Up to £12.60 per hour
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. At The Laurels, we pride ourselves on the support we offer to our residents, and we have won multiple awards over the past 2 years, including a High Commendation at the 2023 UK Care Home Awards and being shortlisted for the Care Home Chef awards in the same year. Our family reviews speak for themselves with a score of 9.8 out of 10 on www.carehome.co.uk.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Support Worker, you will:
1. Caring for residents like they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs.
2. Assisting residents with personal care activities including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal support.
3. Encouraging 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 to 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 to include daytimes, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82067
Application Instructions
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards a 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
* Probationary bonus
* Pension contributions
* 28 days Annual Leave
* Company paid enhanced DBS
Evidence of vaccination needs to be demonstrated as part of the pre-employment process.
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident Employer who have recently received the Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
Contact Information
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) 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
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