Care & Wellbeing Support Worker (Training & Progression)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training and development

Career progression within the council

Access to Cumberland Council staff (CB

Job summary

The Cumberland Council seeks a dedicated Support Worker for Inglewood Residential Home, a care facility for older adults including those with dementia. The role focuses on personal care, medication support, and promoting residents' wellbeing, dignity and independence.

Shifts run seven days a year with alternate weekends and bank holidays; full training is provided, and there are opportunities for career progression within the council and access to Cumberland Council staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly and compassionate nature

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and physical care to residents
• Build an individual knowledge of each resident and support their emotional wellbeing
• Assist residents with medication
• Encourage residents to maintain or regain independence
• Encourage good nutrition, fitness and mobility
• Support residents to stay active and healthy

Job description

The Cumberland Council seeks a dedicated Support Worker for Inglewood Residential Home, a care facility for older adults including those with dementia. The role focuses on personal care, medication support, and promoting residents' wellbeing, dignity and independence.

Shifts run seven days a year with alternate weekends and bank holidays; full training is provided, and there are opportunities for career progression within the council and access to Cumberland Council staff benefits.