Support Worker - Falklands Drive

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist social care services provider seeks Support Workers in Wisbech, offering £12.71/hour for 37.5 hours a week. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to obtain one and experience with vulnerable adults. Benefits include free training, flexible holidays, and an employee assistance programme.

Benefits

Free training in Social Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Stakeholder Pension

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care sector role preferred.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.
• Passion to work with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing support plans.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.
• Assist with meals, cleaning, and activities.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one

Job description

3 x Support Workers Required - Falklands Drive

£12.71 per hour

37.5 hours per week

Benefits:

28 days inclusive of bank holidays

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

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee recognition schemes

Carer progression within the company.

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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