Senior Support Worker (Fairview Court, Wigton) - CMB2713e

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Staff benefits on careers site

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a senior care assistant to support residents in Extra Care Housing. You will focus on individual wellbeing, providing personal care and helping with medications to promote independence within a compassionate, person-centered approach.

Role requires a friendly, respectful manner and alignment with the council's values as you support older adults living in flats, bungalows or retirement village homes. DBS checks are required due to regulated activity with adults.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting older adults in residential or extra care settings.
• Ability to provide personal care and assist with medication.
• Commitment to promoting independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of older adults in Extra Care Housing.
• Get to know each person individually and build a supportive relationship.
• Provide personal care.
• Assist with medication.
• Encourage people to achieve or maintain their independence.

Skills

Empathy

Person-centered care

Compassionate approach

Job description

This senior support worker post sits within Extra Care Housing at Cumberland Council, supporting older adults who live independently in assisted living communities, in flats, bungalows or retirement village homes. The work centres on getting to know each person individually and supporting their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. Duties also include personal care, help with medication and encouraging people to keep or regain their independence. An enhanced DBS check with the adults barred list check is required, as the role involves regulated activity with adults.

What the job involves

• Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of older adults in Extra Care Housing
• Get to know each person individually and build a supportive relationship
• Provide personal care
• Assist with medication
• Encourage people to achieve or maintain their independence

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with adults barred list check

Other

• Alignment with the council's values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering and innovative
• Friendly and compassionate approach to people

What’s offered

• Opportunities to develop skills and progress your career
• Staff benefits set out on the careers site