Role Summary
Full-time 36 hours and part-time 18 hours. Applicants must be able to work flexibly, including shifts across a 7‑day‑a‑week rota, bank holidays, and alternative weekends.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary Care Worker to provide excellence across our services within the Extra Care Service of Provider Services. The in‑house community and home‑based services aim to support adults with disabilities and older people. As a Care Worker, you will provide high‑quality, person‑centred care to vulnerable adults aged 55 and over, including those with learning disabilities, assisting them to live independently in their own homes.
Your responsibilities include supporting physical, social, and emotional needs; maintaining hygiene; documenting care standards; and escorting service users to activities, all while upholding dignity and confidentiality.
Qualifications and Role Requirements
The candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent, with proven experience in delivering high‑quality care in health and social sector settings. Strong knowledge of statutory legislation, safeguarding, and Care Quality (CQC) regulations is required. Skilled care planning, risk assessment, and computer use are essential. The ability to work effectively with a team and communicate clearly with Service Users, families, and colleagues is essential, as is a commitment to promoting independence, equality, and culturally sensitive practice.
Equal Opportunities
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognize that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, and we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.
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