Support Worker Linby

The Vacancy

Do you have experience in hospitality or customer service? Would you like to make a real difference in the community away from the noises of the city, surrounded by a bed of greenery?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Sherwood House team as a Support Worker, and we'd like to show you in this video why this is a great place to work.

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The Service

Sherwood House is a registered care home which runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide person-centred care and support to 19 elderly residents who have chosen this home as their place to retire and live happily ever after.

Working Hours

All successful candidates will be required to work on a rota basis over a 24-hour period, including weekends and bank holidays; a bonus is paid for waking nights. Shift patterns include: 07:00-15:00, 08:00-13:00, 08:30-12:30, 13:30-21:30, 07:00-14:30, 14:00-21:15, and 21:15-07:15 waking nights.

The Role

As a Support Worker at Sherwood House, you will play a vital role in providing practical and emotional support to our residents. Your main responsibility is to help residents live as independently as possible, while respecting their choices and preferences.

Sherwood House has a dedicated Chef and Activity Coordinator, so your focus will be on:

• Supporting residents with personal hygiene and personal care
• Encouraging community engagement and social activities
• Offering companionship and emotional support

This role may involve moving and handling tasks and risk management, so you must be comfortable and willing to undertake these duties.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a friendly, calm, and resilient individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality care.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in hospitality or strong customer service skills
• Experience in a care role is highly desirable
• Understanding of age-related health needs
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail value
• Sharing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s CLEAR values

Application Tips

• You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
• All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
• For more information about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], please refer to the attached ‘Helping Our Customers’ document.

The Company

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.

Some Benefits

• Wellbeing plan
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] pension
• Free DBS checks
• £250 referral bonus
• Generous annual leave
• Free healthcare cash plan
• Company social events
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Free training and development
• Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes