Support Worker. Job in Hawkinge Education & Training Jobs

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Full time
Location: Ashford
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Job offered by: CareTech UK
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Support Worker Grade 2

Benefits:

Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)

28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme earn up to £250 per referral!

Stakeholder Pension

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee recognition schemes

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation Opportunity to apply for family and friends grants.

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 are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends, and potential sleep ins.

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.

Main duties and responsibilities when acting up (rate of pay +£1.00):

To supervise the day-to-day delivery of care, ensuring those service users' needs are met and that they participate appropriately in daily household and leisure activities.

To be responsible for the care, welfare, and safety of service users and the health and safety of staff.

To take on the role of case coordinator for individual service users and to participate in the reviewing, reassessing, and changing of person-centred support plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual's needs.

To participate, as required, in the recruitment and selection of staff within an equal opportunities framework.

To undertake monthly supervisions with staff as delegated and participate in the staff appraisal programme for subordinate staff.

To act as a staff skills coach and undertake appropriate team building and training programmes designed to meet an individual's needs or the Company’s staff development program.

To ensure that the requirements of legislation, Care Standards, and the Company’s Policies and Procedures are followed.

To prepare service user and staff reports and ensure that the required records are maintained and up-to-date.

Personal Characteristics:

Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.

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.

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