinary Days, Every Day' 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 Support Workers to join our service in Cliftonville, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career

• any truly make a difference!

Role specific criteria: General domestic duties in the home General cleaning Personal care Cooking Upkeep of infection control practices Support in community, to activities and to appointments Documentation and recording Medication administration Following policies and procedures Good communication skills Checking and documenting finances in the home Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.

Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach.

You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer 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

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