Support Worker
Crownhill
Manual Car Driver needed
Benefits
- Welcome Bonus of £500*(T&Cs Apply)
- Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)
- 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
- Dedicated learning & development programmes.
- We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
- 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
- DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
- Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
- Stakeholder Pension
- Share Save Scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Employee Awards Evening
- Employee recognition schemes
- Carer progression within the company.
- CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.
- *Welcome Bonus
- Valid for this Service and position only
- Paid 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- The Welcome Bonus can be withdrawn at any time and without notice.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 Role
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 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 user, family and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
- To support service user 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.
Personal Characteristics
- Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
- Ideally have experience of working in a care setting but this is not essential.
- The ability to keep calm under pressure.
- The confidence to work alone or 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.
The Organisation
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 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.
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.
Does the job role include personal care?: Yes
Working Patterns:
FULL TIME
Essential details:
Must have a current and valid UK drivers license
Job location
Crownhill
Plymouth
Devon
Job category
Care / support worker, Community, Home care / Domiciliary care, Learning disabilities, Mental health
Profile
The Dove Project CareTech Community Services Ltd