Support Worker - Part Time

Primelife; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme (£250)

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our friendly team at Phoenix Park Care Village in Scunthorpe. Roles are available on a full- or part-time basis, with shifts around 19.25 hours per week.

You will provide respectful, dignified support to residents, promote independence, and assist with daily living tasks, personal care and activities as part of personalized care plans. Full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is not essential as full training is provided.
• Ability to provide companionship and support to residents.
• Respectful and patient approach to older adults with varying needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful and dignified support to residents.
• Encourage residents to maintain quality of life and independence.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to residents and families.
• Assist with daily living activities as part of individualized care plans.
• Support residents in social activities and meals where appropriate.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Patient

Communication

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! - 19.25 HRS P/W

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker, on a full or part time basis. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.

This role will be based at Phoenix Park Care Village, in the heart of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 146 residents, across three buildings on the site. Typically our residents at Phoenix Park live with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one to one personal support to maintain their daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident's individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Support Worker:

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Support Worker include:

• Providing respectful and dignified support to residents
• Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
• Providing companionship whilst giving emotional and practical support
• Assisting residents to participate in any decisions relating to their daily living arrangements
• Helping residents with day to day activities such as: assisting with personal care, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc
• Promoting resident independence in the preparation of food and/or at mealtimes
• Working with other professionals to provide individualised care and development plans

What we're looking for in our Support Worker:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Though prior experience as a Support worker or Care Assistant is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Typically, our residents live with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident's individual abilities.