Female Support Worker

Creative Support; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced DBS

Free uniform

Job summary

The Laurels, Carlisle, Cumbria, is hiring a warm and caring Support Worker to provide high-quality care for older adults, including some with dementia. You will join a small home and support residents to lead fulfilling lives in a home-from-home setting.

This role offers training toward a QCF Diploma, a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays, and a benefits package including a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days of annual leave, enhanced DBS, and a free uniform.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required.
• Willingness to work on a rota including weekends and bank holidays.
• Administer medication as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Administer or assist with medication as required.
• Support residents in activities to improve wellbeing and engagement.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Empathy

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Job description

Up to £13.50 per hour

Carlisle, Cumbria

Full-Time/Part-Time

Looking for a role where you can make a difference? Join our award-winning care home, The Laurels, in Carlisle, Cumbria. We are seeking a warm and caring Support Worker to provide quality care and support to older adults, some of whom have dementia, helping them lead fulfilling and enriched lives.

Recognised as one of the top 20 care homes in the region, our service is based on glowing reviews from residents and their loved ones.

We are not like most homes and pride ourselves on offering a real home from home environment to our small group of up to 25 residents. We are based on Norfolk Road, Denton Holme are of Carlisle with excellent public transport links.

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. You will be required to work on a rota flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays.

The role includes providing personal care and the administration of medication and you will develop warm and trusting relationships with service users, enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest. The Laurels 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: 93668

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

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

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK –

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

• a probationary bonus
• pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave plus a paid day off on your birthday
• company paid enhanced DBS
• free uniform

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.

This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.