Female Wake Night Support Worker

Based in Harrietsham, Kent, this role involves working 44 hours per week on a rota-based system (4 nights per week, shift starts at 9pm and finishes at 8am) at a rate of £12.71 per hour.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Apprenticeships for those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on various topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friends’ grants

The Role:

We provide individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary a life as they can achieve. Flexibility is required as you will work shifts including bank holidays, weekends, and potential sleep-ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness, and innovation, then this job is for you!

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment
• Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality
• Support service users with the preparation of meals, laundry duties, cleaning, and social events
• Maintain accurate notes and records as required
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion to work with vulnerable adults
• Desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding

The Organisation:

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.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, with the disclosure expense met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

* Some roles require male or female employees only, where indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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