Care Assistant

Radis; Redditch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Radis Community Care is seeking part-time Care Assistants / Support Workers to support elderly residents at Dorothy Terry House in Redditch. The role involves assisting with mobility, personal care, and engaging residents in activities to promote their independence and dignity. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, and weekends, providing a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with mobility and personal care tasks.
• Engagement in recreational and social activities.
• Focused on promoting residents' independence and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly residents in maintaining independence.
• Assist with mobility, hygiene, and dressing.
• Engage residents in activities to promote mental and physical stimulation.

Skills

Support elderly residents

Assisting with mobility

Personal care tasks

Engaging in recreational activities

Job description

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Radis Community Care has an opportunity for part-time Care Assistants / Support Workers to join our team based in Dorothy Terry House in Redditch.

About the role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, you will primarily support elderly residents who are experiencing physical frailty, helping them maintain independence. Your responsibilities include assisting residents with mobility, helping them move to dining areas for meals, communal spaces for activities, and to their bedrooms upon request.

You will also support residents with personal care tasks such as washing, hygiene, and dressing. Additionally, you will engage residents in recreational and social activities to promote mental and physical stimulation, both individually and in groups.

The goal of this role is to promote residents' independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering high standards of care.

Shifts are from 7am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, including alternate weekends.

About Radis

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care has become a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. We focus on helping people live independently in their own homes and communities.

Our services include care for the elderly and individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities. We tailor our care to meet individual needs, ranging from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, for both short-term and long-term support.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.