Support Worker

Caretech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is seeking a Support Worker in Stoke on Trent. The role requires experience in caring environments, supporting individuals with mental health conditions, autism, and learning disabilities. Successful candidates will be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference through a person-centred approach. The position offers competitive pay and various rewards, including a Recommend A Friend Bonus and ongoing learning opportunities.

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

Qualifications

• Experience of working with mental health conditions.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with appointments and in the community.

Skills

Experience in a caring environment

Excellent communication skills

Confidence to work alone and as part of a team

Passionate about making a positive difference

Excellent writing skills

Job description

Overview

We\'re Hiring - New Development - Longton

Role: Support Worker

Location: Stoke on Trent

Salary: £12.36

Contracted Hours: 36

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 nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

Responsibilities

• Experience in a caring environment/supported living environment
• Experience of working with mental health conditions
• Experience of working with adults with autism
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• Supporting our individuals with appointments and in the community

Company 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 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 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.

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&Cs are paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

Longton - Support Worker [SYS-22249]