Female Support Worker

Looking for a role where you can make a difference? Join our award-winning care home, The Laurels, in Carlisle, Cumbria. We are seeking a warm and caring Support Worker to provide quality care and support to older adults, some of whom have dementia, helping them lead fulfilling and enriched lives. Recognised as one of the top 20 care homes in the region , our service is based on glowing reviews from residents and their loved ones.

We are not like most homes and pride ourselves on offering a real home from home environment to our small group of up to 25 residents. We are based on Norfolk Road, Denton Holme are of Carlisle with excellent public transport links. No two days at The Laurels are the same as we support our vibrant residents to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities, arranging enjoyable and entertaining experiences for all of our residents.

You will be required to work on a rota flexibly to include weekends and bank holidays. The role includes providing personal care and the administration of medication and you will develop warm and trusting relationships with service users, enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest. The Laurels has a family feel and we enjoy sharing all our exciting activities with residents’ close family and friends on Facebook.

“This is the most supportive organisation I’ve worked for and I have worked in care for over 20 years. The training is excellent and if there’s anything you want to achieve or any ambitions you have, this is the right place to be” – Shirley-Ann Tingey, Registered Manager Full or Part Time. Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, part time hours are 15 hours per week.

Hours to be worked flexibly on a rota which will include evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays according to the needs of the service. We are looking for candidates from all walks of life. No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing person-centred care and support and working in a fun environment! Vacancy Reference Number: 95058 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Evidence of vaccination needs to be demonstrated as part of the pre- employment process Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010 Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave plus a paid day off on your birthday, company paid enhanced DBS and free uniform. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .