Support Worker - Must Be A Driver

Support Worker – Driver preferable to support service users to and from appointments, day trips etc using the service vehicle. A D1 UK driving licence is required for this.\\n\\nBenefits:\\n\\n£12.71ph\\n\\n35 hours per week\\n\\n28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays\\n\\nFlexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme\\n\\nFull induction programme to Care Certificate Standards\\n\\nDedicated learning & development programmes.\\n\\nWe offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector\\n\\nWe provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.\\n\\nAccess to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics\\n\\nDBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.\\n\\nRefer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!\\n\\nStakeholder Pension\\n\\nShare Save Scheme\\n\\nFree Employee Assistance Programme\\n\\nAnnual Employee Awards Evening\\n\\nEmployee recognition schemes\\n\\nCarer progression within the company.\\n\\nCareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.\\n\\nThe Role:\\n\\nWe 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.\\n\\nIf your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!\\n\\nMain Duties and Responsibilities:\\n\\nTo participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.\\n\\nTo maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.\\n\\nTo support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.\\n\\nTo maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.\\n\\nTo work as part of a team to provide high quality care.\\n\\nPersonal Characteristics:\\n\\nDiploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards one.\\n\\nExperience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.\\n\\nThe ability to keep calm under pressure.\\n\\nThe confidence to work alone or as part of a team.\\n\\nExcellent communication skills\\n\\nThe passion to work with vulnerable adults\\n\\nThe desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.\\n\\nThe Organisation:\\n\\nCareTech 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.\\n\\nSuccessful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.\\n\\nDue to the high volume of applications we receive, 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.\\n\\n* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.\\n\\nSTRICTLY NO AGENCIES