Waking Night Extra Care Support Worker

Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day? Creative Support is looking for a warm and caring Waking Night Support Worker to join our friendly Extra Care team in Barrow-in-Furness. At our lively services, we provide quality care and support to 31 residents, helping and encouraging them to lead a fulfilling and enriched life. The service is made up of 41 self-contained flats and the individuals we support are upward of 55 years old with a range of needs including Dementia, learning disabilities & physical disabilities. Our residents have a wide range of support needs, some require a lot of support including double calls as they require hoisting, and others only require prompting with medication. Our service is conveniently situated within walking distance of the town center, with a bus stop at our front doorstep which connects us with the Lake District & surrounding areas. The Bingo Hall opposite us is very popular with our residents, and a few yards up the road is our local British Legion club which hosts live entertainment several nights a week. No two days are the same as we support our residents to follow their passions and engage in a wide range of activities. Activities may include movie nights, gardening, day trips, meals out and many more! Your role will include:

Prove consistent, respectful personal care, medication administration, manual handling and help with domestic tasksDeveloping warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullestEncourage residents to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside the home We are looking for Waking Night Support Workers from all walks of life, with a passion for providing person-centred care and support within a fun and friendly environment! Previous experience in care is essential for this role. Full-time hours (35 per week), to be worked flexibly on a rota, which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays according to the needs of the service. Vacancy Reference Number:93784 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. 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, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.