Female Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Hattersley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS paid

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking a warm, compassionate Senior Extra Care Support Worker to deliver person-centred care to our services users in Hattersley, Tameside, in a brand-new over-55s independent living scheme.

The role involves working on a roster with evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, supporting access to work, education and social opportunities while fostering a respectful, empowering atmosphere alongside families and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caring for vulnerable adults is essential.
• Previous experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential.
• Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic support to service users in Hattersley, Tameside.
• Assist the Management Team in delivering an empowering service and collaborate with families and friends.
• Work on a roster including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; support access to work, education and social opportunities.

Job description

Up to £14.05 per hour

Hattersley, Tameside

Full-Time/Part-Time

We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive Female Senior Extra Care Support Worker to provide person-centered care and support to our services users based in Hattersley, Tameside.

Creative Support is working with a local housing provider who has recently developed a brand new scheme, which will be providing the highest standards of care to over-55 year olds in an independent living setting.

As a key member of our team, you will assist the Management Team in delivering an empowering service that meets the needs of our clients, while fostering a positive atmosphere in collaboration with service users’ families and friends. Flexibility, energy, and reliability are essential qualities for this role.

Embracing all aspects of the role, from providing personal care and domestic support to helping individuals access work, education, and social opportunities you will provide valued support via the unique personal skills and interests you bring in order to enrich the lives of those we support.

Working on a roster basis, your role will include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. Previous experience in caring for vulnerable adults is essential, but more than anything, we seek individuals with gumption and a can-do attitude.

Previous experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential. Your approach will be warm, person centered, and respectful. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to explore your training and development needs.

To arrange an informal meeting or telephone discussion to discuss this rewarding post, please contact Colette Leigh (Service Director) on 07966 459 027 or [e-mail]

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

Vacancy Reference Number: 93859

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

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

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 – This post will not be open to Sponsorship.