DRIVER - Must hold a D1 License & Drive Manual
Benefits
* £12.71 per hour
* 30 hours per week
* 28 days inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
* Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
* Dedicated learning & development programmes
* Apprenticeships for those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
* 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
The Role
You will be responsible for driving the Service Users to various activities, day centres and appointments using the service minibus. Due to the nature of this role and for insurance purposes, candidates must be a minimum of 21 years’ old and have held a driving licence for at least 2 years’ to include a D1 Category.
Main duties and responsibilities include participating in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment, maintaining effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality, supporting service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events, and maintaining accurate notes and records as and when required.
Personal Characteristics
* Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent 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 skills
* The passion to work with vulnerable adults
* The 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. 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.
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