Support Worker
Nottingham - Linby / Hucknall
£22,669 - £23,428 per annum
Are you a caring, friendly individual who wants an exciting role that is highly rewarding?
Are you outgoing and have experience working with the elderly?
If you are looking for a new challenge in health and social care, look no further as we have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Sherwood House.
Sherwood House is a 19 bed residential care home in the village of Linby, Nottinghamshire. Our beautifully refurbished period home has been fully modernised to meet the varying needs of our residents, including mobility issues, physical disabilities and lack of confidence to live independently.
The Role
Support you would be providing varies and no two days are ever the same. From administering medications, to writing and reviewing support plans and monitoring residents' wellbeing, there is no chance of a dull day at Sherwood House. This role also involves assisting residents with personal care. You will also need to liase with other healthcare professionals and carry out various other support activities too.
If this sounds like a role you would enjoy, then please apply today!
Shift Patterns include the following over a 7 day rota: 07:30-14:30 hours, 14:00-21:00 hours, 20:45-07:45 hours
Requirements:
Are residents are at the heart of everything we do, so we want someone who is friendly, resilient and has ability to multitask. We want you if you have the vision to assist residents to have a meaningful life. As well as demonstrating the core Values of NCHA, the ideal candidate would have the following:
- Experience working with vulnerable people
- Knowledge of administering medications and support planning
- Excellent communication skills
- Great organisation skills
Why work with us?
For all the care you give, our benefits will help you to maximise your own well-being. In addition to generous annual leave, development opportunities and company pension, we also have many more amazing benefits at NCHA.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
All successful candidates will be required to take a work related test on the day of the interview.
Interviews will be ongoing, and NCHA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient interest.
Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship