Jobs, fresher vacancy - Support Worker • Somerset

Company: Caretech

Somerset

Support Worker Portishead. North Somerset Salary £12.36 per hour + £7.83 per hour wake night only Part-Time | 20 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role or Offer Sponsorship ‘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. We are recruiting part time Support Workers to join our service in Portishead, North Somerset, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – One True Step Portishead. North Somerset One True Step, Portishead. We support two gentlemen who live in their own flat with 24/7 support. They both enjoy accessing the local community, going to the gym, gaming, day trips and both enjoy going on short breaks away with their support. They require support with daily living tasks, meal planning and preparation, budgeting and finance. Keeping on top of their household chores. Due to their needs, sleep-in's are required and weekend work. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and craftsDays out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.Holidays and short breaksWalks in the local park and communityCooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plansAssist with daily living skills and personal care where requiredPromote independence, dignity, and wellbeingSupport activities, appointments, and community accessMaintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a teamWork a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who 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. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basisDrivers desirable but not essentialEnhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) What We Offer Recommend A Friend BonusUp to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank HolidaysFree DBS CheckBlue Light CardStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesOngoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree levelCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values FriendlyPositiveInnovativeEmpoweringPerson-Centred ???? Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech 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. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies Portishead - Support Worker [SYS-23407] North Somerset - Support Worker [SYS-23407] Somerset - Support Worker [SYS-23407]