Female Support Worker
Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by Caretech
Female Support Worker - New Barnet
Location: New Barnet , Hertfordshire Hours: 35 per week,Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
Full induction to Care Certificate Standards
Free training and apprenticeships in Health & Social Care
Dedicated learning & development programmes
Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards and recognition schemes
Career progression opportunities
CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends
DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting
The Role
As a Female Support Worker, you'll provide practical and emotional care to enable individuals to live as independently as possible. Flexibility is essential as shifts include weekends, bank holidays, and potential sleep-ins. Positivity, friendliness, and innovation are highly valued traits for this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Implement individual support plans and activities
Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues while respecting confidentiality
Support service users with meals, laundry, cleaning, and social events
Keep accurate notes and records as required
Work collaboratively as part of a team to provide high-quality care
Personal Characteristics
Diploma in Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to work towards one)
Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Confidence to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Passion for supporting vulnerable adults
Commitment to high standards of safeguarding
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd supports over 5,000 adults across more than 300 services nationwide. We provide innovative care pathways for people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, forensic needs, and acquired brain injuries. Our mission is to empower people to take control of their lives, develop new skills, gain confidence, and achieve their goals.
Please note: Successful candidates must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, paid for by CareTech.
Due to high application volumes, only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted within 7-10 days.
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