Support Worker

CareTech UK; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national social care provider in Whetstone is seeking a Support Worker to provide practical and emotional care for individuals with diverse needs. The role involves implementing support plans, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining effective communication with service users and families. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to pursue one, along with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping vulnerable adults. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible work hours, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training for qualifications in Social Care

DBS check paid by the employer

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Communicate effectively with service users and families.
• Support service users with meals, cleaning, and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Positive attitude

Friendliness

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker – London Whetstone

Benefits

£11.94 per hour

35 hours per week

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Stakeholder Pension

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Free Employee Assistance Programme

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Carer progression within the company.

The Role

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!

Main duties and responsibilities

To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.

To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.

To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.

To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.

To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics

Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and / or mental health issues.

The ability to keep calm under pressure.

The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.

Excellent communication skills.

The passion to work with vulnerable adults.

The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building selfconfidence.

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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

• Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

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