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Assistant Support Worker - 234a College Road Location: Sandhurst Full-time (35 hours) Salary: £24,570 per annum Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives? At 234a College Road, a warm and welcoming 3-bedroom supported living service, we support three adults with learning disabilities and social care needs. Our team provides thoughtful, person-centred, 24-hour support tailored to individuals with a range of needs, including Down syndrome, dementia, autistic traits and behaviours that may challenge. We are looking for an Assistant Support Worker who can help create an inclusive and respectful environment where individuals feel empowered to live independently and achieve their goals. In this vital role, you will assist with personal care, medication, health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and engaging in the local community. You will also work closely with your colleagues to respond calmly and professionally to any emergencies. About You No previous care experience? We welcome you. You will receive a structured induction, comprehensive training and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification. We are looking for people who are: Warm, patient and motivated to make a difference in others’ lives Able to collaborate clearly and adapt to individual needs Supportive and open-minded, with a commitment to compassionate and person-centred practice A reliable team member who contributes positively to shared goals Encouraging, helping people build confidence and independence Flexible and able to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidaysA Full UK Driving Licence is essential. Hightown Benefits £22.932 per annum (35 hours per week) 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary) Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus Annual salary and cost of living review Ongoing training and development Employee assistance helplineAppointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks. We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer

Due to company expansion, our client is looking to build on their core leadership team. They are a progressive and expanding CQC registered Supported Living organization delivering care to adults at risk who may have learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health difficulties. The Quality Manager is responsible for driving, monitoring, and embedding high-quality, person-centred care across autism and learning disability supported living services. The role ensures services are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, in line with CQC regulations, best practice, and organisational values meeting the guidance of the Single assessment framework. You will work closely with Operational Leaders, Registered Managers, and frontline teams to promote continuous improvement, positive outcomes, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice. Key Responsibilities Quality and Governance: Lead on quality assurance systems across supported living services for people with autism and learning disabilities. Maintain robust quality frameworks aligned with CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs). Analyse quality data, trends, complaints, and incidents to drive service improvement. Prepare the organisation for CQC inspections and support action plans following inspections. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, Health and Social Care Act, and relevant legislation. Support Registered Managers to meet regulatory requirements and maintain registration standards. Oversee safeguarding processes, ensuring timely reporting and learning from incidents. Ensure effective application of the Mental Capacity Act, best interests decision-making, and restrictive practice reduction. Practice and Outcomes: Promote person-centred, strengths-based support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. Champion Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least-restrictive practice. Review and improve care planning to ensure outcomes, choice, and independence are prioritised. Leadership and Support: Provide quality-focused support, coaching, and challenge to Registered Managers and senior staff. Deliver think labs, guidance, and reflective practice sessions where needed. Work collaboratively with operational teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Support recruitment, induction, and competency frameworks from a quality perspective. Stakeholder Engagement: Work effectively with commissioners, local authorities, families, and professionals. Respond to complaints and concerns, ensuring learning is shared and improvements implemented. Support co-production with people our client supports and their families. Skills and Experience Essential: Significant experience in health and social care, ideally within autism and/or learning disability services. Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and quality frameworks. Experience of auditing, quality improvement, and service development. Sound understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, and restrictive practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyse data and produce clear reports and action plans. Desirable: Experience working in supported living services. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Experience supporting services through CQC inspections. Relevant qualification in health and social care, quality, or management. Personal Attributes: Values-driven and committed to high-quality, ethical care. Confident, supportive, and able to challenge constructively. Organised, detail-focused, and solutions-orientated. Passionate about improving outcomes for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. What Our Client Offers: Opportunity to shape and improve services for people with autism and learning disabilities. Supportive leadership and collaborative working environment. Comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing training. Employee benefits, including Private Health Care Insurance, telephone counselling, and online GP access. An additional day off for your birthday. Employee wellbeing programs to support your physical and mental health. Free parking. Career development opportunities to help you grow and make a meaningful impact. Enhanced DBS check. Annual awards nights. TPBN1_UKTJ

Due to company expansion, we are looking to build on our core leadership team. We are a progressive and expanding CQC registered Supported Living organization delivering care to adults at risk who may have learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health difficulties. The Quality Manager is responsible for driving, monitoring, and embedding high-quality, person-centred care across autism and learning disability supported living services. The role ensures services are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, in line with CQC regulations, best practice, and organisational values meeting the guidance of the Single assessment framework. You will work closely with Operational Leaders, Registered Managers, and frontline teams to promote continuous improvement, positive outcomes, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice. Key Responsibilities Quality and Governance: Lead on quality assurance systems across supported living services for people with autism and learning disabilities. Maintain robust quality frameworks aligned with CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs). Analyse quality data, trends, complaints, and incidents to drive service improvement. Prepare the organisation for CQC inspections and support action plans following inspections. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, Health and Social Care Act, and relevant legislation. Support Registered Managers to meet regulatory requirements and maintain registration standards. Oversee safeguarding processes, ensuring timely reporting and learning from incidents. Ensure effective application of the Mental Capacity Act, best interests decision-making, and restrictive practice reduction. Practice and Outcomes: Promote person-centred, strengths-based support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. Champion Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and least-restrictive practice. Review and improve care planning to ensure outcomes, choice, and independence are prioritised. Leadership and Support: Provide quality-focused support, coaching, and challenge to Registered Managers and senior staff. Deliver think labs, guidance, and reflective practice sessions where needed. Work collaboratively with operational teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Support recruitment, induction, and competency frameworks from a quality perspective. Stakeholder Engagement: Work effectively with commissioners, local authorities, families, and professionals. Respond to complaints and concerns, ensuring learning is shared and improvements implemented. Support co-production with people we support and their families. Skills and Experience Essential: Significant experience in health and social care, ideally within autism and/or learning disability services. Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and quality frameworks. Experience of auditing, quality improvement, and service development. Sound understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, and restrictive practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyse data and produce clear reports and action plans. Desirable: Experience working in supported living services. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Experience supporting services through CQC inspections. Relevant qualification in health and social care, quality, or management. Personal Attributes: Values-driven and committed to high-quality, ethical care. Confident, supportive, and able to challenge constructively. Organised, detail-focused, and solutions-orientated. Passionate about improving outcomes for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. What We Offer: Opportunity to shape and improve services for people with autism and learning disabilities. Supportive leadership and collaborative working environment. Comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing training. Employee benefits, including Private Health Care Insurance, telephone counselling, and online GP access. An additional day off for your birthday. Employee wellbeing programs to support your physical and mental health. Free parking. Career development opportunities to help you grow and make a meaningful impact. Enhanced DBS check. Annual awards nights

SUPPORT WORKER Benefits Various contracted hour shifts available (to suit your lifestyle) 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays 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 Share Save Scheme 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. The Role: We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you will be required to work bank holidays & alternate weekends. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities: 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. Personal Characteristics Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one. 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. The Organisation: CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider 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 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. Successful candidates will be required to complete a 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 STRICTLY NO AGENCIES