Support Worker

Description:

CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of 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

*£500 Recommend a Friend Bonus

Job Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to provide care and assistance to individuals in need. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our clients. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to provide quality care.

Duties:
- Provide support and assistance to individuals in their daily activities
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients
- Monitor and report any changes in client's condition or behaviour
- Assist with transportation to appointments or outings as needed

Experience:
- Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is preferred
- Knowledge of patient care techniques and practices
- Familiarity with medication administration procedures
- Experience in home care, senior care, assisted living, or childcare is a plus
- First aid certification is desirable

Skills:
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients and their families
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Company Values:

Friendly, passionate and caring nature
Positive, pleasant and approachable
Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
Person Centred, allowing our Service Users 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