Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults with complex needs. The role demands dedication, excellent communication skills, and a 12-month commitment to working in care. Competitive pay of £12.86 per hour and various benefits including a £500 referral bonus. Opportunities for career development and ongoing training are included.

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

Family and friends’ grants through CareTech Foundation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a caring environment, specifically with adults.
• Ability to work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex needs in a person-centred manner.

Skills

Experience in a caring environment

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 as part of a team

Passionate about making a positive difference

Excellent writing skills

Job description

Overview

Support Worker

Location: Wigan, WN5

Full Time Contracts

Pay rate £12.86 per hour

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

Applicants will need to hold a min of 12 months Right to Work in the UK.

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.

Being a support worker is very rewarding but also hard and challenging at times. Support workers need to be able to understand that not every day is going to be sunshine and smiles. Being able to watch and support the individuals, makes those hard days a lot easier. Seeing people be able to live independently and thrive in life is a reward in itself. No two days are the same; you will face and overcome many challenges, but the rewards are priceless.

Responsibilities

Note: The original description emphasizes duties related to supporting adults with complex needs in a person-centred way. Specific day-to-day responsibilities are not itemised beyond the skills and experience, and the role description aligns with the experience and values listed.

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 & 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
• Bespoke service requiring at least 12 months experience of working within the sector within the UK

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.

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 probationary period.

Golborne - Support Worker [SYS-20494]