Could you be the next enthusiastic team-player and do you enjoy providing support to older adults? This is a great opportunity to work flexibly if you are a student, have family commitments, or simply want to work more flexibly that fits around your life. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends, and waking nights. We are looking for caring, reliable, and flexible Relief Care Workers to build on our team of experienced support staff providing care to older adults living either in Extra Care Housing. The services are all based within 3 miles of each other and cover with full public transport access. The three services are:
1. The Laurels Care Home is an award-winning, small residential care home based in the Denton Holme area of Carlisle.
2. Heysham Garden (Extra Care Housing Scheme) is based off the Brookside area of Carlisle.
3. Burnside Court (Extra Care Housing Service) is based in The Stanwix Area of Carlisle.
Our Carlisle service focuses on promoting independence, maintaining dignity, encouraging inclusion, and supporting general health and wellbeing in a positive manner. You must be a warm, caring, and trustworthy individual who is committed to the welfare of others.
Relief Support Worker Duties:
* Providing support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs, household tasks, medication, diet and nutrition, and healthy living.
* Encouraging residents to engage with social activities both within and outside the home.
* Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users.
* Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks.
Due to the range and abilities of our residents, you will need a minimum of twelve months prior experience of supporting older adults with dementia. Our Carlisle service is on a main public transport route and is easily accessible.
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