Support Worker - Male

Caretech; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of |

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear careerprog

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Job summary

Woodcote Grove is seeking Male Support Workers to help adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. You’ll support day-to-day activities, communicate with service users and families, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Willingness to work unsociable hours, pursue Level 2 in Health and Social Care, and complete DBS checks is required. CareTech offers benefits including a recommend-a-friend bonus, generous holiday allowance, gratis DBS, training and progression,

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day delivery of individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users, families and others, while respecting confidentiality.
• Support service users with meals, laundry, cleaning and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Basic IT skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Service - Woodcote Grove

We are recruiting Male Support Workers, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

Woodcote Grove is situated on a busy residential road within walking distance of Coulsdon. Close to local shops. Woodcote Grove has a well maintained garden and a friendly atmosphere.

Woodcote Grove is a care home which provides care and support for up to 6 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder with additional physical disability needs.

The Role

You will:

• 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.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.