Support Worker - Cambs Outreach- Ellwood Avenue– Peterborough

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker for the Cambs Outreach team in Peterborough. The role involves implementing support plans, assisting with personal care, and maintaining communication with service users. The organization offers a range of benefits including flexible holiday schemes, free training, and opportunities for career progression. Successful candidates will receive support for DBS checks and have access to various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to a wide range of free online courses

DBS check paid by employer

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Family and friend’s grants via CareTech Foundation

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing individual support plans.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with service users.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Assist with meal preparation and personal care.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Qualification in Social Care

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  Support Worker - Cambs Outreach - Ellwood Avenue, Peterborough

  Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

  Job Category: Other

  EU work permit required: Yes

  Job Reference: 40171e96b05e

  Job Views: 4

  Posted: 12.05.2025

  Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

  Job Description

  £12.71 per hour
  37.5 hours per week
  20 days holiday + bank holidays
  Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
  Dedicated learning & development programmes
  Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care
  Access to a wide range of free online courses
  DBS check paid by Caretech before starting
  Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral
  Share Save Scheme
  Free Employee Assistance Programme
  Opportunities for career progression within the organization
  Family and friend’s grants via CareTech Foundation

  Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implement individual support plans and activities in a challenging environment
  • Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and others, respecting confidentiality
  • Assist with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and social events
  • Maintain accurate notes and records
  • Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care
  • Support with personal care
  • Support community-based activities

  About the Organization

  CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is a leading provider of specialist social care supporting over 5,000 adults across 300+ services in the UK. We are committed to high standards of care and governance, providing innovative pathways for vulnerable individuals to live independently, find employment, and develop skills. CareTech is proud to be a “Disability Confident Leader”.

  Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, with costs covered by the employer. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, in line with the Equality Act 2010. Recent regulations regarding vaccination requirements for care home entrants are also in effect.