SUPPORT WORKER

SUPPORT WORKER Benefits £9.00ph Welcome Bonus of £500(T&Cs Apply) 35 hours per week (various hours and shifts available to suit your lifestyle) 20 days holiday bank holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Stakeholder Pension Share Save Free Employee Assistance Programme We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Carer progression within the company. Welcome Bonus Valid for this Service and position only Paid after successful completion of probation period (6 months) or, if part time or bank, work the equivalent of 975 hours. Payments are subject to taxable deductions. The Welcome Bonus can be withdrawn at any time and without notice. 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. The Service May Lodge is a care home which provides care and support for upto 3 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder with additional physical disability needs. This service is located in bungalow accommodation and fully accessible for people in wheelchairs. The service is set within a residential housing area, but is set back from a busy road and on site parking is available. It has good transport links to Ashford and Folkestone. 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. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader". Successful candidates will be required to complete a 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. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES