Support Worker - Minster, United Kingdom - Cartref Homes

Cartref Homes

Verified Company

Minster, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Join our team as a Part Time Support Worker at our Supported Living Scheme.

You will be part of team who together provide 24-hour support to adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties across 3 separate services in Sheerness, Kent.

Our Supported Living team helps our tenants with all of their daily activities so that they can lead independent and rewarding lives.

As a support Worker, you will have the opportunity to help our tenants to

Promote their rights and express themselves
Manage their emotional and communication needs
Undertake their dailylife skills, such as budgeting, shopping, laundry, cooking, and cleaning
Engage with the wider community by attending appointments and social occasions
Make the best of life through fun and laughter

Working Hours:

This position requires availability exclusively on weekends. You will work Saturday and Sunday, providing essential support to our residents during these times. The working hours will be discussed further during the interview process.

Who may find this position appealing?

This role may particularly appeal to individuals who prefer or require a work schedule that allows them to maintain weekday commitments or engage in other activities during the week.

It offers an opportunity for part-time employment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties.

If you are passionate about support work and thrive in a collaborative team environment, this position offers a fulfilling weekend-only option to contribute to the well-being and development of our residents.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF A SUPPORT WORKER

Kindness and patience
Openmindedness and a willingness to learn
Resilience and energy to problemsolve
A keen sense of fun
Care Certificate (not essential).
Past experience of assisting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour (preferable)
Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential).

We seek staff with positive attitudes, flexibility and good written and verbal communication.

Please see the full job specification attached to this advert.

Supported Living Work Environment

The 3 supported living homes are well presented, comfortable environments, with each benefitting from being within sight of a bus stop and there is also free parking.

About Us

Cartref Homes was established in 1996 to provide leading levels of care to young adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.

We are proud of our achievements as we help vulnerable adults to lead more fulfilling and independent lives.

We are based in Sittingbourne, Kent with facilities throughout Swale, Maidstone and Sevenoaks, and we have a rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SUPPORT WORKER

Excellent salary
Clear career and personal development pathway (including employer funded professional study)
Employer pension contribution scheme
Private healthcare
Full health and wellbeing support
Great company recognition programme (including longevity awards, KUDOS, Employee of the Month, FREE staff lottery, CareFriends recognition bonus payments)
Comprehensive induction
Employee referral scheme
Free meals / fruit on shift
DBS check we cover the cost of your DBS check
Access to many other benefits: Blue Light Card; Concerts for Carers; Discounts for Carers +

Most importantly, you will be valued for the work you do, and we highly regard a good work and home-life balance.

Recruiting Process
Thank you for your interest in working for Cartref Homes. We hope to be in touch with you very shortly.