Hours: 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 days
Are you looking for a career that's both rewarding and offers opportunities to develop, but dread the thought of a desk job? Are you a people person who can strike up a conversation with anyone? Do you want to finish work knowing you've made a real difference in someone's life? If this sounds like you, we've got the perfect match! As a Care Worker with Housing 21, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive team supporting our residents.
Once you're at work, that's it — no travelling between calls, as residents live independently in their own apartments within our schemes, which also offer communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros, and hair salons for them to enjoy. Working with familiar residents and colleagues every day, you'll build strong relationships and feel part of the Extra Care family.
We want to make sure you feel valued too and have developed our offer to set us apart from the wider care sector.
Our Care Workers:
* Are paid by the hour, not by the job. £14.23 per hour, full-time equivalent £25,960 per annum (based on 35 hours per week).
Receive benefits including Holiday Pay, Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, and access to our Health Cash Plan.
Will be supported to achieve relevant qualifications.
Can join our Extra Care Academy — support and training to progress into management.
Is it for me? You don't need experience or any qualifications to be a Care Worker; just a positive attitude and a kind manner. If you've cared for a relative or friend, raised children, or helped a neighbour, you already have many of the skills we require!
We offer full training and recognised qualifications. Joining our Extra Care Academy can help you progress into management, as many of our Managers started out as Care Workers.
All you need is:
* To be kind and friendly
Good written and verbal English communication skills
Commitment to further training
A genuine desire to help people
Reliability and flexibility
The ability to use your initiative
To remain calm under pressure
About the role: Everyone is different, but our commitment to high standards of care remains the same — enabling residents to live their best lives. Our residents value our Care Workers as a friendly face, brightening their day and helping make life worth living.
Tasks include:
* Supporting with household tasks such as laundry, shopping, and cleaning
Assisting with financial transactions like paying bills
Making meals, drinks, and snacks
Encouraging residents to follow care plans
Helping with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, and medication management
Ensuring residents' wellbeing and keeping managers informed
Benefits include:
* Holiday Pay
Occupational Sick Pay
Occupational Maternity Pay
Health Cash Plan
Blue Light Card discounts
Car Lease Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Uniform provided
Employee Assistance Programme
50p hourly enhancement for all Level 2 training
Development opportunities to fulfill your career aspirations
Please note: An offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check, references, and induction training. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2025, but early applications are encouraged as the advert may close sooner once sufficient applications are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr