Day Support WorkerDay Support WorkerLocation: GranthamPay rate: £12.67 per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements availableContract Hours: Full timeABOUT THE ROLEOur Support Workers make a real difference to our residents every day; whether it's helping them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship or joining in with the vast array of fun activities that take place in our homes, you'll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. You'll also carry out light household duties to ensure that the household and resident's rooms are kept clean and tidy, involving them where it's appropriate to do so. You'll understand that some days might be challenging, but you'll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.In joining us, you'll also become part of our extended family. You'll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.Appletrees is a 64 bed Care Home situated in Grantham.The home offerscompassionate residential, intermediate, dementia and respite care in a comfortable, homely setting.AND IN RETURNThe Trust is a great place to work; we've been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we're currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.Here are some of the other benefits you'll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Higher rates of pay at weekends
A workplace pension
Free uniform
Free DBS
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurantsand much more
ABOUT YOUIdeally with, or willing to work towards, a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), you'll have a proven track record in elderly care and a commitment to providing high quality care standards for older people.You'll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others.You'll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job at all times, so we'll provide all the support you need to start your career with us- all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.
