Overview
Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker, on a full- or part-time basis. This role has several vacancies available; interviews will be arranged as soon as possible. Hours are 16–22 per week.
This role will be based at Old Station Close, in the Shepshed area of Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 21 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.
Benefits
* Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
* Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate
* Regular set shift patterns between the hours of 8am and 8pm across a 7-day working week
Responsibilities
* Providing respectful and dignified support to residents
* Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
* Providing companionship while giving emotional and practical support
* Assisting residents to participate in any decisions relating to their daily living arrangements
* Helping residents with day to day activities such as personal care, recreational activities, and accompanying residents outside of the home
* Promoting resident independence in the preparation of food and/or at mealtimes
* Working with other professionals to provide individualised care and development plans
What we’re looking for
To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience as a Support Worker or Care Assistant is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided. Our residents typically live with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Support Worker, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!
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