Senior Support Worker | Award-Winning Care Home (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Techwaka; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning care home in Carlisle is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join the management team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires strong leadership and compassionate care skills. The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams and a qualification in care. The role includes assisting with personal care and engaging activities for residents. Visa sponsorship is available for candidates with relevant experience.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

Company-paid enhanced DBS check

Full training with QCF Diploma opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in caring for residents.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Education

Qualification in care (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Senior Support Worker | Award-Winning Care Home (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Overview: Are you a kind, experienced, and compassionate leader passionate about delivering dignified care to older adults? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join the management team at The Laurels, our award-winning residential care home in Carlisle. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £22,000 – £30,000 per annum.

About The Laurels & Your Impact:

• A Homely Environment: You will help manage our small, homely 27-bed residential home in Carlisle, providing 24-hour support to older adults who require additional care without specialist nursing.
• Our Reputation: Our reputation is built on delivering exceptional, family-centered support. The Laurels has received a High Commendation at the 2023 UK Care Home Awards and boasts a 9.8/10 score from family reviews.
• Your Role: Your primary role is to lead a team in caring for our residents as if they were your own family, focusing on their physical, psychological, and social needs. This includes assisting with personal care, meals, and engaging activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Personal Attributes: A kind and caring individual who is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Essential Experience & Qualifications:
  • Experience in leading a team.
  • A qualification in care (Level 2 or above).
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Previous experience working within a care home environment is a plus, but not essential.
• Probationary bonus.
• Pension contributions.
• Company-paid enhanced DBS check.
• Training: Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Our Commitment as an Employer (Creative Support):

• We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization.
• We are proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer, and have recently received the Investors in People Gold Award.
• Visa Sponsorship: This position is open for consideration for Visa Sponsorship, provided the candidate has social care management experience within the UK.

Application Process:

• We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
• To apply, please visit the Creative Support website and submit your application using Vacancy Reference Number: 81730.
• Applications are reviewed as they are received.

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