Support Worker - St. Martins Extra Care (days and nights)

Care Dorset UK; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Dorset UK is looking for a caring Support Worker for their new Extra Care facility in Gillingham. In this role, you will assist residents with personal care, support their independence, and contribute positively to their life. Flexible day and night shifts are available, with excellent benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual leave entitlement

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick pay entitlement

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent training & development opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker preferred but not essential.
• Genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support with domestic tasks and meal preparation.
• Provide verbal feedback and alert management about concerns.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker - St. Martins Extra Care (days and nights)

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Position title

Support Worker - St. Martins Extra Care (days and nights)

Description

“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.

St. Martin's is a brand new Extra Care facility 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.

Location: St. Martin's, Queen Street, Gillingham

• £12.86 - £13.08 per hour
• Increased pay for weekends
• Flexible working
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300
• Day and night shifts available
  
  

Care Dorset Offers Fantastic Benefits

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction
• Excellent 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 The Role

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.
• To alert the Team Leader / Manager of any issues of concern in respect of a person we support e.g. a perceived deterioration in health or a fall.
• To respond to emergency situations in line with clear Care Dorset
  
  

This job description is not exhaustive and reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with the role.

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.

Care Dorset knows that a career in care is not for everyone – but it could be for you. Join our team and contribute to enhancing the independence and well-being of those we care for.

Applications are managed by a third party, acting on behalf and with the permission of Care Dorset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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