Support Worker
Caretech, Dursley, Gloucestershire
Support Worker
£13
Caretech, Dursley, Gloucestershire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 88d5982dcc3d453cbcbcbb5d7c9aa372
Location ref: Dursley, Gloucestershire
Full Job Description
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Llandudno, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you're new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service - Dursely The Slade house has four individual flats. At this moment we only have 3 residents. All Residents are with different needs; Autism, Anxiety and Mental Health. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:
- Arts and crafts
- Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
- Holidays and short breaks
- Walks in the local park and community
- Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will:
- Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
- Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
- Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
- Support activities, appointments, and community access
- Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
- Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
We're seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable., Willingness to work towards Level 2 NVQ - Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
- Drivers desirable but not essential
- Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers 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 vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays - Free DBS Check
- Blue Light Card
- Stakeholder Pension
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Employee Awards Evening
- Employee Recognition Schemes
- Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
- CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant Our Values
- Friendly
- Positive
- Innovative
- Empowering
- Person-Centred