Job Description
We are seeking warm, caring individuals to provide personalised care and support throughout the night in our extra care services located in Roston, Barnsley. These services enable older people to maintain their wellbeing and enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. We can offer you 1 night per week with the opportunity to work additional hours on a flexible basis.
We are looking for compassionate, respectful and dependable individuals who are passionate about supporting others. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and person-centered care. Good English communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential along with the ability to maintain accurate care records.
Candidates must be vigilant, responsive, and able to respond appropriately to emergencies as they arise. Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, as it will involve supporting individuals with moving and positioning in a safe, dignified manner.
Your role will include:
* Providing respectful, dignified personal care and emotional support to people according to their needs and preferences
* Preparing meals and refreshments and supporting people with nutrition & hydration
* Assisting with household and everyday living tasks, involving people as fully as possible to maintain their independence
* Supporting people to take medication and administering medication as needed
* Enabling people to take part in activities within the scheme and to enjoy relationships with others
* Supporting residents to maximize their health & wellbeing, independence and quality of life
* Responding to changing needs and emergencies and supporting people to live safely
* Working positively with each person supported and their family, health professionals and housing officers to provide a coordinated service which meets their desired outcomes
Experience of providing care and support is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.
Vacancy Reference Number:92455
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK