Permanent Full time Support Worker

Job Description Grade 2 Support WorkerLocation: Sellindge KentRate: £13.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 35 hours per week (rota-based) We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role‘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. May Lodge is a care home which provides care and support for up to 3 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder with additional physical disability needs. This service is located in bungalow accommodation and fully accessible for people in wheelchairs. The service is set within a residential housing area, but is set back from a busy road and on site parking is available. 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, hygiene (personal care is required) and social events. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check 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 Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. 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. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies…