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Relief Worker – Care Assistant

Employer: Riverside
Job Title: Relief Worker – Care Assistant
Location: Harbour Place, Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Salary: £15.40 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time
Working Hours: As and when required
Job Category: Care & Support
Shift Pattern: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week rota
Employer: Riverside

Job Overview

Riverside is recruiting for a Relief Worker – Care Assistant at Harbour Place in Workington, Cumbria.

This role is suitable for caring, compassionate and flexible individuals who want to support residents with their daily personal care, wellbeing and independence.

The successful candidate will work as part of a committed team, providing person-centred care and helping residents maintain or improve their quality of life.

Important: Riverside states that it accepts applications from candidates with any valid legal permission to work in the UK. However, Riverside is surrendering its sponsorship licence and is unable to provide or apply for further visa sponsorship for existing colleagues or candidates.

Salary and Working Hours

• Salary: £15.40 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: As and when required
• Working pattern: Flexible shifts
• Rota: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Location: Harbour Place, Workington

Applicants should be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including weekends and other shifts depending on customer and business requirements.

What You Will Do

As a Relief Worker – Care Assistant, you will provide practical and personal support to residents according to their individual support plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct personal care to customers.
• Supporting residents with showering, shaving, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Helping customers with dressing, bedtime and morning routines.
• Supporting customers with continence management.
• Safely assisting customers with mobility difficulties.
• Using assessed mobility aids and manual handling equipment.
• Administering and supporting medication where required.
• Preparing meals, snacks and drinks.
• Supporting customers with light household duties such as cleaning, laundry and ironing.
• Helping customers manage aspects of their personal affairs where included in their support plans.
• Reading letters and assisting with utilities or small amounts of shopping money when required.
• Building positive and trusted relationships with customers.
• Communicating with families, friends, GPs, social workers and other members of a customer’s support network.
• Providing companionship and encouraging social interaction.
• Encouraging customers to participate in community and social activities.
• Maintaining a safe, comfortable and respectful living environment.
• Keeping accurate records of care, medication and other support provided.
• Reporting concerns about customers’ wellbeing, behaviour or care to management.
• Recognising and reporting signs of abuse in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
• Recording complaints and explaining the complaints procedure to customers.
• Following Riverside policies, procedures and company values.

Person-Centred Care

A major part of this position is ensuring that each customer remains at the centre of the care provided.

You will be expected to understand individual needs, keep support plans updated with relevant information and help customers achieve their personal aspirations wherever possible.

The role also involves recognising signs of distress and working with colleagues to identify positive ways of reducing distress while giving customers as much control over their lives as possible.

Essential Skills and Experience

Riverside is looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Positive communication skills.
• The ability to organise tasks and plan effectively.
• A caring and empathetic approach.
• Flexibility and resilience.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• The ability to use initiative.
• Confidence to make appropriate decisions.
• Basic administrative skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Awareness of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
• Experience providing direct care.
• Experience working with a diverse group of customers.
• Experience in a customer-focused residential environment.
• Awareness of housing, health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Awareness of National Care Standards.

Training and Development

Riverside provides regular training to help employees carry out their responsibilities safely and effectively.

Training may include areas relevant to personal care, medication support, manual handling and other aspects of the role.

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as Riverside states that it recruits for potential as well as skills and experience.

About Riverside

Riverside is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations.

The organisation owns or manages around 75,000 homes across the UK and provides services covering affordable housing, supported housing, homelessness, social care, employment support and retirement living.

Riverside has been supporting communities and revitalising neighbourhoods for more than 90 years.

Why Work for Riverside?

Employees can benefit from:

• Competitive pay.
• Generous pension arrangements.
• Investment in learning and professional development.
• Access to technology and resources.
• A wide range of employee benefits.
• A supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to make a positive difference in customers’ lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

Riverside is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are respected, empowered and heard.

Riverside is also a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Important Sponsorship Information

This vacancy does NOT offer visa sponsorship.

Riverside states that it accepts applications from people with any valid legal permission to work in the UK. However, the organisation is surrendering its sponsorship licence and has confirmed that it is unable to apply for further sponsorships for existing employees or candidates.

Applicants should therefore ensure that they already have the legal right to work in the UK before applying.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may be suitable for candidates who:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Have experience in care or a residential environment.
• Enjoy supporting people with their daily needs.
• Are compassionate and patient.
• Can work flexible shifts.
• Are comfortable working as part of a care team.
• Can communicate effectively with customers and professionals.
• Are willing to undertake relevant training.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV and covering letter before applying.

Applications should be submitted through the original Careerjet job listing.

Application: Apply for the Relief Worker – Care Assistant position

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Relief Worker – Care Assistant role?

The advertised salary is £15.40 per hour.

Where is the job located?

The position is based at Harbour Place, Workington, Cumbria, UK.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes. The vacancy is advertised as a permanent, part-time position.

What are the working hours?

The position operates on an as-and-when-required basis, with a 24-hour, 7-day rota. Applicants should be prepared to work flexible shifts.

Does Riverside offer visa sponsorship for this vacancy?

No. Riverside states that it is surrendering its sponsorship licence and cannot provide further visa sponsorship.

Do I need previous care experience?

Experience in a customer-focused residential environment and direct care experience are desirable. Riverside also states that it recruits to potential, not only skills and experience.

Will training be provided?

Yes. Riverside states that employees will undertake regular training to enable them to perform their roles safely.

What documents should I submit?

Applicants should attach a current CV and covering letter.

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