Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling & chaplaincy support

Annual leave buy/sell options

Discounts via Blue Light Card & Vivup

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance & life ass.

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for a care home in Workington, Cumbria. You will act as a key worker, help develop care plans (including dementia care) and provide personal and social care to residents, supporting their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Responsibilities include safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract for 38.5 hours per week on night shifts, with benefits including pension, DBS, uniform, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support admissions and be a key worker for assigned residents.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing care plans (including dementia care).
• Deliver personal and social care per care plans and promote wellbeing.
• Adhere to safeguarding, infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

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