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Location
Hayle, Cornwall
Contract
Full Time
Role Type
Permanent
Working hours per week
40
Salary
£12.71
Closing Date
Friday 29 August 2025
My name is R. I am a 52-year-old gentleman with Autism, Learning Disability and other complex needs, living in my own home in Hayle, with 24/7 2:1 support.
I require support with meal planning and cooking, personal care, medication, daily living skills, shopping, finances, health appointments and activities.
My staff team involve me with my life choices and support me with a person centred approach. I always wish to be included in decision making about my own life.
I would really like to hear from you if you can provide practical, hands on support, have good communication skills, are patient, have a good sense of humour and share my interests. I need someone to join my team who can help me reach my goals and encourage me to try new things.
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.
We Would Like To Hear From You If You
* Have experience in supporting people with behaviour that challenge
* Have patience and can remain calm under pressure
* Have a responsible attitude
* Have good organisational skills
* Have a flexible approach to working hours
* Are able to work as part of a team
* Have good communication skills
Support Worker - Must be a driver
Part Time and Full Time Positions available. Hours include evenings, sleep ins and waking nights.
Additional hours are also available to cover annual leave, training and sickness as required.
Benefits
28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
Stakeholder Pension
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Free Employee Assistance Programme
We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
Carer progression within the company.
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 users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
To support service users 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.
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.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader".
Successful candidates will be required to complete a 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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