Part Time - 17.5 hours per week (hours to be agreed with suitable candidate)
Permanent
Do you have great listening and communication skills and an interest in supporting vulnerable older people?
We now have an opportunity for a Part Time Support Worker to join our Extra Care team.
You will be based at Town Close, Stokesley. At times the role will include working at other similar sites in Northallerton and Thirsk
You will need to hold a valid driving licence, have the ability and confidence to drive and have access to a vehicle with appropriate vehicle insurance.
The Role
Our Support Workers deliver excellent support services to vulnerable older people, across North Yorkshire within our Extra Care and Sheltered schemes. You will assist with the coordination of services delivered within the scheme and engage in community development to ensure social inclusion for the residents.
You will welcome new residents to their accommodation and assist them to settle into the scheme and make friendships. Developing and maintaining open and honest relationships with our residents, you will encourage them to participate and contribute to decision-making.
Additionally, you will provide information to, and develop life skills for, residents to enhance their independence and quality of life, including health promotion. Participation in the development and implementation of a range of person centred social and learning activities for residents will also be a key part of the role.
What are we looking for:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
Able to problem solve and make sound judgements.
Able to organise and prioritise a demanding workload
Intermediate skills in I.T. software including Word and Excel
What we can offer in return:
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes including dental insurance, cycle to work and eco-friendly cars
A range of other benefits
Broadacres is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation.
Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We will be interviewing as applications come in so apply early to avoid disappointment!
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