Lead Support Worker

Role Description

Lead Care Support Worker - The Oakleaf Group 

Location: Duston Northampton 

Permanent| Full-time|37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Rates: £13.54 per hour

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the 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.

The Oakleaf Group are seeking to recruit a Lead Care Support Worker for our service in Duston The successful candidate will be able to work flexible hours with the confidence to lead and support a team around them. 

About the Service - The Oakleaf Group

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established multi disciplinary team working within the field of acquired brain injury. The Oakleaf Group currently caters for a male client base specialising in neurological rehabilitation across various sites.

Working for this Leading Care Provider you will be instrumental in the provision of care and therefore it is desirable that you have a proven track record working in a similar position within the care sector.

The Role

You will:

The Lead Care Support Worker will work as a key member of our Multidisciplinary Care Team in maintaining and delivering a high standard of holistic resident care, 24 hours a day. You will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages along with assisting in meeting all basic care needs.

The successful candidate will need to be a driver, with access to their own vehicle, or the means of transport to travel to rural work locations. 

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.

Requirements

• NVQ  Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers 
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

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

Our Values

• 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.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

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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