[ref. o5897602] Extra Care Support Worker
Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.
We are looking for warm, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support in our Tameside Extra Care Service from June 2023, which enables older people to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Your role will include:
- Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people
- Maximising outcomes for clients by maintaining their independence and encouraging them to lead an active, fulfilling lifestyle
- Collaborating with clients, their families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service
Experience is not essential for this role; however, you must have a warm, caring and respectful personality to succeed in this role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care.
It is expected that you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We will provide you with on-going training to best meet the needs of the service users and a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:- Guaranteed Contracted Hours (Full or Part Time)
- QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 5
- Free life assurance
- Pension with company contribution
- A range of employee discounts
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 QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.