Support Worker Location- Stoke- on- Trent Salary- £12.36 We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening. CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to children and adults. We enable children, young people and adults with complex needs to make their own life choices, and to develop confidence and independence to live, learn, thrive and engage, building a better future. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day. Our service, supports people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions up and down the UK. We want people to live as independently as possible and to continue to offer that outstanding level of support we need people like you to join us and help to improve the lives of our service users. You will be responsible for enriching people’s lives, enjoy having a positive impact on their wellbeing and take pride in knowing you are a part of something bigger. Key Skills Experience in a Caring environment preferred, but not essential Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a difference to someone else life Good written skillsCompany Values Friendly, passionate and caring nature Positive, pleasant and approachable Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideasRewards & Benefits Up to 28 Days Holiday Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes 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 for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Career progression within the company CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantsSuccessful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. You may be aware of new regulations, which require that anyone entering a CQC-regulated care home in England to be fully vaccinated subject to certain exemptions. In line with CQC regulations, we will ask for confirmation of your vaccination. The Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 were made on 22nd July and come into force on 11th November 2021. If you have not heard from us within 14 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. *T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period Stoke on Trent - Support Worker [SYS-19619