Support Worker

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Devizes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Higher weekend rates

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme £1000

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust is seeking a compassionate Support Worker at Hayward Care Centre to help residents with daily routines, personal care and social activities. You’ll contribute to a warm, safe home environment, supporting dignity and independence for older people.

Ideally you hold a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or are willing to work towards it, with strong communication and teamwork to join our friendly care team across a busy day.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with residents and families.
• Experience delivering person-centred care to older people.
• Ability to work as part of a caring team.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and assist with activities.
• Carry out light household duties to keep rooms tidy.
• Work with the team to maintain a safe, welcoming home.

Skills

Communication skills

Elderly care experience

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We’re one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide.

At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people.

We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly care. And we’re currently modernising our portfolio of care homes – refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too.

As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more.

Hayward Care Centre offers compassionate, individualised residential, dementia and nursing care to 80 residents in one of the most suitably designed environments in the UK.

Support Worker

ABOUT THE ROLE

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 vast array of fun activities that take place in our homes, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. You’ll also carry out light household duties to ensure that the household and resident’s rooms are kept clean and tidy, involving them where it’s appropriate to do so. You’ll understand that some days might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

Ideally with, or willing to work towards, a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), you’ll have a proven track record in elderly care and a commitment to providing high quality care standards for older people.

You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. You’ll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job at all times, so we’ll provide all the support you need to start your career with us - all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.