Female Senior Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Hyde; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a Senior Extra Care Support Worker to provide dedicated support to service users in an independent living setting. The role requires compassion, flexibility, and experience in caring for vulnerable adults, particularly older individuals. You will assist in fostering a positive atmosphere while ensuring the well-being of clients through personal care and social engagement. Full training and development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for vulnerable adults is essential.
• Approach must be warm, person-centered, and respectful.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care and support to service users.
• Assist management in delivering an empowering service.
• Help individuals access work, education, and social opportunities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Proactive attitude

Ability to assist with personal care

Flexibility

Experience with dementia care

Job description

We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive 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: 87302
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