Older People Support Worker

Essex Cares Limited; Tendring; Remoto; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Annual performance-related bonus

Enhanced DBS

Company pension

Healthcare support

Employee Loyalty Scheme

Employee referral program

Blue Light Card

Mental health first aiders

Reimbursement of professional membesr.

55p per mile

Descrizione del lavoro

Essex Cares Limited is hiring an Older People Support Worker to assist older adults, including those with dementia, with daily living activities and social engagement. The role involves supporting personal care, nutrition, hydration, and assisting with medications where needed.

You will work across Essex centers and communities, travelling to training and client locations. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, with a pro-active, empathetic approach and flexible working

Competenze

• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.
• Experience in care or willingness to be trained is required.
• Good communication and empathetic approach are essential.

Mansioni

• Support older people, including those living with dementia or frailty, with personal care and everyday activities.
• Deliver tailored activities to maintain independence and encourage social interaction both on-site and in the community.
• Support nutrition and hydration, and assist with medication administration where required.

Conoscenze

Driving licence

Empathy

Communication

Personal care

IT skills

Flexible

Initiative

Travel

Descrizione del lavoro

Hours:18 hours per week

Contract:Permanent

Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential

Are you looking for a rewarding career and have the passion to make a difference?

Take the next step in your career and become a Older People Support Worker with the ECL team.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people's lives. You'll be supporting older people, some living with Dementia and/or age-related frailty and clinical needs such as dysphagia.We provide a holistic service that focuses on social inclusion and community, enhancing quality of life for both our customers and their loved ones.

As an Older People Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team offering specialist, person-centred support to individuals with decreased mobility, or individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. You'll be delivering a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence and encouraging social interaction through both on-site and community-based activities.

You will support our customers with personal care and support to maintain nutrition and hydration, and assist with medication administration where required.

About You

To be considered as an Older People Support Worker, youneed:

• To be passionate about providing a high level of care and support to older people
• Exceptional listening and communication skills
• To possess an empathetic approach
• To be willing to provide personal care
• Basic IT skills
• A proactive approach to work and be able to work on your own initiative
• To be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the work environment
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle

Previous experience in the careindustry is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Travel required across Essex to attend training, work at other centres, and in the community.

What we can offer you as an Older People Support Worker:

• Up to 32 days annual leave a year (pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
• Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mental health first aiders in every area
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role
• 55p paid per mile tax free

ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers.

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England.We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

Our vision is to transform lives, empowering independence through care excellence for all. We're looking for talented individuals who share our values of caring, excellence, integrity and teamwork, and are driven to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.

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