Support Worker

TipTopJob; Workington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flex options to buy/sell annual leave

Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Job summary

TipTopJob in Workington, Cumbria, seeks a committed Care Assistant for a purpose-built care home providing residential and dementia care. You will act as a key worker for a group of residents, support admissions, and contribute to developing and reviewing individual care plans.

The role covers night shifts, 38.5 hours per week, on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover MAT leave, with benefits including holidays, pension, DBS and uniform, and access to training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and empathetic nature.
• Flexible across rota including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respect & sensitivity for older people

Communication & listening

Independent & teamwork

Caring nature & empathy

Social care training willingness

Flexible rota (weekends)

Education

Level 1/2 in social care (encouraged)

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