Care Home Support Worker

Kingsley Healthcare (Ds) Ltd; Brackley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned care home group recognized for its commitment to well-being and staff happiness. As a Support Worker, you'll be part of a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care to residents while promoting their dignity and independence. With a sector-leading Glassdoor rating and recognition for work wellbeing, this role offers you the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides opportunities for personal and professional development. If you have a caring nature and excellent communication skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Real Living Wage employer

Recognition for work wellbeing

Qualifications

• Caring and patient nature is essential for this role.
• Excellent communication skills are crucial for effective support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the personal care needs of residents with dignity.
• Ensure high standards of care services and support daily activities.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience as a carer

Job description

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a focused team in maintaining the personal care needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and promoting their independence at all times. You will also ensure that our care services are of a consistently high standard and help in caring for our residents, and undertake other general day-to-day activities in our home.

Reports to: Nurse/Senior Support Worker

This role could be for you if you have:

1. A caring and patient nature.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. The ability to work well under pressure.
4. Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential.

What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.