Senior Care and Support Worker

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift enhancements

Induction and training programmes

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Job summary

Station View in Harrogate is seeking a senior care and support worker to help run shifts, maintain residents’ dignity, and maximise independence across units such as short breaks, dementia, and rehabilitation. You will contribute to a caring, safe environment where teamwork and responsiveness are valued.

The role requires a Level 2 Diploma in Social Care with a commitment to study Level 3, and a flexible rota across Monday to Sunday to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma in Social Care is required.
• Level 3 Diploma in Social Care is preferred; commitment to study the qualification with full support and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Duties include administration of medication, arranging GP and nurse visits, handling queries and delegation of tasks within the staff group.
• Supporting residents with personal care, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records and supervising a small staff team.
• Ensure smooth running of the shift and health and safety of residents and staff on duty.
• Plan and respond to change while maintaining dignity and rights of residents.

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Social Care (preferred)

Job description

Salary: £14.59 - £15.56 per hour plus £30 enhancement for each weekend shift worked

Grade: F

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours / Working Patterns: Part Time 30 hours per week, Monday-Sunday on a rota basis

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Make Care Matter - Helping us make a difference to those in need.

Do you have a passion for supporting and caring for others? Would you like to work as part of our Senior Management Team.

If the answer is yes, we have a great opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive team at Station View in Harrogate. You may be looking for that next step in your career or currently working in a similar role.

Station View is a busy service which has different units, these include our short breaks unit, dementia unit, assessment unit, rehabilitation unit and step up step down beds.

As a Senior care and support worker, you will work in ways which are consistent with the key aims of maintaining dignity and respecting human rights, as well as maximising the independence and potential of individual people to lead rich and fulfilling lives. The nature of the environment requires you to plan and organise, as well as respond to change.

You will work in a way which recognises the abilities and talents of individual people and enable their social, spiritual, recreational, educational and entertainment needs to be met.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the shift and for the overall health and safety of the residents and staff while on duty. Duties include administration of medication, arranging GP and nurse visits, handling queries and delegation of tasks within the staff group. Supporting residents with personal care, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records and supervising a small staff team will also be key parts of the role.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for career development and the next step. If you do not already hold the Level 3 Diploma in Social Care, all we ask is for your commitment to study the qualification with full support and training from us to help you to develop. Due to the requirements of the role, a Level 2 Diploma in Social Care is required as a minimum for this role.

Due to the nature of the service, flexibility is also important to enhance the team's ability to deliver care as required.

In addition to the great training and development opportunities, we offer:

• Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications


• Competitive rate of pay with pay progression


• Enhancements for weekend / night working


• A chance to build valuable professional relationships with families and other sector professionals


• Extensive induction with ongoing support throughout your employment


• Access to a wide range of resources to enhance your learning, knowledge and skills


• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing by length of service


• Variety of competitive benefits including career average pension scheme with excellent benefits

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Salary: £14.59 - £15.56 per hour plus £30 enhancement for each weekend shift worked