Support Worker - Female Only

Caretech; Hulton Lane Ends; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider in the UK is seeking support workers to provide person-centred care to adults with mental health needs. Successful candidates will have experience in care environments and will be driven to make a positive difference. Key benefits include a £500 recommend a friend bonus and opportunities for career progression. Applicants should be ready to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Card

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Access to free online courses

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grants

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals using a person-centred approach.
• Measure outcomes specific to individual needs.
• During the role, remain empathetic and positive.

Skills

Experience in a care environment

Good communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Passionate about making a positive difference

Job description

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and are established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational and social activities. We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual's needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment; the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Core Responsibilities and Attributes

• Experience in a care environment preferred
• Experience in a supported living environment preferred
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights
• Good communication skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else's life
• Good written skills
• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person Centred
• Innovative

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Industry Standard Benefits
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friends' grants