Overview
At our Extra Care service in Orpington, we provide high-quality care and support to older residents, encouraging them to lead fulfilling and enriched lives. Extra Care housing helps older individuals live as independently as possible in a friendly, inclusive and safe environment while receiving the care and support they need.
We aim to empower our service users to lead active and positive lives, supporting their physical and mental wellbeing. To achieve this, we need responsible and compassionate individuals who can deliver respectful personal care and person-centred support.
Responsibilities
* Provide respectful personal care and, where required, administer medication.
* Encourage residents to engage in various social activities both within and outside the home.
* Develop warm and trusting relationships with service users to enable them to fully enjoy their time at the service.
* Engage positively with service users and their families to build trusting relationships and work flexibly according to the needs of the service.
Requirements
* Minimum of twelve months\' experience working with older individuals.
* A relevant professional qualification is desirable but not essential.
* A warm and person-centred approach is crucial.
Additional information
* As a member of Creative Support Bank Staff, you\'ll have access to our free app, which allows you to pick up shifts nationwide, access service information and get directions.
* You have the option to choose between weekly or monthly payments.
* Vacancy Reference Number: 84125
* Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
* Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.
* We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
* Applications are reviewed as they are received, and we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
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