Support Worker

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

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is looking for a Support Worker in Wrexham to deliver person-centred care to adults with complex needs. The role involves engaging with individuals and supporting them in a caring environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for making a positive difference in others' lives. The position offers a permanent contract with flexible shifts and training opportunities. Benefits include a £500 referral bonus and ongoing development programs.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Ongoing learning & development programs

Career Development / Progression

Free DBS Check

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with adults with autism is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex needs using a person-centred approach.
• Provide emotional support to individuals experiencing distress.
• Engage and interact confidently with supported individuals.

Skills

Experience in a caring environment

Experience with adults with autism

Experience with adults with learning disabilities and/or Mental Health needs

Excellent communication skills

Good writing and IT skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone and as part of a team

Passionate about making a positive difference

Education

Level two QCF or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Llandudno

Salary : £12.60 per hourplus £62.64per night's sleep

Contract: Permanent, Full time 37.5hrs per week (flexible, as shifts are on a rota basis)

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

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.

About the Service

Trinity is a five-bedded, shared residential service for adults from 18 years and over.

We are a registered Care Home Service and provide support to individuals who may have a range of needs including, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities and / or Mental Health needs.

Experience of working with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, ASD and Challenging Behaviour would be advantageous but not essential, as we provide full training and Induction programme.

Support Worker Skills & Experience

Experience (desirable but not essential) of working in a caring environment

Experience (desirable but not essential) of working with adults with autism

Experience (desirable but not essential) of working with adults with learning disabilities and / or Mental Health needs

To have completed or be willing to work towards level two QCF as required criteria for Social Care Wales Registration.

Drivers desirable but not essential

Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays

Excellent communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with supported individuals.

Good writing and IT skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team

Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else’s life

Our 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 offer adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of our supported individuals. 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 specific needs 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.

Employment Conditions

• T&Cs paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period

Wrexham -Support Worker [SYS-22327