Support Worker - Disability & Autism Care (Maternity Cover)

Caretech; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting Female Support Workers to join Westminster Road service in Walsall, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. This temporary maternity cover role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis.

We offer rate £12.79 per hour plus £78.30 per sleep-in. Applicants should be caring, patient, and reliable, with good communication, basic IT and written skills, and a willingness to work unsociable hours.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Skills

Caring

Patient

Communication skills

Flexibility

Basic IT skills

Written abilities

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

CareTech is recruiting Female Support Workers to join Westminster Road service in Walsall, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. This temporary maternity cover role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis.

We offer rate £12.79 per hour plus £78.30 per sleep-in. Applicants should be caring, patient, and reliable, with good communication, basic IT and written skills, and a willingness to work unsociable hours.