Support Worker - St Martins

Care Dorset Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27–31 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Sick pay from day one

Blue Light discounts

Training & development

Litmos online learning

Refer a Friend bonus £300

Annual awards ceremony

Job summary

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for St. Martin's Extra Care in Gillingham. You will assist residents with personal care, daily activities, and household tasks to help maintain independence in their own homes within a 55-flat setting.

Ideal candidates will be caring, with strong communication and teamwork abilities, and flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.
• Ideal candidates will have a compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents according to individual care plans.
• Undertake domestics tasks including cleaning and laundry.
• Support with shopping and small financial transactions per guidelines.
• Help prepare meals and snacks.
• Assist with enabling tasks to promote independence.
• Maintain day-to-day written records as required.
• Provide feedback to Manager or health professionals as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Independent worker

Job description

St. Martin's is our Extra Care service situated in Gillingham. People living in St. Martins will have a health need and need some support in being able to maintain as much independence as possible.

There are 55 self-contained flats within the building, predominantly for people over the age of 55. Each flat has it’s own kitchen, living room, wet room and kitchen.

We are looking for caring people who are passionate about assisting the people we support to live a fulfilled life and maintain as much independence as possible.

What will I be doing as a Support Worker?

Each day as a Support Worker is different. You will assist with all aspects of personal care and support for the people we support within the setting. The Support Worker will provide flexible, individualised care and support to the people who use the service, as part of a planned and agreed programme. This will enable people to remain in their own homes and minimise the need for nursing/hospital care.

• To provide personal care, such as washing, dressing, toileting, in accordance with individual care plans.
• To undertake domestics tasks, such as cleaning and laundry, within the individual’s home or in shared facilities within the building
• To undertake or support shopping when required, and to undertake minor financial transactions on behalf of the people we support in accordance with clear rules and guidance e.g. to collect pensions and other benefits.
• To help prepare meals and snacks.
• To assist with enabling tasks within the home to help the people we support become more independent or retain independence within their home
• To undertake day to day written, factual recording when required.
• To provide verbal feedback to the Manager or external professionals as required in respect of a person we support’s situation.

About you:

Previous experience as a Support Worker or in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided. Ideal candidates will have:

• A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance ProgrammeExcellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About Us

Care Dorset launched in October 2022 as a new provider supporting adults across a range of support models and in different settings including reablement, day services, supported living, and residential care.

We are a local authority trading company, wholly owned by Dorset Council, with strong ambitions to innovate and transform our existing services to deliver better outcomes for people as well as growing commercially.

We are people focused . We are genuine . We have integrity . We will develop . We are a team .

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives and want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? If you do, then we have a fun and exciting opportunity for you to work within your local community supporting people to live independently. Whether you come from a Retail, hospitality, or a service industry background, or you are looking to find your career with your first job, choosing a role as a support worker will be the most satisfying decision you will make.

Extra Care aims to ensure you maintain your independence while living in your own home.

£8,000 up to 20 days per annum, 3 years with possibility to extend for a further 3 years, +1 year