Job Description
Support Worker – 36 hours per weeknnLocation: DovernRate: £13.03 per hour + £78.30 per sleep-innPermanent | Full-time | 36 hours per weeknnPlease note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this rolenn‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’nnAt 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.nnWe are recruiting a Support Worker to join our service in Dover, 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!nnAbout the Service – Whitecliffs LodgennWhitecliffs Lodge is a 13 x bed Residential Service currently supporting 12 x Service Users who have Learning and Physical Disabilities.
Some Service Users require support with their mental health. The service is located in Dover, and it is close to public transport with lots of onsite parking. nnThe service is set over 2 houses next door to each other it has a sensory room and an awesome cinema room!nnWhitecliffs Lodge is currently supporting 10 x Male Service Users and 3 x Female Service Users, ages of the service users range between 30 to 70. nnThe Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn’t require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.nnThe RolennYou will:nnDeliver person-centred support in line with individual support plansnAssist with daily living skills and personal care where requirednPromote independence, dignity, and wellbeingnSupport activities, appointments, and community accessnMaintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a teamnWork a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-insnnWho We’re Looking FornnWe’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.nnNo previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme.nnRequirementsnnWillingness to work towards Level 2 DiplomanAbility to work unsociable hours on a rota basisnDrivers desirable but not essentialnEnhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)nnWhat We OffernnRecommend A Friend BonusnUp to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank HolidaysnFree DBS ChecknBlue Light CardnStakeholder PensionnFree Employee Assistance ProgrammenAnnual Employee Awards EveningnEmployee Recognition SchemesnOngoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree levelnCareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantnnOur ValuesnnFriendlynPositivenInnovativenEmpoweringnPerson-CentrednnApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.nnAbout CareTechnnCareTech 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.nnCareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.nnDue to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.nnSome roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement
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