BANK SUPPORT WORKER - Cottenham Cambridge

Job Description

BANK SUPPORT WORKER Benefits£9.00phZERO HOUR CONTRACT20 days holiday + 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 Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral!Stakeholder PensionShare Save SchemeFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee recognition schemesCarer progression within the company.CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friends grants.The RoleYou will be working with 1 individual only - a female with learning disabilities, she has own flat outside within the grounds or Wheatsheaf.She likes to travel into town when possible, she likes to go on the bus but also likely to go out in the house car. She loves going to the charity shop in the village (20 min walk there) and also visiting various charity shops in town. She likes to interactwith you but will also have days where she has time to herself. She has a cat who she dotes on. She is a smoker but is respectful to those who dont smoke and tends to just smoke within her flat alone. She likes to go out for long and short walks dependingon the weather.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 potentialsleep 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.The ServiceWheatsheaf is residential home for 6-8 Service Users commutable from Cambridge and surrounding areas.Working at Wheatsheaf you will be supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilitiesPersonal CharacteristicsDiploma 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 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".Successful candidates will be required to complete a 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.* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Keyskills :
Learning DisabilitiesSupported LivingWork Alone