FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER HARRIETSHAM

Job Description

SUPPORT WORKER Benefits£9.00ph37.5 hours per week (various hours and shifts available to suit your lifestyle)20 days holiday + bank holidaysFlexible Additional Holiday Purchase SchemeDBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.Full induction programme to Care Certificate StandardsStakeholder PensionShare SaveFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeWe offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care SectorWe provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.Carer progression within the company.The RoleWe 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.The ServiceHarriet House is a brand new supported living unit comprising of 10 flats for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder with additional physical disability needs.The service is situated just off the A20 between Ashford and Maidstone and has on site parking.There is a local bus service which takes 20 minutes from Maidstone and 30 minutes from Ashford and runs hourly.The train station is a 10 minute walk away and trains run every 30 minutes from Maidstone and Ashford.Personal 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 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".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