Job Description

Support Worker

📍 Location: Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester

🕒 Shifts: Variable shifts available

📄 Contract: Full Time/ Part Time

At CFT Care LTD, we are proud to be part of the Optimo Care Group. With over 1,500 dedicated employees across multiple regions, we work in partnership with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver outcome-focused, person-centred care. Whether it’s homecare, supported living, or complex needs support, we provide tailored solutions that truly make a difference.

About the Role

CFT Care Ltd is a trusted and compassionate provider of health and social care services. We support individuals in their own homes, across Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, assisting those with a variety of health needs, including learning disabilities, mental health issues, physical disabilities, and those requiring assistance with personal care.

We are currently seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team and help make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we support.

Role Overview

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for supporting individuals to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Your role will involve assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring individuals can access and enjoy their local community. You will also support with personal care needs, medication management, and help maintain a clean and safe living environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individuals to live independently: Assist individuals in maintaining their independence by encouraging and supporting them in daily activities such as meal preparation, budgeting, and personal care.
• Administering medication: Follow medication protocols, ensuring medication is administered accurately and on time.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and accessible home: Assist individuals in keeping their home environment tidy and organised.
• Promoting healthy relationships: Encourage and support positive relationships with family, friends, and the wider community.
• Supporting with day-to-day activities: Provide practical and emotional support for individuals in areas such as shopping, appointments, social activities, and hobbies.
• Accessing the community: Assist individuals in accessing community resources and activities to enhance their social inclusion and well-being.
• Supporting outside the home setting: On occasion, you may be required to accompany individuals outside of their home for activities such as hospital visits, holidays, or attending appointments at police stations.
• Promoting independence and individuality: Ensure each individual is supported in a way that respects their personal preferences, choices, and promotes their independence. Personal care support required.
• Report to the Service Manager: Regularly report on the progress of the individuals you support and ensure their care plans are followed.

What You’ll Bring:

• A caring and compassionate attitude, with a genuine desire to help others.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with individuals with diverse needs.
• Experience in a care setting (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of person-centred care principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to provide support outside of the home setting when required.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence - Desired

Benefits of Working with CFT Care Ltd:

Joining CFT Care Ltd means becoming part of a supportive organisation that values its staff.

Benefits include:

✔ Flexible working opportunities

✔ Comprehensive training through the Optimo Learning Academy

✔ Ongoing professional development

✔ Career progression opportunities

✔ Supportive team environment

✔ Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

✔ Reward Gateway employee benefits platform

✔ £500 Refer-a-Friend Scheme

In addition to the benefits outlined above, CFT Care Ltd will cover the cost of your DBS check and will pay your hourly rate for attendance at any required pre-employment training. Payment for training will be made following the commencement of your full-time role

Right to Work Requirement

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Apply Today

If you are compassionate, patient, and committed to making a real difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.

CFT Care Ltd is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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