Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friend Bonus

28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Pension

EAP

Employee Awards

Recognition Schemes

Career Progression

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Cannock service supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role offers a permanent contract with a 36-hour week on a rota including evenings and weekends. Prior care experience isn’t essential, and DBS is provided by CareTech.

Great team, development opportunities and a meaningful career await. We value empathy, resilience and a person-centred approach to empower independence and

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a health & social qualification.
• Experience in a care environment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Drivers desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
• Experience with using a hoist and dealing with Complex Physical Health.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Health & social qualification

Job description

Support Worker Location: West Bromwich Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent Contract | 36hours 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 Cannock, 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!

About the Service

• Coles Lane Coles Lane is a supported living environment which provides care and support to people with learning disabilities and autism.

Applicants will ideally have a background in supporting individuals with the above health needs and experience in either a supported living or residential background.

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.

The Role

• 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

Who We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards a heatlh & social qualification
• Experience in a care environment preferred but not essential
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Experience with using a hoist and dealing with Complex Physical Health

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 Act 20