Support Worker

Nexxuscare; Leek; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An extra care service provider in Leek is seeking a Support Worker to deliver personal care and assistance to residents in a retirement living scheme. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and domestic support. Candidates must be able to work specific shift patterns and commute to the site. The role offers guaranteed hours, career development opportunities, and additional perks such as discounts and bonuses.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours on a 4-week rolling rota

Blue Light Card membership for discounts

Concert for Carers benefits

Career development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 7am-3pm and 3pm-10pm shifts.
• Candidates must commute to Mill Rise Extra Care Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support services.
• Administer medication as required.
• Prepare food for residents.
• Assist with domestic tasks like laundry and cleaning.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Greet visitors and handle phone calls.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Ability to handle personal care tasks

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Job description

About The Role

Extra Care Scheme Support Worker - Daisy Haye Are you caring, compassionate and wanting to make a real difference to the lives of others?

Our extra care village supports long term packages of care to residents in one building. Each service user lives within their own self-contained apartment, with their own front door. Our support workers are on site to provide personal care and support services.

The role will include support with:

• Personal care - washing, showering and toileting
• Medication administration
• Food preparation
• Domestic help including laundry and general cleaning
• Answering emergency call bells
• Greeting visitors to the scheme and answering telephone calls as required

About You

Our support workers are required to work 7am-3pm and 3pm-10pm, alternate weekends.

Candidates must be able to commute to Mill Rise Extra Care Scheme, Newcastle under Lyme for shift patterns as above.

About Us

Daisy Haye is a retirement living scheme located in the picturesque town of Leek and is situated close by to local amenities including supermarkets and GP surgeries. The scheme is brought to the community by "Ascent" a joint partnership between Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Your Housing group. There are communal areas including a reception area, bistro, lounge, hairdresser and salon as well as pamper bathrooms. Daisy Haye boasts a beautiful garden that surrounds the grounds and is tended to by the residents of Daisy Haye.

As a Nexxus care employee you can expect:

• Guaranteed hours are available on a 4-week rolling rota
• Blue Light Card membership – This means you’ll get discounts from loads of high street store including JD Sports, New Look, River Island and more! You can also save money on your holidays!
• Concert for Carers - discounts or free music/comedy events
• Supportive team environment where no two days are the same.
• Career development and qualifications - We want you to progress
• Refer a friend bonus
• A rewarding role helping our service users feel safe, comfortable, and happy in their home.