Relief Extra Care Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Barnsley
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Social Care
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Personal Care Medication Management Meal Preparation Emotional Support Communication Skills Compassion Reliability Physical Stamina

FULL DESCRIPTION

Relief Extra Care Support Worker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Barnsley, Yorkshire | £13.21 per hour plus rolled up holiday pay | Relief/Bank | Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026

Job Details

We are seeking warm, caring individuals to provide personalised care and support on a relief basis at our extra care services, Fitzwilliam Court, in Hoyland, Barnsley. Fitzwilliam Court supports older people maintain their wellbeing and enjoy active, independent lifestyles. We offer a variety of shifts to meet your needs.

You will provide respectful and dignified personal care, emotional support, meal preparation, and assistance with daily tasks to maintain independence. Supporting medication management, encouraging participation in activities, and fostering social connections are key aspects of the role. You will also respond to changing needs and emergencies to ensure safe living environments.

Requirements

  • Minimum of twelve months experience in care and support is essential.
  • Must be compassionate, respectful, reliable, and accountable, with a strong duty of care.
  • A reasonable standard of verbal and written English is necessary.
  • Must be vigilant, responsive, and capable of handling the physical demands of the role.

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Application Instructions

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

Recruitment Department, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Vacancy Reference Number: 90363

Applications for this role must be submitted via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website using the above vacancy reference number.

This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

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