Care Worker - Extra Care with Holiday Pay & Benefits

Housing 21; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Sick Pay

Maternity Pay

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Card

Car Lease

Cycle to Work

Uniform

EAP

Enhancement for Level 2

Job summary

Housing 21 is seeking Care Workers to join a friendly, supportive team in our Extra Care schemes where residents live independently in their own apartments.

Hours are paid by the hour (zero hours contract) with a full-time equivalent salary around £24,601 per annum, plus benefits such as Holiday Pay, Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and a Health Cash Plan. No formal qualifications required—training and progression via the Extra Care Academy are available.

Qualifications

• No experience or qualifications needed; positive attitude and kind manner.
• Caring experience with relatives/friends counts towards required skills.
• Training and Extra Care Academy for progression to management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks such as laundry, shopping, cleaning and paying bills.
• Prepare meals, drinks and snacks where needed.
• Support residents to follow care plans and daily routines.
• Provide personal care including washing, dressing and help with mobility.
• Keep managers and agencies informed about residents’ progress.

Skills

Kind and friendly

English communication

Training minded

Genuine desire to help

Reliability and flexibility

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Housing 21 is seeking Care Workers to join a friendly, supportive team in our Extra Care schemes where residents live independently in their own apartments.

Hours are paid by the hour (zero hours contract) with a full-time equivalent salary around £24,601 per annum, plus benefits such as Holiday Pay, Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and a Health Cash Plan. No formal qualifications required—training and progression via the Extra Care Academy are available.