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Housing 21; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Occupational Maternity Pay

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Card

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

£0.50 hourly enhancement for Level 2

Training and development

Job summary

Housing 21 is seeking a Care Worker to support residents living independently in our schemes. You will be part of a friendly, supportive team and work without travelling between calls.

We value kindness, excellent English communication, reliability, and a genuine desire to help people. The role involves personal care, daily tasks, and implementing care plans, with training available.

Qualifications

• Kind and friendly demeanor.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Commitment to undertake necessary training.
• Genuine desire to help people.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• Ability to use your initiative.
• Remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household and domestic tasks (laundry, shopping, cleaning, paying bills).
• Prepare meals, drinks and snacks as needed.
• Encourage residents to follow care plans.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines, including washing, bathing, dressing and medication support.
• Support resident wellbeing and communicate progress to managers and agencies.

Skills

Kind and friendly

English communication

Reliability and flexibility

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Willingness to train

Job description

Company

Housing 21

Hours and Shift Pattern

Part-time, 21 hours per week.

Shifts vary to suit the needs of business; must be able to work alternative weekends.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Care Worker to support residents living independently in their own apartments within our schemes. You will be part of a friendly, supportive team and work without travelling between calls.

All you need is:

• To be kind and friendly.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Commitment to undertake necessary further training.
• A genuine desire to help people.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• The ability to use your initiative.
• To remain calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with household and domestic tasks, such as laundry, shopping, cleaning, and financial transactions such as paying bills.
• Making meals, drinks and snacks where necessary.
• Encouraging and enabling residents to follow agreed care plans.
• Assisting residents with getting up in the morning, providing personal care including washing / bathing and dressing; helping with undressing and going to bed in the evening, as well as providing help and ensuring medication is taken as required.
• Putting resident wellbeing at the heart of the service, going the extra mile to ensure our residents can live their best lives and ensuring managers and key agencies are kept informed of progress.

What We Offer

pay: £13.48 per hour; full time equivalent £24,601 per annum (based on working 35 hours per week)

• Holiday Pay
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Occupational Maternity Pay
• Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure)
• Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 50p hourly enhancement for all Level 2
• Training and development to fulfil your career aspirations

Additional Information

We offer full training together with recognised qualifications and, if you want to take your career in care a step further, joining our Extra Care Academy can help you progress into a management role.

Many of our Managers and Assistant Managers in Extra Care started out as Care Workers in our schemes.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.

Closing date for applications is 8 November 2026. Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received.