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.
New Street North is an 8 bedded residential service that supports Service Users with Learning Disability, Autism and Challenging Behaviours. We are looking for someone who is a team player, the ability to problem solve, have a fun personality with a positive attitude and is able to demonstrate out of the box thinking.
What you’ll need
* Experience working with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours
* Person‑centred approach
* Provide personal care
* Be an advocate on someone’s behalf
Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities
* Experience in a caring environment (preferred but not essential)
* Able to work unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays
* Shift patterns: long days, evenings, weekends and waking nights
* Good communication skills to engage & interact with Service Users
* Ability to keep calm under pressure
* Confidence to work alone and also as part of a team (family)
* Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else’s life
* Good written skills
CareTech is a person-centred care company that provides quality care to adults nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions.
Company Values
Friendly - Positive - Empowering - Person Centred - Innovative
Benefits
* £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Blue Light Discount Card
* Industry Standard Benefits
* Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
* Ongoing learning & development programmes
* Career Development/Progression
* Free DBS Check
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* CareTech Foundation: the opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants
* What we do!
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