Permanent support worker post with the ECL team at Millicents day centre in Clacton, part of its older people's service. The work centres on personal care, supporting nutrition and hydration, helping with medication where required, and running tailored activities that build independence and social contact on site and in the community. Clients include people with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, reduced mobility or dysphagia, and the post is 18 hours a week with travel across Essex. Applicants who need visa sponsorship cannot apply directly.
What the job involves
- Provide personal care to older people
- Support clients to maintain nutrition and hydration
- Assist with medication administration where required
- Deliver tailored activities that maintain independence and encourage social interaction
- Run activities on site and in the community
- Give specialist, person-centred support to people with decreased mobility, dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
- Travel across Essex to attend training, work at other centres and visit people in the community
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to providing high-quality care and support to older people
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Empathetic approach
- Willingness to provide personal care
- Basic IT skills
- Proactive, able to work on own initiative and flexibly to meet the needs of the environment
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK without needing visa sponsorship
Nice to have
- Previous experience in the care industry
What’s offered
- Up to 32 days annual leave a year, pro rata, including bank holidays
- Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
- Career development with access to paid-for qualifications
- Annual salary reviews
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Enhanced contributory NEST pension, with employer contribution of up to 6%
- Healthshield healthcare scheme paid for by ECL
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
