Forensic jobs in United Kingdom

If you can provide practical, hands-on support, have good communication skills, are patient, and have a good sense of humour, get in touch!

Being a driver is essential as I have an automatic car.

• Have patience and can remain calm under pressure
• Have a good sense of humour
• Have a responsible attitude
• Have good organisational skills
• Have a flexible approach to working hours
• Are able to work alone and as part of a team
• Have good communication skills, communicate using Makaton – this is not essential but would be an advantage.

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays – Pro rata
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• 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
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary a life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this, you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends, and potential sleep ins.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness, and innovation, then this job is for you!

• To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• To support service users with the preparation of meals, laundry duties, cleaning, and social events.
• To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
• To work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services since 1993 supporting adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs, and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including supported living services, shared housing, residential services, and outreach. We encourage 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.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

15.5 hours per week

Sleep in nights are paid at a rate of £70.47 per night

Additional hours are also available to cover annual leave, training, and sickness as required.

Needs to be a Driver