Female Senior Support Worker

The Fox; Hulton Lane Ends; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support seeks a warm, proactive Female Senior Extra Care Support Worker to provide person-centred care for over-55 residents in Hattersley, Tameside. In partnership with a local housing provider, you will support independent living with training and development opportunities.

Role requires flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; prior care experience with older people and dementia is essential. DBS and continuous professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for vulnerable adults is essential.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Gender considered as an occupational requirement under Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to service users.
• Assist with domestic tasks and personal care.
• Help clients access work, education and social opportunities.
• Collaborate with families and friends to enrich clients' lives.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Care for vulnerable adults

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010 Vacancy Reference Number: 93859 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
• 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. At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.

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