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The vacancy Hours: 24 hours per week Shift Pattern:Night shift - 10pm - 7am Are you looking for a career that is both rewarding and offers opportunities to develop, but dread the thought of a desk job? Are you a people person who can strike up a conversation with anyone? Do you want to finish work knowing you've made a real difference in someone's life? If this sounds like you, we've got the perfect match!As a Care Worker with Housing 21, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive team supporting our residents. Once at work, there's no travelling between calls as residents live independently in their own apartments within our schemes, which also offer communal lounges, gardens, cafes/bistros, and hair salons for them to enjoy. Working with familiar residents and colleagues every day, you'll build strong relationships and feel part of the Extra Care family. We want to ensure you feel valued and have developed our offer to set us apart from the wider care sector. Our Care Workers: • Are paid by the hour, not by the job.GBP12.96 per hour, full-time equivalent GBP23,648 per annum (based on 35 hours/week) • Receive benefits including Holiday Pay, Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, and access to our Health Cash Plan • Will be supported to achieve relevant qualifications • Can join our Extra Care Academy for support and training to progress into management Is it for me? You don't need experience or qualifications to be a Care Worker; just a positive attitude and kind manner. If you've cared for a relative or friend, raised children, or helped a neighbour with shopping or gardening, you've already displayed many of the skills we require! We offer full training with recognised qualifications, and if you wish to advance your career, joining our Extra Care Academy can help you move into management. Many of our Managers and Assistant Managers started as Care Workers in our schemes. All you need is: • To be kind and friendly • Good written and verbal English communication skills • Commitment to undertake further training • A genuine desire to help people • Reliability and flexibility • The ability to use your initiative • To remain calm under pressure About the role We are committed to offering high standards of care to all residents, regardless of their needs, enabling them to live their best lives. Our residents tell us how important our Care Workers are, being a friendly face, brightening their day, and helping make life worth living by doing simple things. Tasks include: • Supporting with household tasks like laundry, shopping, cleaning, and paying bills • Making meals, drinks, and snacks • Encouraging residents to follow care plans • Assisting with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, and medication management • Ensuring residents' wellbeing and keeping managers informed of progress The benefits At Housing 21, we offer impressive benefits such as: • Holiday Pay • Sick Pay • Maternity Pay • Health Cash Plan • Blue Light Card discounts • Car Lease and Cycle to Work Schemes • Uniform • Employee Assistance Programme • Hourly enhancement for Level 2 qualifications • Training and development opportunities Employment is subject to an enhanced disclosure check, references, and training completion. Closing date for applications: 31 July 2025. Interviews: 4 August 2025. Applications may close earlier once sufficient are received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. About us We value our people highly, offering benefits like sick pay, maternity/paternity pay, and discounts such as the Blue Light Card. We are committed to investing in our staff and support their growth through flexible working, training, and a positive workplace culture. Our organisation holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Join us and make a difference in residents' lives!#J-18808-Ljbffr