Support Worker

CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to adults. We enable young people and adults with complex needs to make their own life choices, and to develop confidence and independence to live, learn, thrive and engage, building a better future.

We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

*£500 Recommend a Friend Bonus

Our service supports people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions up and down the UK. We want people to live as independently as possible and to continue to offer that outstanding level of support we need people like you to join us and help to improve the lives of our service users. You will be responsible for enriching people’s lives, enjoy having a positive impact on their wellbeing and take pride in knowing you are a part of something bigger.

About Me!

I am a young 30 year old male with severe Autism and Learning Difficulties with limited speech and language. However I use ‘Makaton’ to support with my communication, I would be happy to help you learn. I am caring, loving, interesting, and everyone I meet describes me as having a cheeky sense of humour. I love water play and have my own wet room indoors and spa / pools around my garden to enable me to enjoy this activity which also brings me much calm. I enjoy going out for a drive, visiting the seaside and local swimming pools. But sometimes I just like / need my own space to help when I feel anxious. My family live close and are a big part of my life. They regularly organise the Brass Band, Farm Animals and ‘Curious Critters’ to visit and bring over my 2 Labradors daily.

Key Skills

Experience in a Care Environment
Good commination skills and willing to learn ‘Makaton’
Calm Nature to support me when I feel anxious
Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
Passionate about making a difference to me and my life
Good written skills
Driving Licence essential so we can go on adventures
Good Sense of Humour and like to have fun
Caring & Passionate

Company Values

Friendly, passionate and caring nature
Positive, pleasant and approachable
Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Rewards & Benefits

*£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
*Blue Light Card
Up to 28 Days Holiday
Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
Dedicated learning & development programmes
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 for self-development of your career
Free DBS Check
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Career progression within the company
CareTech Foundation – 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 established, offering adults person-centred 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-centred approach. Our Support Workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person-centred 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&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period

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