Elderly & Dementia Day Support Worker - Penketh

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Northwest England is seeking dedicated Elderly & Dementia Support Workers to join their compassionate team. In this fulfilling role, you'll provide essential care and support to older individuals, ensuring their comfort and dignity. With comprehensive training provided, you'll be empowered to create personalized care plans that respect each resident's individuality. This organization values innovation and teamwork, offering numerous employee benefits including a welcome bonus, training opportunities, and health support. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Training and Development

Health and Wellbeing Support

Blue Light Card Discounts

Night Enhancement Pay

Free Meals

Refer a Friend Bonus

Christmas Enhancement Pay

Technological Advancements

Get Paid As You Earn

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals dedicated to supporting elderly and dementia patients.
• Willingness to learn and complete training on the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to elderly individuals.
• Tailor support to meet unique needs of residents.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Care Qualification (Level 2 or above)

Job description

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Client:

We Change Lives

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Role: Elderly & Dementia Support Worker Days

Service: The Mews

Salary: £12.21 per hour

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:

Job ID: NSW3

Job type: Permanent

Job terms: Full-time