Relief Extra Care Support Worker

Creative Support; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Barnsley is seeking caring individuals to provide personalized care at their Fitzwilliam Court service. This role involves delivering dignified personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring safe living environments. Ideal applicants will have 12 months of care experience, reliability, and good communication skills. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow within the health and social care sector.

Qualifications

• A minimum of twelve months experience in care and support is essential.
• Strong duty of care and compassion are required.
• A reasonable standard of verbal and written English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care and emotional support.
• Assist with meal preparation and daily tasks.
• Support medication management and promote social connections.
• Respond to changing needs and emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Reliability

Accountability

Job description

We are seeking warm, caring individuals to provide personalised care and support on a relief basis at our extra care services, Fitzwilliam Court, in Hoyland, Barnsley. Fitzwilliam Court supports older people maintain their wellbeing and enjoy active, independent lifestyles. We offer a variety of shifts to meet your needs.

You will provide respectful and dignified personal care, emotional support, meal preparation, and assistance with daily tasks to maintain independence. Supporting medication management, encouraging participation in activities, and fostering social connections are key aspects of the role. You will also respond to changing needs and emergencies to ensure safe living environments.

A minimum of twelve months experience in care and support is essential. You must be compassionate, respectful, reliable, and accountable, with a strong duty of care. A reasonable standard of verbal and written English is necessary. You must be vigilant, responsive, and capable of handling the physical demands of the role.

This is a perfect Career opportunity for people who are keen to learn new skills, and are seeking a rewarding job that will allow them to progress in the health and social care sector.

The service has great Public transport links and is based along a bus route.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.