Support Worker

Caretech; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Conwy to provide person-centred care to adults with complex needs. Responsibilities include supporting individuals to live independently and engaging with them in various activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in a caring environment and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of £12.60 per hour, with additional benefits such as a Recommend A Friend bonus and ongoing learning opportunities.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Ongoing learning & development programs

Career Development/Progression

Free DBS Check

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment is essential.
• Previous work with adults with autism or learning disabilities preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to help them live independently.
• Engage and interact with service users.
• Adapt to challenges and help make a real difference.

Skills

Experience in a caring environment

Experience of working with adults with autism

Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities

Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone and part of a team

Passionate about making a positive difference

Excellent writing skills

Job description

Overview

Support Worker

Location: Conwy

Salary: £12.60 per hour plus £62.64 per night sleep

Contract: Permanent

We are unable to consider Skilled or Student Visa applicants for this opening

CareTech is a person-centred care company that provides quality care to adults. We enable young people and adults with complex needs to make their own life choices and to develop confidence and independence to live, learn, thrive, and engage, building a better future.

We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

Responsibilities

Being a support worker is rewarding but can be hard and challenging. You will watch and support the individuals to help them live independently and thrive. No two days are the same; you will face and overcome challenges, with rewards that come from making a real difference.

Support Worker Skills & Experience

• Experience in a caring environment
• Experience of working with adults with autism
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays
• Excellent communication skills, allowing you to engage and interact with our service users
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else’s life
• Excellent writing skills

Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person Centred
• Innovative

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Industry Standard Benefits
• Ongoing learning & development programs
• Career Development/Progression
• Free DBS Check
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• CareTech Foundation: the opportunity to apply for family and friends’ grants

What we do!

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities.

We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool.

Requirements & Additional Information

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.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

*T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period

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