Up to £12.90 per hour from 01 April 2025
Carlisle, Cumbria
Full-Time
Job Overview
Are you passionate about delivering high quality, engaging, respectful and dignified care and support to older people? If so, we are looking to recruit a passionate Senior Support Worker to join our existing management team in Carlisle.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will support the management of a small 27-bed residential care home in Carlisle, providing 24-hour support for older adults that require additional care and support, but without the need for specialist nursing care.
Responsibilities
1. Caring for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
2. Assisting residents with personal care activities including personal hygiene, dressing, and meals.
3. Supporting residents to fully engage in activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
Above all, we’re looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference in people’s lives. Previous experience working in a care home environment is desirable but not essential. However, experience of leading a team and qualifications in care (Level 2 or above) are essential, as is the willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, including daytimes, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Benefits
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. The service is located on a main public transport route with regular buses travelling in and around the area.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include:
1. Probationary bonus
2. Pension contributions
3. 28 days Annual Leave
4. Company paid enhanced DBS
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website using the vacancy reference number 82278. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation.
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