Social Care in Action is currently supporting people in our Extra Care Schemes, delivering compassionate, person-centred care that truly makes a difference.

As an Extra Care Support Worker you will be flexible to cover available shifts across 4 Extra Care Schemes: 2 in New Milton, 1 in Lymington, and 1 in Totton.

A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred (mileage included).

Shifts for Days: 07:00 to 14:00 and 16:00-21:00.
Long day shifts available with a break.
Shifts for Waking Nights 21:00 to 07:00.

About You

For us, personality and passion comes before education. Caring experience is always ideal but as long as you have the right attitude and values, then we’d love you to apply. 

• Experience in care or support work is beneficial, but training will be provided.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to work flexibly across the locations above, including evenings and every other weekend.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred (mileage included).

About the role

Our Extra Care Schemes support individuals to remain in their own homes with person centred care to enable them to live as independently as possible whilst taking into account their choices and respecting their human rights. SCA Care works closely with other agencies including CQC, adult services, local GP practices and the local community.

The team at SCA Care believe that helping people live the life they want to lead is extremely important. When you join our team, you’ll make a real and positive impact to the lives of the people we support at our schemes. Our Extra Care Schemes are developments that comprise of self-contained homes and SCA Care provide support to tenants to enable self-care and independent living.

Working at SCA Care means that you’ll make sure that the customer’s home always remains personal to them, and that the care and support given is tailored to their unique and individual needs.

A Support Worker's role can be wide and varied – no two days are the same – but here’s an idea of what you could be doing:

Promoting and encouraging independence, whilst assisting the people we support with their daily routines.
Identifying new opportunities for integration, participation and inclusion, available to the people we support, both within our services and the community.
Providing quality personal care, which could include bathing etc. depending on individual needs, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
Participating in household tasks, which include cleaning, cooking, ironing, washing etc. while encouraging the people we support to join in.
Engaging in conversation and sometimes having a belly laugh together over something silly!

A full detailed job description can be provided upon request and will be given as part of our recruitment process.

About Us

SCA Care is dedicated to enhancing our customers’ lives through the delivery of quality-driven care services including Home Care, Live-in Care, Extra Care and Specialist Care. With a commitment to promoting independence and well-being, our skilled and experienced team provide round-the-clock assistance offering personalised support, designed empathetically to meet customers individual needs and to help them live their best lives possible.

Benefits

• Paid Travel time - £11.80 per hour
• Paid Mileage, which is calculated for you (45p per mile where applicable)
  
• Paid day off on your birthday....so you can relax.
• 6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Excellent Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Training time paid (National Living Wage)
• Guaranteed hour contracts, if that's what you would like.
• Pay enhancements for a care qualification over level 2 (50p uplift if you have Level 2 or higher qualification in Health and Social Care)
• Free training & comprehensive training package (including QCF qualification)
• Free branded workwear and lanyard
• Access to a free Blue Light Card (discounts in stores and online in large national retailers and local businesses)
• Employer contributory pension scheme

Please note:

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by SCA.

SCA is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.

SCA is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. SCA has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.

SCA is based and operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Please note we will not be able to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work or candidates who do not currently reside within the local area.