Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working hours per week: 35
Salary: £12.71
Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025
Rated Good by CQC, The Mallards is located in King Lynn and is a residential home for up to 11 service users 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.
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.
CareTech is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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