Support Worker - Driver Preferred

Caretech; Margate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized social care service provider in Margate is seeking a Support Worker. This role involves implementing individual support plans, assisting with daily tasks, and maintaining effective communication with service users. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one, alongside excellent communication skills. Offering £12.71 per hour and a range of benefits including training, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme

FREE training for qualification in Social Care

DBS check paid by employer

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Stakeholder Pension

Carer progression within the company

Access to free online courses

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.
• Support service users with daily tasks including meal preparation and cleaning.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

SUPPORT WORKER - DRIVER PREFERRED - Prices Avenue, Margate

£12.71 per hour

Benefits

• 35 hours per week (mix of night and day shifts)
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
• To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

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