Elderly & Dementia Day Support Worker - Penketh

We Change Lives; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate charity as an Elderly & Dementia Day Support Worker. You will provide tailored support for elderly individuals, fostering their well-being and independence. Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including a welcome bonus, training opportunities, and health support in a fulfilling role focused on making a difference.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus: £500

Training and Development Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Support

Night Enhancement Pay

Free Meals for 12-hour Shifts

Refer a Friend Bonus: £200

Christmas Hour Double Pay

FlexEarn access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals who share the vision and values of enhancing elderly care.
• Prior experience preferred but not essential as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship tailored to individual needs.
• Participate in planning and delivering person-centered support.

Job description

Elderly & Dementia Day Support Worker - Penketh

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Job Role: Elderly & Dementia Support Worker Days

Service: The Mews

Hours per week: 1 x24 hours 1x42

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Location: Penketh, Warrington

Due to the nature of the caring responsibilities and sensitivities of the people we support this role is only suitable for female candidates only.

About Heathside

We support older people and people with dementia in our residential homes,. Heathside is our 37-bedroom residential home with a cozy and homely fee.. You can read more about each home on our website.

One thing they have in common, though, is the high level of care provided. Our approach is entirely built around the people we support, and we don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Everyone we support is different, so we take the time to get to know them and create a bespoke support plan and personalise everything - even down to how they like their morning routine.

A Day in the Life of an Elderly & Dementia Support Worker

In this role, your days are as varied as the individuals you care for. At the heart of our approach is person-centered planning, tailoring support to meet the unique needs of each person in your care. Equipped with comprehensive training and the unwavering support of your team, you'll provide a wide range of assistance, from personal care, to being a friendly presence in their day, respecting their individuality, celebrating life histories and supporting people in doing what they enjoy. Your dedication and compassionate care will create a sense of safety and comfort, empowering individuals to live their best lives.

Our Employee Benefits

As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life-changing work they do, so we offer the following:

• Welcome Bonus: You'll receive £500 as a warm welcome to the team. Not eligible if we pay to sponsor you to work in the UK
• Training and Development: We offer access to both in-house and accredited courses. We will cover the cost of your qualification, and on completing Level 2 or above, you'll receive a £150 bonus (with an additional £50 for passing the care certificate).
• Health and Wellbeing Support: offering health and wellbeing support including 24/7 access to GP.
• Blue Light Card and other discount schemes: We cover the cost of your card, unlocking various discounts for you. Enjoy discounts on childcare, shopping, and a wide range of online training courses.
• Night Enhancement: An additional £1 per hour enhancement for all hours worked between 8pm and 8am, whether regular contracted hours, bank hours, or overtime.
• Free Meals: Available to all staff working 12-hour shifts, ensuring you stay energized with a hot or cold meal.
• Refer a Friend: You can earn a £200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL.
• Christmas Enhancement (Double Time): Enjoy double-time pay for allocated Christmas hours worked.
• Ongoing Technological Advancements: Benefit from our investment in new technology, including care plans and Rota apps, with full training provided.
• Get Paid As You Earn - With FlexEarn, you don't have to wait for payday. WCL gives you access to a portion of your earnings as soon as you've worked the hours. It's a great way to stay on top of your finances, cover unexpected costs, or just have a bit more flexibility with your money.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Although previous experience would be great, it's not essential, as all training and qualifications are provided on the job!

At We Change Lives (WCL), we seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values. You'll champion the rights, needs, choices, and dreams of our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. Dedication to embracing innovation, valuing each colleague's unique contributions, and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, are all key to who we are at WCL. If you're driven to transform lives, you'll fit right in with us.

Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!

If you are passionate about making a genuine impact and enriching the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you. Once you've applied, one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!

More About We Change Lives

We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.

Hourly Fixed Salary:

£12.01

Job ID: NSW3

Job type: Permanent

Job terms: Full-time

Location: On site / Penketh, Warrington, UK

Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker

Created at: May 22, 2024 12:22 PM

Published by: WCL Coordinators

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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