"It's a privilege to care for so many wonderful grandparents"
We love this statement do you? Do you have what takes to care in Bury?
Bury has a wide range of Residential Care Homes who are looking to hire incredible Care and Support workers to help retain independence, wellbeing and the many years of wisdom and the smiles of our loved ones. We know it takes a certain type of person to care; You will need to be kind, considerate and committed to person centred care. You also need to have patience, stamina, resilience and be able to communicate clearly both written and spoken.
Daily tasks will focus on ensuring people are supported with day-to-day activities such as dressing, showering, toileting, eating/hydration, movement, medication and coordinating personal belongings. You will proactively encourage independence and wellbeing though socialising such as playing games, singing, crafting and some very light exercise. And you will be there to offer both physical and emotional reassurance.
In each residential care home, you are part of a team. You will work alongside and support your peers, many services have a multidisciplinary team of support workers, nursing, hospitality, domestics as well as care leaders and community partners, together you bring security, comfort and companionship to those in residence with you.
Requirements
Working in care is both emotionally and physically challenging, you need to meet the requirements of the position with a level head and a true understanding of what impact your support gives others.
To be successful in this post you will need to be able to chat confidently about why you are right for this job: We want to;
- Discuss relevant "lived" or work experience
- Learn about the training and development you have had and excelled into date
- Hear about your own values, what is important to you - why Care is your vocation and the purpose it brings day to day
- To know the impact, you have had on the people you have supported, how have they benefitted from your skills and behaviours and how you can continue to thrive in your care position
- To understand how your next employer can support you to progress and feel well and secure in your new position
- What makes you work hard and the kind of team and support you need around you
Benefits
We can tell you so much more about the positions we have in Bury and can ensure our recruitment team listen to your needs and match ( as close as possible) to the local employers needs too.
- Pay ranges from £12+ per hour
- Hours range from 16 to 40 hours a week
- Shifts range from 10 hours to weekends only, to waking nights or morning or PMs only
Send your CV to us and we will arrange a call to discuss what you are looking for.
