Female Relief Extra Care Support Worker

Creative Support; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care and support service provider in Orpington is seeking a Relief Extra Care Support Worker to provide personal care and administer medication. The role emphasizes building warm relationships with residents and encouraging engagement in social activities. Ideal candidates should have at least 12 months of experience with older individuals and a compassionate, person-centred approach. Weekly or monthly payment options are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience working with older individuals.
• Warm and person-centred approach is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care and administer medication.
• Encourage residents to engage in social activities.
• Develop warm and trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

At our Extra Care service in Orpington, we provide high-quality care and support to older residents, encouraging them to lead fulfilling and enriched lives. Extra Care housing helps older individuals live as independently as possible in a friendly, inclusive and safe environment while receiving the care and support they need.

We aim to empower our service users to lead active and positive lives, supporting their physical and mental wellbeing. To achieve this, we need responsible and compassionate individuals who can deliver respectful personal care and person-centred support.

As a Relief Extra Care Support Worker, your role will include providing respectful personal care and administering medication. You will encourage residents to engage in various exciting social activities both within and outside the home. Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users, enabling them to fully enjoy their time at the service, is key. You will engage positively with service users and their families to build trusting relationships and work flexibly according to the needs of the service.

You have the option to choose between weekly or monthly payments.

Requirements for this role include a minimum of twelve months' experience working with older individuals. While a relevant professional qualification is desirable, it is not essential. What is crucial is a warm and person-centred approach.