Overview
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We are looking for hardworking, flexible and empathetic Support Workers to join our team, providing a person-centred service at our Extra Care Service at Heysham Gardens, Carlisle. The service is a purpose-built scheme which offers independent living opportunities for older people in a friendly, inclusive and safe environment.
For our Carlisle Extra Care service, we want our service users to lead active and positive lives. To achieve this, we need individuals to help us deliver personalised extra care services. We need individuals who are passionate about providing dedicated care and support to older people. As a Support Worker you will engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships. Good communication skills are key to this role, as is the ability to provide respectful personal care to meet the service users\' needs.
We can offer flexible hours which include evening and weekend work. Previous experience within a similar Support Worker role is not essential as we will provide full training and support when undertaking this role. The service has great local transport links within Carlisle.
Vacancy Reference Number: 86579
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual 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 awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Application Instructions
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred support to service users at Heysham Gardens Extra Care service.
* Engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships.
* Communicate effectively to meet service users\' needs and provide respectful personal care.
* Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, with full training and ongoing support provided.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Previous experience in a similar role is not essential.
* Willingness to undertake training and support provided by the employer.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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