Support Worker

CareTech UK; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a full-time Support Worker in Golborne, England. This rewarding position involves helping individuals with complex needs live independently and improve their quality of life. Candidates should have caring experience and excellent communication skills. The role also entails flexibility with hours, including weekends. The company offers a £500 referral bonus, ongoing development programs, and a positive workplace culture.

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

• Minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a caring role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently.
• Provide person-centered care based on individual needs.
• Observe and document progress.
• Communicate effectively with service users and families.
• Be flexible with work hours.

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 in a team

Able to work unsociable hours

Passionate about making a positive difference

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Golborne, Warrington, WA3

Contract: Full-Time

Pay rate: £12.86 per hour

We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening. Applicants will need to hold a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK.

CareTech is a person-centered 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 does not list formal responsibilities as bullet items; the content below is derived from the context of the role and common expectations for a Support Worker, kept faithful to the original wording where possible.

- Support individuals to live independently and engage in daily activities

- Provide person-centered care in line with individual needs

- Observe, support, and document progress and changes

- Communicate effectively with service users, families, and team members

- Be flexible with hours, including weekends and bank holidays

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a caring environment
• Experience of working with adults with autism
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• 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)
• Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays
• Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else’s life

Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centered

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

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and established, offering adults person-centered 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-centered approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person-centered outcome-measuring tool.

Administrative note: 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.

Location — Golborne