Extra Care Support Worker - Morecambe/Lancaster

Willowbrook (Hyndburn) Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

Contracted Hours offered

Competitive rates of pay every four—

Job summary

Willowbrook (Hyndburn) Ltd is recruiting Care Support Workers for our Extra Care Service in St Martin’s Court, Lancaster. You will support residents with personal care, meals, and essential tasks, under the guidance of care coordinators and management.

We welcome applicants with a caring nature and good communication skills. Experience in care is preferred but not essential as full induction and ongoing training will be provided. Flexible hours and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Caring, respectful approach to residents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude and reliability.
• Willingness to undergo induction and training.
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Visit residents in Extra Care Services as directed by care coordinators and management.
• Provide personal care to clients.
• Assist with medications, meals/drinks, repositioning and domestic tasks.
• Share information with Team Leader/Manager.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records.
• Comply with company policies and practices and promote its aims.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training programs.

Skills

Caring nature

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Company: Willowbrook (Hyndburn) Ltd

Salary: To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – depending on experience.

We are recruiting keen and enthusiastic Care Support Workers to work in our 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.

UK Applicants only:

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

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, and a will to do well.
• Someone who enjoys helping people and who wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
• Effective communication skills.
• 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.
• One-to-one mentoring.
• 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.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – depending on experience.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – depending on experience.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage depending on experience.