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 organization in Ulverston is seeking Support Workers to join their Elmhurst Residential Team. The role involves providing care and support to older adults, promoting their well-being and independence. All training will be provided, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start a caring career. Flexible working hours and various perks such as pension schemes and discounts are included.

Benefits

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounts on phone contracts and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• No experience or qualifications are needed to get started.
• Friendly and compassionate personality is essential.
• Willingness to undergo training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with physical and emotional care.
• Assist with medication and personal care.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

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.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

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 pattern

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