Female Relief Extra Care Support Worker

Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day? Creative Support is looking for a warm and caring Relief Extra Care Support Worker to join our Extra Care service in Orpington, London. At this service in Orpington, London we provide quality care and support to a number of older residents, helping and encouraging them to lead a fulfilling and enriched life. Extra Care housing enables older people to live as independently as possible in a friendly, inclusive and safe environment whilst receiving the care and support they need. We want our service users to lead active and positive lives and to be supported to enjoy physical and mental wellbeing. To achieve this we need responsible, compassionate individuals who can deliver respectful personal care and person-centered support. Your role will include:

• Providing respectful personal care and administering medication
• Encourage residents to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside the home
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Engage positively with service users and their families and to build trusting relationships
• Work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• You can choose to be paid on a weekly or monthly basis
'Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010'

A minimum of twelve months' experience is essential. While a relevant professional qualification is desirable, it's crucial that you are warm and able to work in a person-centred manner.