Overview
Join to apply for the Extra Care Support Worker role at Creative Support. We are seeking warm, caring individuals to provide personalised care and support in our extra care services Westmeads in Royston and Fitzwilliam Court in Hoyland, Barnsley. This service enables older people to maintain their wellbeing and an active and independent lifestyle. We offer full and part-time roles with the opportunity to work additional hours on a flexible basis.
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 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
Requirements and preferences
Experience of providing care and support is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. You must be compassionate, respectful and able to work in a reliable and accountable manner with a strong duty of care to the people we support. You will need to demonstrate a reasonable standard of verbal and written English and be able to contribute to recording systems. You must be reliable and able to be vigilant and responsive to emergencies and urgent needs as they arise. You must also be able to carry out the physical demands of the role which includes supporting people with moving and positioning.
Working hours and location
We can offer you a variety of shift patterns to suit your circumstances and travel between the two services is expected. Shifts currently include mornings, afternoons, evenings and waking nights. Flexibility to meet the needs of the service is expected.
How to apply
For more information about this role please contact Megan Mitchell by email. Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number 87577. The 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. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Application Instructions: read the job description and complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form and submit it to our Head Office address or via email. If you have not heard back within 10 working days of the closing date, this indicates an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require advice on completing your application form, please call 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS.
Vacancy Reference Number: 87577
We can only accept applications from candidates located in the UK.
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