Extra Care Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd ,
Slough, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.00 per hour

Overview

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support services to a wide range of service user groups. Our 2 Extra Care services in Slough provide accommodation and on site care and support to older people. Working in partnership with the housing provider, Extra Care creates a safe environment where individuals can maintain high levels of independence whilst being able to receive care and support when needed. Working as part of a team you will provide personal care, support with mediation, nutrition and wellbeing to individuals as part of a commissioned care packages. The services are supported by a senior staff team and Registered Manager. Each service has a Team leader to support the care staff and both services are supported by a Registered Manager. Our management team provides a supportive environment in which you can learn and develop. There are no requirements to travel from the service on a day to day basis, uniforms and DBS checks are provided free of charge and staff have access to a wide range of benefits. We are looking for a motivated and warm applicant to work in a caring and positive way with older people. Your role will include: Providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to older people Supporting service users to retain their independence for as long as possible Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users Working as part of a team and alone in service user homes Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service Experience of working with older people is not essential; however you must have a warm personality and a passion for improving the lives of older people. This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages personal and professional development whilst undertaking a meaningful and rewarding role. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training.