Support Worker - Male

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Golborne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays)

Free DBS Check

Stakeholder Pension

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Support Worker for a Golborne-based service in Wigan. The role focuses on supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, delivering person-centred care and helping with daily living skills.

You will work as part of a team to promote independence, dignity and wellbeing, with rota-based shifts and opportunities for career development in health and social care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supported Living Environment is essential.
• Willingness to work towards a Health & Social Qualification.
• Enhanced DBS checked (paid for by CareTech).
• Drivers desirable but not essential.

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.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Care experience

Education

Health & Social Qualification (in progress)

Job description

• Male Location: Golborne, Wigan WA3 2PZ Rate: £13.45 per hour Permanent | Full-time |
  37.5 to 42 Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role. ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care.

Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Golborne, Wigan, 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!

About the Service

• St Lukes St Lukes is a supported living service which provides care and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder who enjoy a wide range of hobbies from Bowling and Swimming to Dance and Music., There is easy access to public transport and it is close to local shops.

Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.

Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: 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 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 Experience in a Supported Living Environment is essential Willingness to work towards a Health & Social Qualification Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential 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 Stakeholder Pension 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 Innovative Empowering Person-Centred

About CareTech 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. Strictly no agencies Golborne

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