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 and older adults with dementia living in a residential care home in Carlisle.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
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
- Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users
- Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks
This is a Relief Support Worker position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
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.
As a Creative Support Bank Staff member you will have access to our Sona app which allows you to pick up shifts in any area of the country and provides information on the service and shifts, including directions.
Vacancy Reference Number: 96049
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. 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, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. xrexnqw As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.
