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Female Residential Support Worker

Creative Support

Carlisle

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking a compassionate Residential Care Worker for The Laurels Care Home in Carlisle. This role involves providing personal care and medication support to elderly residents in a friendly environment. Ideal for those wanting to make a difference, we offer full training and a chance for career development in health and social care.

Benefits

Probationary bonus
Pension contributions
28 days Annual Leave
Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

  • No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing care.
  • Ability to develop warm and trusting relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

  • Providing personal care to older adults, including those with dementia.
  • Administering medication and supporting residents' daily activities.

Skills

Person-centred care
Communication
Empathy

Job description

Creative Support is looking for a warm and caring Residential Care Worker to join our Care Home (The Laurels) in Carlisle, Cumbria. Here we provide quality care and support to a number of residents, helping and encouraging them to lead a fulfilling and enriched life. Our service has been recognised as being one of the 20 top rated Care Homes in the region based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends.

No two days at The Laurels are the same as we support our vibrant residents to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities, arranging enjoyable and entertaining experiences for all of our residents.

The role includes providing personal care and the administration of medication for older adults, some of whom have dementia. You will also develop warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest. The Laurels, Carlisle has a family feel and we enjoy sharing all our exciting activities with residents’ close family and friends on Facebook.

“This is the most supportive organisation I’ve worked for and I have worked in care for over 20 years. The training is excellent and if there’s anything you want to achieve or any ambitions you have, this is the right place to be” – Shirley-Ann Tingey, Registered Manager

We are looking for candidates from all walks of life. No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing person-centred care and support and working in a fun environment!

Vacancy Reference Number: 81688Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. The service is located on a main public transport route with regular buses travelling in and around the area.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

Evidence of vaccination needs to be demonstrated as part of the pre- employment process

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

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