Support Worker, Mental Health

Overview

Support Worker

Cheltenham | Salary £12.36 per hour + £7.83 per hour night sleep only | Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Cheltenham, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career and make a real difference.

About the Service – Brooklyn Road

Brooklyn Road is a registered 6 bedded residential home in Cheltenham. We specialise in adults with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. We support both male and female residents. The home is close to activities such as bowling, golf, meals out, coffee shops, shopping, beach trips and more, with a homely atmosphere that supports a fulfilled and happy life.

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

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and as part of 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.

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 QCF (Social Care Wales registration)
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by Care Tech)

• 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
• Care Tech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

• 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.

Care Tech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting around 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. We are committed to the highest standards of care and governance and provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings.

Care Tech are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.