Support Worker

TipTopJob; Workington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Life assurance

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Care Assistant for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover MAT leave in a distinguished care home in Workington, Cumbria. You will be a key worker, supporting admissions and participating in care planning for residents, including those with dementia.

You will provide personal and social care aligned with plans, while upholding safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety standards. The role requires flexibility across a rota, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained to Level 1 or 2 in social care.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring nature with patience and empathy.
• Care experience is desirable though not essential.
• Ability to work flexible across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health and safety practices.

Skills

Respect for older people

Willingness to be trained

Good communication

Teamwork and independence

Caring and empathetic

Care experience desirable

Weekend rota flexibility

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Workington, Cumbria area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers
This care home provides residential and dementia care for residents in purpose:built, en suite accommodation

As The Care Assistant Your Key Duties Include

• Act as a key worker for a group of residents and support admissions
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health and safety practices

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Respect and sensitivity for older people
• A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A caring nature with patience and empathy
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
• Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends

Benefits

The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.79 per hour and the annual salary of GBP27,607.58 per annum. This exciting position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover MAT leave for 38.5 hours a week on nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro:rota for part time)
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS checks and uniform
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family:friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues

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