Support Worker

Prime Life; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team at Oval House Nursing and Residential Home in the Braunstone area of Leicester. The role is available on a full or part-time basis with interviews arranged promptly.

We offer fully funded DBS, a comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme, and a Refer a Friend bonus up to £250. Join our caring team to support residents with dignity and compassion.

Qualifications

• Patient, understanding and respectful of residents' individual abilities.
• Full training provided; prior care experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful and dignified support to residents.
• Encourage residents to achieve the highest quality of life.
• Provide companionship and emotional/practical support.
• Assist residents in daily living decisions.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker, on a full or part time basis. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.

This role will be based at Oval House Nursing and Residential Home in the Braunstone area of Leicester. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 24 residents, living with a range of age related, physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits Of Becoming Our Support Worker

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities Of Our Support Worker

• Providing respectful and dignified support to residents
• Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
• Providing companionship whilst giving emotional and practical support
• Assisting residents to participate in any decisions relating to their daily living arrangements
• Helping residents with day to day activities such as: assisting with personal care, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc
• Promoting resident independence in the preparation of food and/or at mealtimes
• Working with other professionals to provide individualised care and development plans

What We’re Looking For In Our Support Worker

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Though prior experience as a Support worker or Care Assistant is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Typically, our residents live with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.