Support Worker
Location: Sherwood Nottingham
Rate: £12.23 per hour
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week 12 hour shifts, working across 7 days days and nights Weekends included in all shift patterns. 12 hour shifts consist of 7-15:19:30, 09:15-21:30 or 19:15-07:30.
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting a Support Worker to join our service in Sherwood, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!
The Role:
* To assist the senior team with the assessment of individual tenant needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of tenants / tenants, including following the clinical risk assessment plan.
* To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
* To undertake clinical work-related tasks as delegated by senior staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
* To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice.
* To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to tenants.
* To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan incorporating all relevant communication and liaison.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
Requirements
* Level 2 Health and Social Care (Not Essential)
* Experience in a care setting (Not Essential)
* Good communication skills
* Experience working with young people and/or adults with Learning disabilities, Autism and mental health problems
What We Offer
* Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Free DBS Check
* Blue Light Card
* Stakeholder Pension
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual Employee Awards Evening
* Employee Recognition Schemes
* Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
* CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Innovative
* Empowering
* Person-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers 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 vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support 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.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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