Extra Care Support Worker
14 hours ago
New Milton
Extra Care Support Worker - Wooldridge View, New Milton Location : Wooldridge View, New Milton, Hampshire Salary : £12.21 £15.75 per hour Job Type : Full-time & Part-time Shifts : Days, Evenings, Long Days & Waking Nights Join Social Care in Action (SCA Care) Make a Difference Every Day Social Care in Action (SCA Care) is a trusted, not-for-profit care provider supporting people to live independently and safely within our Extra Care Schemes. We are currently recruiting Support Workers / Care Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team at Wooldridge View in New Milton. Whether you have experience in care or are looking to start a rewarding career in health and social care, we would love to hear from you. Full training is provided, and guaranteed hours are available. Shift Patterns Available Morning shifts: 7:00am 2:00pm Evening shifts: 4:00pm 9:00pm Long day shifts (with a one-hour break) Waking night shifts: 9:00pm 7:00am Rota-based work with alternate weekend availability required About the Role Support Worker / Care Assistant As a Support Worker within our Extra Care Scheme, you will provide person-centred care and support to individuals living in their own self-contained apartments. Your role will help people maintain independence, dignity and choice, while promoting wellbeing and community engagement. Pay & Benefits Competitive hourly pay:£12.21 £15.75 6 weeks paid annual leave(inclusive of bank holidays) Paid day off for your birthday Guaranteed hour contracts available Paid training time (National Living Wage) Free QCF / Care qualifications (with pay enhancements above Level 2) Free branded uniform and lanyard Blue Light Card national retail and online discounts ExcellentRefer a Friendbonus scheme Employer contributory pension scheme Career development and progression opportunities Key Responsibilities Supporting individuals with daily living activities while encouraging independence Providing personal care in a respectful and dignified manner (where required) Supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping Encouraging social inclusion, community participation and wellbeing activities Building positive relationships through companionship and meaningful conversation Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, GPs, Adult Services and the CQC No two days are the same, and every shift makes a genuine difference. About You Were looking for someone who is: Compassionate, reliable and person-focused Passionate about supporting people to live independently Experienced in care (desirable but not essential) Committed to a values-led approach grounded in dignity, respect and human rights Full training and ongoing support will be provided. We value attitude and values over formal qualifications and welcome applicants who are new to care. About SCA Care Social Care in Action (SCA Care) provides high-quality Home Care, Live-in Care, Day Care, Extra Care and Specialist Care services across Hampshire. Our mission is to empower people to live their best lives through compassionate, professional and personalised support. Important Information Enhanced DBS check required (provided by SCA) Applicants must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK We are unable to offer sponsorship Candidates must live within the local area Equality, Diversity & Inclusion SCA Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria. Apply today and start a rewarding career where your work truly matters. Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within one week, your application has not been successful on this occasion. TPBN1_UKTJ