Support Worker

We Are Hiring! Job Role – Support Workers Location – Wigan, WA3 Pay Rate: £12.36 per hour We are unable to consider Skilled or Student Visa applicants for this opening CareTech is a person-centred care company that provides quality care to adults nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day Supported Individuals Royston Close is a Supported Living environment that supports Service Users with Learning and Physical Disability. We are looking for someone who has great communication skills, a full clean UK Driving Licence and experience in Health and Social Care for example; autism, learning disability and personal care. What you’ll need: Experience working with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours Person centred Provide personal care Be an advocate on someone’s behalf Full UK Valid Driving Licence  Support Worker Roles and Responsibilities  Experience in a caring environment  Experience of working with adults with autism  Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays Excellent communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our service users Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else’s life Excellent writing skillsCompany Values Friendly Positive Empowering Person Centred InnovativeRewards & Benefits *£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus *Blue Light Discount Card Industry Standard Benefits Ongoing learning & development programmes  Career Development/Progression Free DBS Check Free Employee Assistance Programme CareTech Foundation: the opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantsWhat we do! We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities. We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool. 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. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. *T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Wigan – Support Worker [SYS-17972