Senior Extra Care Support Worker
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Up to £13.45 per hour.
Tameside, Greater Manchester.
Full‑Time, Part‑Time.
Overview
We are seeking a warm, caring senior support worker to provide personalised care and support in our extra care services in Tameside, enabling older people to maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Responsibilities
* 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 maximise 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
Qualifications & Requirements
* Previous experience caring for older people with complex and challenging needs is essential
* Compassionate, respectful, reliable and accountable with a strong duty of care
* Reasonable standard of verbal and written English and ability to contribute to recording systems
* Vigilant and responsive to emergencies and urgent needs as they arise
* Physically able to support people with moving and positioning
Benefits
Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days leave, company‑paid enhanced DBS.
How to Apply
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using vacancy reference number 92138.
Contact details: Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS. Email: recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk. Phone: 0161 236 0829.
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