Support Worker, Mental Health

Position Overview

Support Worker

Location Coverage:
Harrogate

Contract:

Full Time / Permanent

We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.

Care Tech is a person‑centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to adults nationwide.

Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions.

We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day

• Experience in a caring environment, specialising in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism is essential
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
• Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else’s life
• Good written skills

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
• Person Centred, allowing our Service Users to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person‑centred approach. Our Support Workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person‑centred outcome‑measuring tool.

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Card

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes

We provide free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

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

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6‑month probation period

Care Tech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants What we do!

We are a well‑established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are Specialist Mental Health Services and established, offering adults person‑centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational and social activities.

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.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.