Carer Response Worker

Discover a Rewarding Opportunity: Carer Response Worker in the East Riding

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and their families? This Carer Response Worker position offers a unique and fulfilling career path, providing essential support within the community. If you are a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individual, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

About the Role:

The Carer Relief service plays a vital role in supporting individuals living with dementia and their dedicated carers. The core mission is to provide carers with much-needed quality time away from their demanding role, offering support that can range from a few hours to a full day, tailored to the carer's specific needs. A critical component of this service is the Carer's Emergency Cover. In this capacity, you will be instrumental in ensuring the cared-for person can remain safely and comfortably in their own home environment during unforeseen emergencies that require the carer to be away.

Key Responsibilities and Work Structure:

• Community Support: You will be providing direct support to individuals in their homes, enabling carers to take essential breaks.
• Emergency Response: A crucial aspect of the role involves providing immediate support during unplanned carer emergencies.
• Flexible Hours: The position is contracted for 20 hours per week, covering priority and social visits. This involves a 7-day rolling rota, offering a degree of predictability within a dynamic service.
• On-Call Commitment: In addition to contracted hours, you will participate in an on-call rota, with a maximum of 12 hours per standby period. This on-call duty is financially compensated with a standby allowance, plus additional pay for any hours actively worked when called upon.
• Geographic Coverage: This role covers the entire East Riding area, making **driving and having access to a car for work purposes essential.**

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

This opportunity is more than just a job; it's a chance to grow and develop within a supportive environment. Here are some of the key advantages:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the well-being of vulnerable individuals and the sustainability of their care networks.
• Career Development: The organization is deeply committed to providing comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Modern work tools including an iPad and mobile phone.
  • A robust lone working monitoring system (Orbis) for your safety.
  • Paid travel miles (details to be discussed at interview).
  • A professional uniform.
  • Generous paid holidays and bank holidays.
  • Access to the esteemed Local Government Pension Fund.
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing Support, including a dedicated Wellbeing Hub for all staff.
  • Confidential support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Benefits such as an Eye Care Voucher Scheme and a Health Cash Plan.
  • Opportunities for personal enrichment with Leisure Centre Membership Discounts and a Shop and Save discount scheme.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

This role is ideally suited for individuals who are:

• Caring and Empathetic: A genuine desire to help others is paramount.
• Enthusiastic and Motivated: Proactive and dedicated to providing excellent service.
• Independent and Responsible: The ability to work effectively, sometimes alone, and manage your time efficiently.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working within a rolling rota and responding to the diverse needs of individuals.
• Mobile: A valid driving license and access to a car are non-negotiable for this position.

If you are looking for a role where your dedication is valued, your skills are developed, and you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity further.