Support Workers - Moorlands Grange

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorlands Grange is a modern 40-bed care centre in Kirklees, operated in partnership with Locala Health Care. As a Support Worker, you will help vulnerable adults, ensuring quality care in line with policies and standards, and supporting residents to maintain independence and dignity.

You will check residents, assist with daily routines, update records, serve meals and provide personal care while engaging residents in activities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a relevant care setting.
• Possession of, or willingness to complete The Care Certificate.
• Literacy skills.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Check on residents and help them get ready for the day.
• Update paperwork and maintain residents’ records.
• Serve residents meals and ensure they are happy and comfortable.
• Provide personal care and engage residents in activities.

Skills

Care experience

Literacy skills

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Managing expectations

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person? Do you enjoy making people happy and feel safe? Then we have the perfect role for you!

The Home and It’s Staff

Moorlands Grange is a modern, 40 bed care centre for people who require short stay care after leaving hospital. In partnership with Locala Health Care, we support the residents of Kirklees gain independence and keep their dignity. Moorlands Grange is made up of 4 suites where residents stay (Poppy, Heather, Rose and Sunflower) and it has many communal areas for residents to enjoy such as lounge and dining areas, and a wonderful garden. Our supportive staff team ensure the care we provide makes a real difference.

Testimonial from one of our team:

‘The best bit of the job is watching the change in people, seeing a 99-year-old walking out the door makes me smile’. – Support Worker

There’s plenty more ‘best bits’ about working at Moorlands Grange, take a further look at what our staff have to say

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will be working with vulnerable adults, and as part of a team, ensure quality care is given to our residents and carry out duties in line with service objectives, policies, procedures, and standards. These duties involve checking on residents, helping them get ready for the day ahead, updating paperwork and maintaining residents’ records, serving residents meals, ensuring residents are happy, comfortable, and engaging, along with personal care.

Role Requirements

• Experience of working in a relevant care setting
• The possession of, or willingness to complete The Care Certificate
• Literacy skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills and be able to manage expectations

Please note that this role does not meet the current requirements for sponsorship. If you require sponsorship by Kirklees Council to work in this role, including if you currently hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by another employer, this position is not suitable. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they have the right to work in the UK and for checking whether they meet the relevant immigration requirements before applying.