To provide appropriate support in all areas of the people we support, as outlined in their plans, including daily living skills, social activities, emotional support, personal finance, relationships, health, medication and personal care etc.
• Support individuals in the preparation of meals, laundry duties and cleaning
• Have respect for the personal welfare and well-being of service users and inform the service manager or senior staff of any concerns or disputes
• Keep precise notes and records as well as being able to deliver this information into report format
• Recognise, observe and follow the company's policies and procedures. To have an understanding of current and relevant legislation including care standards and the best practice guidance as advised by government guidelines
• To maintain and promote good working relationships with staff, parents, Social Services and the general public
• To attend training or development sessions, where training needs have been identified, to update or maintain your skills. (Passing these courses is in some cases a requirement for continued employment)
• To attend regular supervision meetings with your manager and to participate in the organisations staff appraisal system
• To work away from the home as and when necessary and assist individuals with activities, holidays and days / evenings away from the home
To adhere to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England and maintain excellent standards as a representative of CareTech at all times.
Support Worker
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £12.36
Contract / Shift Patterns: Full Time / Permanent
We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.
CareTech is a person-centred care company that provides quality care to adults. We enable young people and adults with complex needs to make their own life choices and to develop confidence and independence to live, learn, thrive, and engage, building a better future.
We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
Being a support worker is very rewarding but also hard and challenging at times. Support workers need to be able to understand that not every day is going to be sunshine and smiles. Being able to watch and support the individuals, makes those hard days a lot easier. Seeing people be able to live independently and thrive in life is a reward in itself. No two days are the same; you will face and overcome many challenges, but the rewards are priceless.
Support Worker Skills & Experience
* Experience in a caring environment
* Experience of working with adults with autism
* Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
* Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays
* Excellent communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our service users
* Ability to keep calm under pressure
* Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
* Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else's life
* Excellent writing skills
Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Empowering
* Person Centred
* Innovative
Rewards & Benefits
* *£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
* *Blue Light Discount Card
* Industry Standard Benefits
* Ongoing learning & development programs
* Career Development/Progression
* Free DBS Check
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* CareTech Foundation: the opportunity to apply for family and friends' grants
What we do!
We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities.
We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual's needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool.
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.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.
*T&C's paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
Gloucester - Support Worker [SYS-18965]
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