Support Worker - Bethersden, Kent
Must be a driver due to location
Benefits
1. GBP11.94 per hour
2. 35 hours per week
3. 28 days holiday including bank holidays
4. Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
5. Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
6. Dedicated learning & development programmes
7. Apprenticeships for those with less experience in the Care Sector
8. FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care
9. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff
10. DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting
11. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to GBP250 per referral!
12. Stakeholder Pension
13. Share Save Scheme
14. Free Employee Assistance Programme
15. Annual Employee Awards Evening
16. Employee recognition schemes
17. Carer progression within the company
18. CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend grants
The Role
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment
2. Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others while respecting appropriate confidentiality
3. Support service users with meal preparation, laundry duties, cleaning, and social events
4. Maintain accurate notes and records as required
5. Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care
Personal Characteristics:
1. Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one
2. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues
3. Ability to keep calm under pressure
4. Confidence to work alone or as part of a team
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Passion for working with vulnerable adults
7. 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.
CareTech Community Services are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Leader'.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, with the disclosure expense met by the employer.
Due to the high volume of applications received, 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 roles require male or female employees only; where this is indicated, it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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