Support Worker - Must Be A Driver

Nightingale Hammerson; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Reading is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide practical and emotional support to service users. The role involves implementing individual support plans, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining high standards of care. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Flexible contracted hour shifts are available, alongside other comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme

Dedicated learning & development programmes

FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Stakeholder Pension

Carer progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for effective interaction with service users and families.
• A diploma in health and social care is necessary or must be pursued.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure is critical for the working environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities for service users.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.
• Prepare meals, do laundry, and assist in social activities.
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Benefits

• Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)
• 28 days holiday 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
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

The Role

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you will be required to work bank holidays & alternate weekends.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!

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.
• 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 an 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

Salary / Benefits: From: £12.71 To: £12.71 per hour