Support Workers

Apple Inc.; Spittlegate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Higher weekend rates

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme £1000

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

The Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help residents with daily routines, personal care, and companionship in our care homes. You will also perform light household duties to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

We value a positive role model with excellent communication skills, ideally with NVQ Level 2 and a willingness to progress in health and social care. A nurturing, engaging atmosphere awaits your contribution.

Qualifications

• An NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and engage in activities with residents.
• Carry out light household duties to keep homes clean and tidy.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our Support Workers make a real difference to our residents every day; whether it's helping them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship or joining in with the vast array of fun activities that take place in our homes, you'll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. You'll also carry out light household duties to ensure that the household and resident's rooms are kept clean and tidy, involving them where it's appropriate to do so. You'll understand that some days might be challenging, but you'll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.
Please note: An NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) is required for this role., Ideally with, or willing to work towards, a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), you'll have a proven track record in elderly care and a commitment to providing high quality care standards for older people. You'll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. You'll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job at all times, so we'll provide all the support you need to start your career with us - all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be next to join us.
The Trust is a great place to work; we've been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we're currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing Here are some of the other benefits you'll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and \"My Rewards\" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more