Older People Support Worker
ESSEX CARES LTD, Fryerns, Basildon
Older People Support Worker
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ESSEX CARES LTD, Fryerns, Basildon
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 13 Jan | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 8247d97ce84f47e1a7918442422568fe
Full Job Description
In addition to a part-time post, we have a bank contract available for a Support Worker to support our day centres on a flexible basis, with shifts available between Monday and Friday Are you looking for a rewarding career and have the passion to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and become a Older People Support Worker with the ECL team. We are looking for individuals who share our values and passion to make a positive difference to people's lives, supporting older people. As an Older People Support Worker, you will join a dedicated team offering specialist, person-centred support to individuals with decreased mobility, or individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. You'll be delivering a range of tailored activities focused on maintaining independence and encouraging social interaction through both on-site and community-based activities.
- To be passionate about providing a high level of care and support to older people
- Exceptional listening and communication skills
- To possess an empathetic approach
- To be willing to provide personal care
- Basic IT skills
- A proactive approach to work and be able to work on your own initiative
- To be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the work environment Previous experience in the care industry is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. Travel required across Essex to attend training, work at other centres, and in the community.
- £500 new starter bonus
- Competitive rate of pay in your local area
- 24 days annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Full paid induction at normal hourly rate
- Ongoing training opportunities for you to develop your career and skills
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Free uniform if required for role & PPE
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme
- Annual salary reviews and performance bonus
- Healthcare support scheme
- Discount on your favourite retail brands, restaurants, holidays, and more
- Employee loyalty scheme
- Refer a friend scheme of £1500, We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace. ECL does not hold a visa sponsor licence therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role. INDDO
At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.
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