Support Worker at Hillside Lodge

Shaw Healthcare; Baltasound; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Refer a friend bonus

Annual leave 28 days

Sick pay

Bank holiday pay

Free uniform

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Holiday discounts

Awards programs

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare in Pulborough, West Sussex, is seeking a Day Support Worker for Hillside Lodge, a modern 60-bed care home providing 24-hour nursing care. The role involves person-centred support, daily living tasks, and promoting a safe, dignified environment. Hours are 24 or 36 per week with a rotating shift pattern including weekends.

No experience is required; values and behaviours matter. The company offers full training and development, employee ownership, and benefits such as generous

Qualifications

• No experience required; values and behaviours matter more than background.
• Full training and development opportunities provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care in line with an individual's care plan
• Assisting with bathing, dressing and hygiene
• Maintaining accurate documentation of care delivered
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting colleagues in day-to-day duties
• Maintaining a safe, happy, and caring environment

Job description

Day Support Worker at Hillside Lodge

Salary: £13.80 per hour

Hours: 24hrs and 36hrs p/w

Shift Times: Mixture of 6 and 12 hour shifts on 4 weekly rota (07:45-14:15, 13:45-20:15 or 07:45- 20:15) includes alternative weekends

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring person who is ready to make a positive impact at Hillside Lodge, a modern purpose designed 60 bed care home situated in the beautiful West Sussex village of Pulborough. Hillside Lodge offers a range of services to support residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, including 24-hour nursing care.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

As a Support Worker you will be responsible for promoting physical and emotional support to our lovely service users. This will include, but not limited to:

• Providing person-centred care in line with an individual's care plan
• Offering personal care, which includes assistance with bathing, dressing and hygiene
• Maintaining accurate documentation of care delivered, including fluid/food intake, activities and incidents
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting your colleagues in day-to-day duties
• Maintaining a safe, happy, and caring environment

No experience required - Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you're someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we'll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you'll be supported every step of the way.

Benefits

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• Free Uniform
• Death in service payment *subject to criteria
• GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
• Pension scheme
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues