Support Worker - Part Time

PrimeLife Ltd; Winterton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization is seeking passionate Support Workers in Winterton. You'll provide dignified support to residents with various needs. The role requires patience and respect toward individuals. Experience is a plus but not essential as training is provided. Join a team that values making a difference every day.

Benefits

Hourly pay from £12.45 to £12.80

Opportunities for learning and progression

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature to support residents.
• Desire to make a real difference.
• Prior experience as a Support Worker is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful and dignified support to residents.
• Encourage residents to achieve quality of life.
• Assist with daily activities and personal care.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals for care plans.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Respectful communication

Job description

Overview

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

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 Gilby House Nursing Home in Winterton. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 22 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 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

• 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

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.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Support Worker please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!