Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker - New Barnet

Location: New Barnet , Hertfordshire Hours: 35 per week,Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction to Care Certificate Standards

Free training and apprenticeships in Health & Social Care

Dedicated learning & development programmes

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards and recognition schemes

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting

The Role

As a Female Support Worker, you'll provide practical and emotional care to enable individuals to live as independently as possible. Flexibility is essential as shifts include weekends, bank holidays, and potential sleep-ins. Positivity, friendliness, and innovation are highly valued traits for this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Implement individual support plans and activities

Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and colleagues while respecting confidentiality

Support service users with meals, laundry, cleaning, and social events

Keep accurate notes and records as required

Work collaboratively as part of a team to provide high-quality care

Personal Characteristics

Diploma in Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to work towards one)

Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Confidence to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent communication skills

Passion for supporting vulnerable adults

Commitment to high standards of safeguarding

About CareTech

CareTech Community Services Ltd supports over 5,000 adults across more than 300 services nationwide. We provide innovative care pathways for people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, forensic needs, and acquired brain injuries. Our mission is to empower people to take control of their lives, develop new skills, gain confidence, and achieve their goals.

Please note: Successful candidates must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, paid for by CareTech.

Due to high application volumes, only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted within 7-10 days.

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