Support Worker

Caretech; Wellington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is seeking support workers to assist adults with mental health challenges. Candidates should have experience in caring environments and be passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Responsibilities include engaging with service users and working flexible hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Competitive rewards and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Free DBS Check

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development/Progression

Ongoing learning & development programs

CareTech Foundation grants

Responsibilities

• Work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Engage and interact with service users.

Skills

Experience in a caring environment

Experience working with adults with autism

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities

Good communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone and as part of a team

Passionate about making a difference

Friendly

Positive

Empowering

Innovative

Job description

Overview

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and are 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 located within thriving communities, offering 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. 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.

CareTech is a person-centred care company that provides quality care to adults nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions.

We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.

Responsibilities

• Experience in a caring environment preferred
• Experience of working with adults with autism
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays
• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage and interact with our service users
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Passionate about making a difference to someone else\'s life
• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred
• Innovative

Contract/Shift Patterns: Bank for all over the Telford area. You will be asked to work over 3 different services in Telford.

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 friend\'s grants