Overview
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, engaging, respectful and dignified care and support to older people? If so we are looking to recruit a passionate Senior Support Worker to join our existing management team in Carlisle. As a Senior Support Worker you will support the management of a small 27 bed residential care home in Carlisle, providing 24 hour support for older adults that require additional care and support, but without the need for specialist nursing care. At The Laurels we pride ourselves on the support we offer to our residents and we have won multiple awards in recent years.
Our family reviews speak for themselves with a score of 9.8 out of 10 on www.carehome.co.uk.
Responsibilities
* Care for residents as you would for your own family, addressing Physical, Psychological and Social needs.
* Assist residents with personal care activities including personal hygiene, dressing and meals, and support to fully engage in activities.
* Support the management of a 27-bed residential care home and provide 24-hour care as required.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential.
* Experience in leading a team and qualifications in care are essential (Level 2 or above).
* Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including daytimes, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits
* Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company-paid enhanced DBS.
* Evidence of vaccination needs to be demonstrated as part of the pre-employment process.
* Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, anti-racist organisation; Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, Investors in People Gold.
Application instructions: Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number 81817. For any questions, call 0161 236 0829. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please contact recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS.
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