Support Worker

2 months ago

Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom Cartref Homes Full time

At Cartref House we support adults with mild intellectual disabilities, autism and complex mental health conditions that include emotionally unstable personality disorders.

People with these conditions often struggle with interpersonal relationships, have difficulty regulating their emotions, and can experience intense mood swings. These disorders can significantly impact a person's daily life, work and relationships.

As a support worker, you will be given the very best training in order to help our service users to

  • Promote their rights and express themselves
  • Manage their emotional and communication needs
  • Undertake their daily-life 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

Whether you are helping a service user shop for groceries or prepare a meal, you have the chance as a Support Worker to learn about why people behave the way that they do and how to encourage positive decision making.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF A SUPPORT WORKER

  • Kindness and patience
  • Open-mindedness and a willingness to learn
  • Resilience and energy to problem-solve
  • 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.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SUPPORT WORKER

  • Competitive 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

We manage a rigorous, fair recruitment process and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure as we undertake criminal record checks

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

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