Support Worker

Job Description

BenefitsWelcome Bonus of £500*(T&Cs Apply)May be required to also complete shifts at The Bungalow in Plymouth. £10.92 ph.28 days holiday inclusive of 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.For this role, you will need:Experience of supporting people with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex health care needsExperience in providing practical, hands on support with personal care, moving and handling, PEG feed, suctioning and Epilepsy ( candidates that are successful will receive full training)To be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills , experience with non-verbal individuals would be an advantageTo maintain confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive information appropriatelyTo be responsive and adaptable to the changing needs of our projectTo have excellent record keeping skillsPersonal CharacteristicsDiploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.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.*Welcome BonusValid for this Service and position onlyPaid after successful completion of probation period (6 months) or, if part time or bank, work the equivalent of 975 hours.Payments are subject to taxable deductions.The Welcome Bonus can be withdrawn at any time and without notice.The Dove Project Part of Caretech: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting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