Support Worker: Empower Independence (Driver)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training & progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is recruiting a Support Worker to join Ashwood Place, an 8-bed service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred support, assist with daily living, and promote independence in a warm, team-oriented environment.

You should be caring, patient and reliable, with good communication and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and respectful with a positive and resilient approach.
• Good communication skills and basic written abilities.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours and on a rota.

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

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

CareTech Community Services in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is recruiting a Support Worker to join Ashwood Place, an 8-bed service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred support, assist with daily living, and promote independence in a warm, team-oriented environment.

You should be caring, patient and reliable, with good communication and basic IT skills.