Senior Support Worker - Female
Location: New Barnet, Hertfordshire
Rate: £14.03 per hour
Permanent | Full-time | 35 hours per week (rota-based)
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Park Road, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!
About the Service - Park Road
Park Road is registered for 5 female service user. Our service users all have learning disabilities, some require support with all their needs and some are more independent.
The Role
You will:
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.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
Requirements
* Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent 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.
* Ideally would be a driver with full driving licence
What We Offer
* Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Free DBS Check
* Blue Light Card
* Stakeholder Pension
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual Employee Awards Evening
* Employee Recognition Schemes
* Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
* CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Innovative
* Empowering
* Person-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers 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 vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support 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.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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