Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary: £14.79
Contract (Maternity Cover for 12 months)
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
Please note: This role is on a 12 months contract to cover Maternity Leave.
We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At 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.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate the assessments of the individual service users, and from this draw up their service plans in conjunction with other significant people.
Review, reassess, and change service plans to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with the individual needs.
Allocate the implementation and recording of the service plans to staff members who have the skills or will be given the training to enable them to fulfill the job in a responsible and professional manner.
Offer individual support when necessary, and assess specialist support for the person, if required.
Enable the service user to express their views and take these views into account when setting service plan objectives and service provision.
Ensure the development of training opportunities for service users to develop new skills.
Ensure the communication of information to all service users on their individual service contracts, the quality measurements, and clear guidelines on how they might access the complaints procedure.
Ensure a good standard of professional care for all service users at all times.
Contribute to the maintenance of positive contact between the centre and the families/carers of every user and encourage their active participation in plans.
Staffing and staff leadershipService User Interests
Arts and crafts
Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
Holidays and short breaks
Walks in the local park and community
Cooking and baking to develop life skillsThe Role
You will:
Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
Passionate about making a difference to someone else's lifeSkills
2- 3 years experience Leading a Support Worker Team
Experience in mental health & Learning Disabilities environment
Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to keep calm under pressure
Excellent Written Skills
Good Leadership SkillWho We’re Looking For
We’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.
What We Offer
Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free DBS Check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values
Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track
Salary description
£14.79 - £14.79 per hour