Whitecliffs is a Residential Service with 13 service users who have learning and physical disabilities. The service is located in Dover, and it is close to public transport with lots of onsite parking. The service supports 13 service users, 10 of which are Male and 3 whom are female, ages of the service users range between 24 to 67.
Whitecliffs Lodge and Court is compromised of two buildings;
The lodge is a residential complex with individual rooms with ensuites, communal kitchen diner and lounge. We have some fantastic spaces available in the lodge including a sensory bathroom with jacuzzi bath, indoor cinema room with over 150 DVDs to choose from and we have a game room which is in the process of being completed. Within the garden of the lodge we have some beautiful open spaces with a tranquil pergola where people can sit and enjoy the wildlife that enters the garden and lots of garden games and more. The main feature of the garden is our newly built and designed activities room fully functioning to do arts and crafts, planting and potting, afternoon tea experiences and much more.
Whitecliffs Court is compromised of 6 self contained flats where we support people to learn and build upon current or new life skills. Whitecliffs Court has been decorated throughout again bringing the outdoor in with the running theme. Whitecliffs court does have a large open garden which is due to be re landscaped in the coming year to give the people we support new spaces and experiences to enjoy the outdoors.
SUPPORT WORKER - White Cliffs, Dover
£28 days 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
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.
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.
To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.
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 confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
The passion to work with vulnerable adults
The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
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 a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
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