At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals aged 55+ with daily living and promote their independence.
- Company: Falcon & Griffin Extra Care Scheme, dedicated to empowering older adults.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a caring team committed to respect, accountability, and empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Understanding of care needs and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the role
Falcon & Griffin is an Extra Care Scheme for individuals aged 55 and over, offering independent living with on-site care and support. Staff work on site from 8am – 10pm, 365 days a year, with emergency off-site support overnight.
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Laundry
- Signposting to external services
Falcon and Griffin work in close partnership with social workers, housing providers, and other multi-disciplinary agencies. Customers are assessed via the social work team and care packages are provided on site. Working as part of a small team, you will provide a high-quality, reliable support service to enable our customers to develop individualised person-centred support plans that achieve positive outcomes while promoting choice and independence. You will encourage and motivate customers and assist them to build confidence and achieve personal goals following their support plan.
Key strengths and experience include a "Let’s Do It" approach aligned with Bury's strategy and behaviours. Our vision is to provide strength-based services that support and empower people of Bury to achieve independence.
Values
- Respect – valuing yourself and others.
- Accountability – taking responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions, performance, and behaviours.
- Trust – being honest, admitting mistakes, sharing struggles, or asking for help.
- Caring – genuinely caring for ourselves and each other.
- Empowering – providing knowledge and resources to promote autonomy.
- Together – supporting career development with training, resources, and opportunities.
Responsibilities & Requirements
You will be proactive, flexible, and resilient, with a good understanding of the care needs of adults aged 18 and over, strengths-based support, maximisation of rosters, and electronic call monitoring within a home care environment. You must be able to manage competing priorities, follow management instructions to ensure service safeguards, communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and use Excel and electronic call systems proficiently. Staff work on a rota basis between 8am and 10pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year. There is a matrix payment schedule for weekend and unsociable hours.
CVs must include full workplace history and reasons for employment gaps.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references from the past ten years; character references will not be accepted. Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time. We guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked-after children/care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans), and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
Support Worker employer: Bury Council
Falcon and Griffin Extra Care Scheme is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff while providing vital support to the community. With a strong emphasis on values such as respect, accountability, and empowerment, employees are encouraged to develop their skills through training and resources, fostering a collaborative work culture. Located in Bury, this role offers the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals aged 55 and over, all while enjoying a supportive team environment and flexible working arrangements.
