Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. Here we provide quality care and support to older people with a range of support needs including dementia and memory impairment. You will be based across 2 of our services, our Day Centre provides support to up to 20 people, and our Hub provides support to 8 people. No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: arts and crafts, quizzes, board games, pool, and many more! The people we support also love going out on day trips to pottery classes, garden centres, and animal sanctuaries. We are looking for someone with a calm, caring nature, and who is looking to join a friendly and energetic staff team.

Your Role Will Include

• Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Driving a 12-seater mini bus to a range of local amenities
• Supporting individuals who may have limited/poor mobility

Requirements

• No previous care experience needed – full training provided
• A full, clean manual driving licence is essential
• Gender considered an occupational requirement under Equality Act 2010

Benefits

• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Application Instructions

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with subject 'Female Support Worker / Manual Driver Ref: 91348'. If you have not received a response within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. For advice, call [contact hidden].

Company Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Registered office: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3TS.