Overview
Job title: Elderly & Dementia Support Worker Days — Penketh, Warrington
Service: The Mews
Hours per week: 1 x 24 Hours per week
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: Penketh, Warrington
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location details: Penketh, Cheshire Warrington, Cheshire
About We Change Lives (WCL)
We Change Lives is a charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.
About Heathside: We support older people and people with dementia in our residential homes. Heathside is our 37-bedroom residential home with a cozy and homely feel. Each home shares a high level of care, with bespoke support plans tailored to individual needs, including morning routines.
A Day in the Life
In this role, your days are varied and centered on person-centered planning. You’ll provide a wide range of assistance, from personal care to being a friendly presence, respecting individuality, celebrating life histories, and helping residents do what they enjoy. You will be supported by comprehensive training and a dedicated team, enabling you to empower residents to live their best lives.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience is not essential; training and qualifications are provided on the job. We seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values, championing residents’ rights, needs, choices, and dreams, and who contribute to a supportive, empowering work environment.
Benefits and Pay
* Welcome Bonus: £500 (not eligible if we sponsor you to work in the UK)
* Training and Development: In-house and accredited courses; qualification costs covered; Level 2 or above earns a £150 bonus, plus £50 for passing the Care Certificate
* Health and Wellbeing Support: 24/7 GP access
* Blue Light Card and discounts: Card cost covered, with various discounts
* Night Enhancement: £1 per hour between 8pm and 8am
* Free Meals: On 12-hour shifts
* Refer a Friend: £200 bonus for successful referral
* Christmas Enhancement: Double-time pay for allocated Christmas hours
* Ongoing Technological Advancements: Training on care plans and rota apps
* Get Paid As You Earn (FlexEarn): Access to earnings before payday
Requirements
Responsibilities and expectations focus on compassionate, person-centered care, supporting residents with dignity and independence, and contributing to a safe, welcoming home environment.
How toApply
Ready to Change Lives? Apply now. After applying, a friendly team member will contact you to discuss the next steps.
More About We Change Lives: We are a charity serving Northwest England, dedicated to empowering people in our care through residential homes, supported living schemes, and community-based services.
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