Jobs, fresher vacancy - Support Workers - Full Time and Part Time, The Fed • Manchester

Company: Unique Training Solutions

Manchester

The Fed is the leading social care charity for the Greater Manchester Jewish community. We employ a huge number of people in our Heathlands Village care home, but we also have community teams that serve individuals, couples, and families who live independently. From new-born to end-of-life care, we are here to provide outstanding advice, support and care services to people of all ages living in the local community.We pride ourselves on excellence, delivering the very best care for the elderly in their homes and providing a variety of care services such as residential, respite, nursing, and dementia facilities and day services such as our children's centre and adults mental health drop-in clinic. When you become a member of The Fed, you become part of a family unlike any other. We take pride in the calibre of the people we hire, and when you join us, you'll get the greatest training and continuing support to help you succeed in your career. So, whether you are just starting out, or are looking to progress your career, we can support your goals and dreams. With over 300 staff members, we are diverse and inclusive. We offer flexible working patterns in an exceptional setting that includes beautiful sensory gardens, seaside and woodland gardens. Bury Council has given us an 'excellent' rating, and we have been awarded 'Platinum' designation under the national Gold Standards Framework for end-of-life care. We strive to meet the Care Quality Commission's highest standards of care (CQC). Our vision is to provide our community a place where they can live life to the full, feeling safe, valued and cared for. Given the high demand of our services, we are currently recruiting support workers to join our team RequirementsThe role of a support worker: Provides support to relatives/carers working closely to deliver excellent standards of care and act as a Key Worker to a resident. Provides physical and personal care which will involve taking residents to the toilet, giving them a shower or a bath, helping residents clean their teeth, assisting at mealtime, supporting our residents with their mobility whilst encouraging independence. Observe, report and record any changes in the resident’s physical and psychological wellbeing. Take an active role in supporting residents in social activities. Demonstrate empathy for the needs of residents. Create and maintain supportive relationships with all members of the team and with colleagues throughout the home Candidate Requirements:We need you to want to truly care for our service users and go above and beyond supporting their independence. We will want you to demonstrate. Kind and caring nature Patient and good in dealing with people Good communication skills Demonstrate a willingness to learn Level 2/3 in Social Care or experience to this level desirable This post is subject to DBS disclosure & 2 satisfactory references HoursMorning 7am - 12pmDays 8am - 8pmEvenings 5pm - 10pmAlternate weekendsBenefitsWe can offer: Employee health scheme Free DBS check Generous holidays – increasing with length of service Free life assurance scheme Free parking Free uniform Referral bonus scheme Pension scheme Reward & recognition scheme £11.50 per hour