Social Care -Support Worker - Elmhurst Residential

Westmorland and Furness Council; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is looking for compassionate Support Workers to join the Elmhurst Residential Team. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The role involves assisting with personal care and medication while encouraging the independence of older adults in a supportive environment. This position offers flexible working hours and a range of training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Various perks and discounts

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• No experience or qualifications are needed to get started.
• Friendly and compassionate nature is required.
• Willingness to support individuals with care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with medication and personal care.
• Encourage independence among residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Available Hours: Find a role that fits around you, we have a number of opportunities for Support Workers to join our Elmhurst Residential Team. Apply below and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss our current vacancies in more detail.

About this opportunity

Are you interested in supporting Adults in Cumbria?

Would you like to be part of our friendly, hardworking teams, making a difference to someone’s life?

We have opportunities for caring and compassionate people to join our Cumbria Care team at Elmhurst Residential, as Support Workers (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) providing support and care within our Residential Care Services.

About Residential Care

Help older adults live their life how they choose and enjoy their later years. Support people to stay active and healthy by encouraging good nutrition and promoting fitness and mobility, as well as supporting emotional wellness.

About the role

As a Support Worker (Carer, Care Worker, Care Assistant) you will get the opportunity to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You may also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging our people to achieve or maintain independence.

No experience or qualifications are needed to get started. We will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If you do have experience then take the next step in your career with us. As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.

If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you!

About Our Home

Elmhurst provides a modern, light, and spacious place to live for all service users and an excellent working environment for staff. It also encompasses beautifully landscaped gardens that are accessible for all residents. We are proud to deliver high quality person-centred care to all.

Working within our Residential Care Service will typically involve working shifts which usually cover between 7am until 10pm (days) or 9.30pm – 7.30am (nights), over 7 days, 365 day a year – this will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

Application and Interview Information

We have made it easier to apply for a job in care. Simply fill in the details on our online application form and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to help you find the right role for you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer

Disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

Post Specification: https://cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/Content/Internet/541/789/5642/4497720254.pdf

Role Profile: https://cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/Content/Internet/541/789/5642/4497991639.pdf