Support Worker - Peterborough Services

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking Support Workers for their Peterborough Services. The role involves implementing support plans, providing personal care, and maintaining communication with service users. Candidates will benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, along with a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Dedicated learning & development programmes

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to free online courses

DBS check paid by Caretech

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Carer progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care support.
• Ability to maintain accurate notes and records.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Support service users with daily tasks and community activities.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Personal Care

Job description

Support Worker - Peterborough Services, Peterborough

Support Workers Required for our Peterborough Services

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme, Dedicated learning & development programmes, Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care, Access to free online courses, DBS check paid by Caretech, Refer a Friend Reward Scheme (up to £250), Share Save Scheme, Free Employee Assistance Programme, Carer progression opportunities, CareTech Foundation grants.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others while respecting confidentiality.
• Support service users with meal preparation, laundry duties, cleaning, and social events.
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.
• Provide personal care support.
• Support with community-based activities.

About the Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5,000 adults across more than 300 services in the UK. We are committed to high standards of care and governance, offering innovative pathways for vulnerable individuals to live in community settings and achieve personal goals.

CareTech is a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Additional Information:

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, paid for by the employer. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.

*Some roles may require male or female employees only, as a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Note: New regulations require entering CQC-regulated care homes in England to be fully vaccinated, subject to exemptions, effective from 11th November 2021.