Extra Care Support Worker

5 months ago

Gillingham, United Kingdom Care Dorset Limited Full time

**Brand new opportunity available**

“We are **people focused**. We are **genuine**. We have **integrity**. We will **develop**. We are a **team**.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.

Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives and want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? If you do, then we have a fun and exciting opportunity for you to work within your local community supporting people to live independently. Whether you come from a Retail, hospitality, or a service industry background, or you are looking to find your career with your first job, choosing a role as a support worker will be the most satisfying decision you will make.

Location**:St. Martin's**, Queen Street, Gillingham
- **£12.19-£15.51 per hour**:

- **Flexible** shift patterns
- Days and weekend rates - **£12.19-£15.24**:

- Night rates - **£16.21**:

- Fixed work patterns
- **Alternating** weekends
- Refer a friend scheme up to **£300**

Care Dorset offers **fantastic benefits**:

- Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
- Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive induction
- Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
- Access to Litmos online learning platform - our one stop shop for learning & development
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
- Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

**What is St. Martins Extra care?**

St. Martins is a newly built independent living development that has 55 flats, 45 one bedded and 10 two bedded, and is set in the beautiful village of Gillingham in the north of Dorset.

St. Martins gives people the opportunity to live as independently as possible, with the peace of mind knowing that support available 24/7. St Martins is based in the heart of the community that gives easy access to shops, health centres and transport.

**What will I be doing as a support worker?**

The day-to-day job of a support worker will vary depending on the needs of the person you are supporting. But can involve supporting people to manage day to day tasks such as caring for themselves, providing emotional support and enabling them to live as fulfilling life as possible.

All support is provided in a person-centred way where the focus is on the positive outcome that is being led by the person being supported, and you will experience a feeling of satisfaction and happiness when you see a person you support achieve their outcomes.
- Supporting people to carry out their daily tasks to take care of themselves which may involve providing physical support such as helping with household tasks and personal care.
- Assisting people to learn new skills that will support them to become more independent whether in their homes or out in their communities.
- Providing emotional support, by listening or guiding people to contact the right place or person that can give them the correct support that is needed.
- Supporting People who may have physical or mental health conditions to remain as independent as possible.
- Supporting people to manage their personal finances, and making sure that people are not at risk of any financial abuse.
- Providing the support required to enable people to have an active social life and participate in social events of their choice.
- Supporting people with attending health appointments or managing any medication, this could be through reminding to take or administering for them.
- **This job description is not exhaustive and reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with the role.**_

**About you**:
You don’t need to have experience to be a Support Worker, you just need the passion for increasing or further improving people’s quality of life. You will be encouraged to grow and develop as part of the organisation through our excellent training programmes which starts with a full induction, through to training that offer you career progression and job security. You will become part of a team that is supported by a welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.
- **Unfortunately, we are unable to offer positions to anyone who requires any form of sp0ns0rship, including transfers.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.19-£15.24 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
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