Waking Night Extra Care Support Worker

We are seeking warm, caring individuals to provide personalised care and support at night in our extra care services at Fitzwilliam Court located in Hoyland, Barnsley. These services enable older people to maintain their wellbeing and enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. We can offer you 1 night per week with the opportunity to work additional hours on a flexible basis. Your role will include: Providing respectful, dignified personal care and emotional support to people according to their needs and preferencesPreparing meals and refreshments and supporting people with nutrition and hydrationAssisting with household and everyday living tasks, involving people as fully as possible to maintain their independenceSupporting people to take medication and administering medication as neededEnabling people to take part in activities within the scheme and to enjoy relationships with othersSupporting residents to maximize their health and wellbeing, independence and quality of lifeResponding to changing needs and emergencies and supporting people to live safelyWorking positively with each person supported and their family, health professionals and housing officers to provide a coordinated service which meets their desired outcomes Experience of providing care and support is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. However, you must be compassionate, respectful and able to work in a reliable and accountable manner with a strong duty of care to the people we ..... full job details .....