Support Worker

**SUPPORT WORKER - IVY HOUSE - BARNET** **Benefits** £9Ph 37.5hrs DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Stakeholder Pension Share Save Free Employee Assistance Programme We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Carer progression within the company. **The Role** We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potentialsleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you **Main duties and responsibilities**: To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality. To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required. To work as part of a team to provide high quality care. Providing service at St Annes & overseeing our small supported Living Service Ivy House in Barnet **The Service** Ivy House is a Supported Living Service located in Barnet for people with Learning Disabilities. The service has capacity for 7 people (currently 5) with their own individual rooms and shared facilities in the kitchen and the bathroom. People are supportedto develop their daily living skills such as shopping, budgeting, attending health appointments and social events. Ivy House is located close to Barnet High Street which has a number of high street shops and has good transport links with buses and the undergroundtrain (High Barnet Station - Northern Line). The service is also located close to a park and a local museum which people can visit. **Personal Characteristics** Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. The ability to keep calm under pressure. The confidence to work alone or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills The passion to work with vulnerable adults The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding. **The Organisation**: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider 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 carepathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supportedliving services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage 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". The Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 were made on 22nd July and come into force on 11th November 2021 STRICTLY NO AGENCIES