Support Worker

Position: Support Worker

Location: Oakwood, Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: 07.30am – 20:00pm (2 week rolling rota – every other weekend off)

Salary Details: £9.99 per hour plus pay rise pending 

Oakwood House is a supported living unit in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent city. We support adults with learning disabilities and who are on the autistic spectrum disorders to transition from mental health hospitals into a community setting. We have capacity for up to eight adults across two levels. All our rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities, a separate bedroom and lounge and access to a fully equipped shared kitchen area.

Our tenants enjoy a number of activities; attending football matches, trips to the seaside and areas of interest, along with shopping!

One of our tenants attends college and some are empowered to undertake voluntary work!

So, the question is, are you a committed individual who wants to work with a company that understands how important Support Workers are to our tenant’s recovery?

Do you share our Company Values – are you positive, friendly, empowering, person centred and innovative?

We are currently looking to appoint Full time Support Workers to join our friendly team at Oakwood. Free parking is provided, and we have excellent bus and train links for non-drivers.

You will be working with Adults (18-65 years old) with autism, complex needs and some who display forms of challenging behaviour.

Key Skills

Experience in a Caring environment preferred, but not essential
Able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays
Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our tennants
Ability to keep calm under pressure
Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
Passionate about making a difference to someone else life
Good written skills
Able to fulfil the sleep-in duties in accordance with the agreed rota
Driver preferred but not essential

Rewards & Benefits

Full time, Part time and Bank Contracts are available
£250 Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career
Free DBS Check
Stakeholder Pension
Share Save Scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Career progression within the company

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

Who we are!

Coveberry, is part of The CareTech Group; established in 1994, and 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”.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. 

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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