Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives? Do you want a career where kindness, dignity and respect are not just words, but the cornerstone of everything you do?
We are looking for a Bank Care Support Worker to work at our residential care home based in Foxhill, S6.
Hours: Bank work, various hours available per week
Shift Pattern: 8:00am to 8:00pm and 8:00pm to 8:00am, including weekends (usually alternate) and bank holiday work
Pay: £13.90 per hour (includes £1.50 holiday uplift)
All new team members are required to attend an induction at our training room in S13 prior to starting work in the care home. These are run every three weeks, starting on a Monday between 9:30am until 3:30pm.
Person Specification
Be adaptable to change
Have excellent observational skills
Be able to build trust and rapport
Be non-judgmental
Have good time management and organisational skills
Be willing to learn and develop
Be approachable and able to connect and empathise with others
Be able to use basic tech devices
What We Offer
Full induction, mentorship and ongoing training
Access to 100+ elearning courses
Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
Career progression
Access to diploma training courses
Established not for profit charity
Work in your local community
Free drinks and subsidised meals
Blue light discount package
Access to the NEST pension scheme
Reward and recognition incentives
Refer a Friend scheme
Free uniform
Free DBS check
Paid holiday which increases with length of service
Enhanced maternity pay after 5years service
Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
Eligibility for The Company Shop membership
The Job Role
To support and assist our residents within our care home to live as independently as possible
To empower people to make their own decisions and choices
To provide support with personal care (e.g. washing, going to the bathroom, dressing, eating and drinking)
To offer physical and emotional support to our residents
To help our residents participate with daily living tasks and activities
To encourage engagement of our residents in social and wellbeing activities
To assist with health care and personal appointments
Only where trained to do so, to administer medication
To undertake manual handling, using equipment when required
To support positive relationships with our residents, their family, colleagues and professionals
To record care using mobile technology
To uphold the Sheffcare values
To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures
To attend regular training where required
Sheffcare is an independent local charity established in 1994 and cares for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else. We believe in the power of compassion, and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level.
What We Value
Kindness
Dignity
Respect
Independence
Choices
How To Apply
Complete an application form to apply
All Care Support Worker positions require an Enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding, full employment history details and reference information covering a minimum of 5 years (or longer, if you have worked in social care before).
We cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship.
Once you have submitted your application form, we will respond within 5 working days if your application has been selected for further consideration. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we receive, we may not always be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.