Senior Support Worker

Job Description

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER - Church Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone35 hrs per week£11 per hourBenefits:Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)28 days holiday including bank holidaysFlexible Additional Holiday Purchase SchemeFull induction programme to Care Certificate StandardsDedicated learning & development programmes.We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care SectorWe 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 topicsDBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.Refer a Friend Reward Schemeearn up to £250 per referral!Stakeholder PensionShare Save SchemeFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee recognition schemesCarer progression within the company.CareTech FoundationOpportunity to apply for family and friends grants.Main Duties and Responsibilities:To supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can.To act as a role model for staff, so that they are encouraged to understand the people you are support.To be actively engaged with service users and staff, continuously seeking opportunities for improvements to service users lifestyles and staffs skills and commitment to achieve this.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 other whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.Personal Characteristics:NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.The ability to keep calm under pressure.Confidence to work alone and 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.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 skillsThe passion to work with vulnerable adultsThe 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 carepathways 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, supportedliving services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their livesthis could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.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.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