Extra Care Support Worker – Darwen

Willowbrookhomecare; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowbrook Homecare is seeking enthusiastic Care Support Workers for their Extra Care Service in Blackburn. Ideal candidates should possess a caring nature and positive attitude, with or without experience in the care sector. Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and ongoing training support are provided to ensure a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Competitive rates of pay

Holiday allowance including double pay on certain days

Free Uniform Inc PPE

Ongoing Training program

Refer a friend payment

Qualifications

• Experience in care industry is preferable, but not essential.
• Full induction and training will be provided.
• Caring nature and good personal values are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Visit residents and provide personal care as directed.
• Assist with medication, meals, and domestic support.
• Complete necessary paperwork and comply with company policies.

Skills

Caring nature

Positive attitude

Willingness to help

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Shift/Hours: 30 Hours a week ( flexible to suit the needs of the service ).

Rate of pay: To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – depending on experience.

Join Us – Willowbrook Homecare for a Satisfying and rewarding Career in Care – You’ll be glad you did!

Are you:

• Considering a career change?
• Thinking about returning to work after a career break?
• Semi-retired, or looking for additional hours?
• An experienced carer looking for a new challenge?

Whatever the reason – we would like you to bring your personal qualities and values to us!

The role:

We are recruitingkeen and enthusiastic Care Support Workers to work in our Extra Care Service, located in Riverside Heights – Darwen to ensure that the resident’s needs are met with dignity, respect, and compassion, alongside supporting activities in the community and within our Extra Care Services.

Job specification

• Visit residents within our Extra Care Services, at times directed by care coordinators and management.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Provide medication, meals/drinks, repositioning, and domestic support to residents.
• Share necessary and appropriate information with the Team Leader/Manager.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Fully comply with Company policies, procedures, and approved practices, and promote the aims of the Company.
• Participate in induction training and regular in-service training programmes, as directed by managers or supervisors.

What are we looking for – Key skills and attributes:

To join our team of inspirational carers, the key qualities we are looking for are:

• A caring nature, good personal values with a will to do well.
• Someone who enjoys helping people and who wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
• A positive and can-do attitude.
• Experience in the care industry is preferable (Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care), but not essential as full induction/training will be given to those new to the care sector.

Working for Willowbrook Homecare offers you the following:

• Flexible Working Hours
• Contracted Hours offered .
• Competitive rates of pay every four weeks.
• Boost Your Earnings By covering holidays and sickness or taking on additional shifts you can boost your earnings.
• Holiday allowance Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day double time.
• Enrolment in the Workplace Pension scheme.
• Free Uniform Inc PPE – We care about keeping you and our clients safe, so we provide all the PPE equipment you need.
• A full Induction and onboarding programme.
• Ongoing Training program including online and practical, and QCF Levels in Health & Social Care for professional growth & development. With our comprehensive training and ongoing development, you will always feel supported and valued.
• Induction and Employee Dashboard.
• Refer a friend payment (Unlimited, subject to conditions).
• On-going Help and support from our highly motivated management team, you are never alone at Willowbrook.

UK Applicants only:

United Kingdom applicants only, Willowbrook Homecare are currently unable to offer sponsorship to overseas workers.

Next step:

Apply online today:

If you enjoy making a difference in people’s lives and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, and you want to join our successful award-winning care company, then you can apply right now – click on the Apply for Job button below.