Support Worker

Nexxuscare; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in Newcastle Under Lyme seeks an Extra Care Scheme Support Worker to provide personal care and support services to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment. Shifts will be scheduled between 7am and 10pm, ensuring a dynamic and supportive team atmosphere. The role offers guaranteed hours, career development opportunities, and rewards for referrals. Ideal for those wishing to make a tangible difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours on a rotating schedule

Blue Light Card membership

Concert for Carers

Career development and qualifications

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must be able to commit to shifts between 7am and 10pm.
• Experience in personal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, showering, and toileting.
• Administer medication as required.
• Prepare food and provide domestic help.
• Answer emergency calls and greet visitors.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

About The Role

Extra Care Scheme Support Worker - Newcastle Under Lyme

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 a mix of shift patterns between 7am and 10pm on a rota basis.

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

About Us

Mill Rise is a large retirement living scheme located in Newcastle under Lyme and is situated close by to local amenities including doctors and pharmacies. The scheme is owned by Aspire Housing, which has done a great job of ensuring that the building provides a homely and friendly atmosphere. Mill Rise boasts a beautiful garden that surrounds the grounds.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours available on a SCROLLING 4‑week rota
• Blue Light Card membership – discounts at high‑street stores such as JD Sports, New Look, River Island and more; including holiday savings
• Concert for Carers – discounts or free music and 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