Extra Care Support Worker – Lancaster

Willowbrookhomecare; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing Training and Development

Free Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Willowbrook Homecare is looking for enthusiastic Care Support Workers to join our Extra Care Service in Lancaster. You will help meet residents' needs with dignity and respect, while also participating in community activities.

We offer flexible working hours, competitive pay, and ongoing training for career growth. Applicants must be located in the UK, as we cannot offer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• A caring nature with good personal values.
• Experience in the care industry is preferable but not essential.
• Willingness to complete full induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Visit residents as directed by care coordinators.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Complete necessary paperwork and comply with company policies.

Skills

Caring nature

Positive attitude

Experience in care industry

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Shift/Hours: Nights/lates/Earlies – 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 recruiting keen and enthusiastic Care Support Workers to work in our NEW Extra Care Service, located in St Martin’s Court, Lancaster, to ensure that the residents’ needs are met with dignity, respect, and compassion, alongside supporting activities in the community and within our Extra Care Service.

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).
• Ongoing 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.