Support Worker

Hayward Care Centre; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking Support Workers to enhance the lives of residents at Hayward Care Centre. This rewarding role involves assisting with personal care, daily routines, and engaging in activities to ensure a joyful environment. Candidates should have experience in elderly care or a willingness to learn. The position offers competitive salaries, training opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Higher pay rates at weekends

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme access

Refer a Friend scheme with rewards

Charity membership for well-being

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care is required.
• Willingness to work towards a diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Positive role model with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Carry out light household duties and ensure cleanliness.
• Provide companionship and engage in fun activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Elderly care

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Our Support Workers make a real difference to our residents every day; whether it’s helping them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship, or joining in with the fun activities in our homes, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they lead happy and fulfilled lives. You’ll also carry out light household duties to keep the household and resident’s rooms clean and tidy, involving residents where appropriate. Some days might be challenging, but you’ll also share laughter, fun, and create lasting memories with our residents.

Joining us means becoming part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside passionate team members dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness to all those in our homes.

Hayward Care Centre, named after WW1 veteran Reginald Hayward VC, is located on the outskirts of Devizes, Wiltshire. The home offers compassionate, individualized residential, dementia, and respite care for up to 80 residents.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost a century and are the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest every penny into our residents, colleagues, and care homes. We offer a competitive salary, training, and development opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher pay rates at weekends
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards for successful recommendations
• Charity membership for well-being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” discounts on shopping, days out, and dining

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, you have or are willing to work towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). You should have experience in elderly care and a commitment to high-quality standards for older people.

You’ll be a positive role model with excellent communication skills and the ability to get along with others. Eager to learn, you’ll want to excel in your role, and we will support you in a nurturing, engaging, and rewarding environment.