CareTech King's Lynn, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Contract
Full Time
Role Type
Permanent
Working hours per week
35
Salary
£12.71
Closing Date
Sunday 27 July 2025
Rated Good by CQC, The Mallards is located in King Lynn and is a residential home for up to 11 service user who have a range of learning disabilities including Autism.
The service users enjoy going out to the local cinema, trips to the beach and local shops as well as swimming and going to the gym. Those that remain in service enjoy arts and crafts, garden games and cycling.
There is a car park onsite and also on the local bus route.
The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn’t require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.
SUPPORT WORKERS - The Mallards, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Benefits
£12.71ph
35 hours per week
Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle)
28 days holiday including 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.
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 the individual’s support plans and activities within a challenging environment
To maintain effective communication and liaise with the service users, families and other staff members whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality
To prepare meals, do cleaning and laundry duties
To maintain accurate notes and records when required
To work as part of a team to provide high quality care
Personal care is required.
Personal Characteristics
Diploma in Health and Social Care 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. 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.
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