Waking Night Support Worker

Wake Night Support Workers -

( with a possible start date end of June)

Location: 5 Miles from Reading & Shinfield Rate: £13.21 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 40 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Llandudno, 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

Ryeish Green has 5 service users that will be living there and it is a completely modern set of self contained flats. Each flat has a living room/ kitchen (with washing machine), bedroom and wash room with shower (except 1, who has a bath as per her requirements) They also have a small garden area each that leads to the main garden, which has lots of space.

Situated in a lovely idyllic village with public transport links, and just 5 miles from busy Reading and Shinfield. There is a staff bedroom for waking night staff, complete with bathroom and shower.

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:

Arts and craftsDays out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.Holidays and short breaksWalks in the local park and communityCooking and baking to develop life skills

You will:

Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plansAssist with daily living skills and personal care where requiredPromote independence, dignity, and wellbeingSupport activities, appointments, and community accessMaintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a teamWork 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

Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basisDrivers desirable but not essentialEnhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

Recommend A Friend BonusUp to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank HolidaysFree DBS CheckBlue Light CardStakeholder PensionFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeAnnual Employee Awards EveningEmployee Recognition SchemesOngoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree levelCareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

FriendlyPositiveInnovativeEmpoweringPerson-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers 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 care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support 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.

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.

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