Female Wake Night Support Worker in Wisbech

30 hours per week

£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 a variety of topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

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 care support
• Support with community-based activities

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, physical disabilities, 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
• Driver preferred
• Working knowledge of PBS approach
• Self-motivated to support service users in planning their activities within the community as well as at home

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.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due 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.

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