Relief Extra Care Support Worker

We are seeking warm, caring individuals to provide personalised care and support on a relief basis at our extra care services, Fitzwilliam Court and Westmeads, in Hoyland and Royston, Barnsley. These services help older people maintain their wellbeing and enjoy active, independent lifestyles. We offer a variety of shifts to meet your needs.

You will provide respectful and dignified personal care, emotional support, meal preparation, and assistance with daily tasks to maintain independence. Supporting medication management, encouraging participation in activities, and fostering social connections are key aspects of the role. You will also respond to changing needs and emergencies to ensure safe living environments.

A minimum of twelve months experience in care and support is essential. You must be compassionate, respectful, reliable, and accountable, with a strong duty of care. A reasonable standard of verbal and written English is necessary. You must be vigilant, responsive, and capable of handling the physical demands of the role.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79447

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

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.