CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions.
We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care.
All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Male Support Worker
Location-Stoke on Trent
Salary-£12.36
A little about the job:
Shifts will be;
08:00-15:00
15:00-22:00
08:00-22:00
Mid shifts are between 10:00 and 21:00
Candidates will be expected to complete a mixture of all shifts and to work during the week and weekends on a rota basis- Male support workers required with experience, ideally with Care cert and QCF also drivers
This is a residential service with 4 supported individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning/physical disabilities.
Being a driver would be an advantage.
New Lodge is not on a bus route
We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.
CareTech is a person-centered care company that provides quality care to adults nationwide.
Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions.
We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
Key Skills Experience in a Caring environment preferred Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a difference to someone else's life Good written skills
Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities Experience in a caring environment Experience of working with adults with autism Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays Excellent communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our service users Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else's life Excellent writing skills
Company Values Friendly Positive Empowering Person-Centred Innovative
Rewards & Benefits *£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus *Blue Light Discount Card Industry Standard Benefits Ongoing learning & development programs Career Development/Progression Free DBS Check Free Employee Assistance Programme CareTech Foundation: the opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants
What we do!
We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and are established, offering adults person-centered care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities.
We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centered approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual's needs and evidence using our person-centered outcome-measuring tool.
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.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.
*T&Cs paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.
Stokeon-Trent--Male Support Worker [SYS-17409]
Job Description:
Support_Worker_Job_Description.pdf