Support Worker (Fairview Court, Wigton) - CMB2479e

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training and development

Opportunities to build skills and prog

Staff benefits

Job summary

Fairview Court, an extra care housing scheme run by Cumberland Council, supports older adults in their own flats within an assisted living community. The role centres on personal care, emotional support and helping with medication, with an emphasis on keeping residents independent.

Hours are 27 or 27.75 per week. No prior experience is required as fully paid training is provided. An Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List check is required, with eligibility to work unsupervised with adults.

Qualifications

• Friendly and compassionate nature.
• No formal qualifications required beyond suitability for care work.

Responsibilities

• Get to know residents individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care.
• Provide personal care.
• Assist with medication.
• Encourage residents to maintain independence.

Skills

Friendly and compassionate nature

Job description

Support Worker post at Fairview Court, an extra care housing scheme run by Cumberland Council, supporting older adults in their own flats or bungalows within an assisted living community. The work centres on personal care, emotional support and helping with medication, with an emphasis on keeping residents independent. Hours are listed as 27 or 27.75 a week, and no prior experience is needed as fully paid training is provided. An Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List check is required.

What the job involves

• Get to know residents individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care
• Provide personal care
• Assist with medication
• Encourage residents to achieve or maintain their independence

Skills & knowledge

• Friendly and compassionate nature

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List check
• Not barred from working in regulated activity with adults
• Eligible to work unsupervised with adults

Other

• Embodies the council's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering and innovative

What’s offered

• Fully paid training and development
• Opportunities to build skills and progress career
• Staff benefits (see careers site)