Everyone is different, but our commitment to offering high standards of care to all residents remains the same, regardless of their care needs. We aim to enable residents to live their best lives. Our residents value our Care Workers for being friendly faces, brightening their days, and helping make life worth living through simple acts. Tasks may include:
* Supporting with household and domestic tasks such as laundry, shopping, cleaning, and financial transactions like paying bills.
* Preparing meals, drinks, and snacks as needed.
* Encouraging and supporting residents to follow their care plans.
* Assisting with morning routines, personal care including washing, bathing, dressing, and helping with undressing and bedtime routines, as well as ensuring medication is taken as prescribed.
* Prioritizing resident wellbeing, going the extra mile to help residents live their best lives, and keeping managers and key agencies informed of progress.
Qualifications and qualities we look for include:
* Kindness and friendliness
* Good written and verbal English communication skills
* Willingness to undertake further training
* A genuine desire to help people
* Reliability and flexibility
* Ability to use initiative
* Calmness under pressure
If you're seeking a rewarding career with development opportunities but dislike desk jobs, this could be perfect for you. Are you a people person who enjoys conversations and making a difference? As a Care Worker with Housing 21, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive team supporting residents in their independent apartments within our schemes. Residents can enjoy communal lounges, gardens, cafes, and hair salons. Working with familiar residents and colleagues daily, you'll build strong relationships and be part of the Extra Care family. We value our staff and offer benefits that set us apart:
* Paid by the hour (£13.32/hr), not by the job; full-time equivalent of £24,306 per year (based on 35 hours/week)
* Benefits including Holiday Pay, Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, and a Health Cash Plan
* Support to achieve relevant qualifications
* Opportunity to join our Extra Care Academy for career progression into management
Additional benefits include:
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Car Lease Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Uniform provided
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 50p hourly bonus for Level 2 qualifications
Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check, references, and completion of induction training.
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