In brief
This support worker role involves assisting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live independently. Daily tasks include delivering personal care, facilitating community activities and maintaining accurate records within a residential service setting.
Best for
Caring individuals seeking a career in social care, including those without previous experience.
Non-negotiable
Enhanced DBS required.
Worth knowing
The role requires working a rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
What you need
Required
Written communication
Strongly implied by the listing
IT literacy
Strongly implied by the listing
Teamwork
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Driving license
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Deliver person-centred support
Clearly stated in the job description.
Assist with daily living
Clearly stated in the job description.
Promote independence and wellbeing
Clearly stated in the job description.
Facilitate community activities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain accurate records
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
We are recruiting for a Support Workers to join our service in Plymouth, 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 – The Bungalow The Bungalow is for 6 Adults with Learning Disability, Physical disability, Epilepsy and Adults on the Spectrum. Person centred care is very important to us at The Bungalow. As a team, we focus on the abilities of the people we support and promote learning of new skills, thereby promoting independence and an improved quality of life. We have an open culture where staff feel safe to challenge bad practise, learn from mistakes, share knowledge and lessons learnt. The people we support are involved in the day-to-day running of their home. 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: Swimming Buccia games Bowling Meals out in restaurant of choice Holidays at least one per year Shopping Cinema Bus ride or walks Winter wonderland ….and lots more The 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 Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work 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 Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) 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 grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply 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 record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. 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
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