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Relief Care Worker

Creative Support Ltd

Carlisle

Hybrid

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Part time

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Job summary

A respected care home provider in Carlisle is seeking flexible Relief Care Workers to support older adults. You will provide emotional and practical support, encourage social activities, and build trusting relationships with residents. The role offers flexible shifts, making it ideal for those balancing personal commitments. A minimum of twelve months experience with dementia care is required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of twelve months prior experience of supporting older adults with dementia.

Responsibilities

  • Providing support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs.
  • Encouraging residents to engage with social activities.
  • Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users.
  • Carry out general administrative duties.
Job description
Overview

We are looking for caring, reliable and flexible Relief Care Workers to build on our team of experienced support staff providing care to older adults and older adults with dementia living in a residential care home in Carlisle.

The Laurels has been recognised as being one of the 20 top rated Care Homes in the region based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends. Our Carlisle service focuses on promoting independence, maintaining dignity, encouraging inclusion and supporting general health and wellbeing in a positive manner. You must be a warm, caring and trustworthy individual who is committed to the welfare of others. Could you be the next enthusiastic team-player to join our award winning care home?

Our Carlisle service is on a main public transport route and is easily accessible.

Responsibilities
  • Providing support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs, household tasks, medication, diet and nutrition and healthy living
  • Encouraging residents to engage with social activities both within and outside the home
  • Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users
  • Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks

This is a Relief Support Worker position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Requirements
  • Minimum of twelve months prior experience of supporting older adults with dementia
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