Care & Support Hero — Flexible Hours & Sleep-Ins

Bidvane; Sandown; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Housing is looking for a part-time Care & Support Worker to deliver person-centred care across supported housing and local communities on the Isle of Wight. The role involves 20.5 hours with evening, weekend, sleep-in and on-call duties, including moving and handling activities.

No prior experience required as full training is provided; Enhanced DBS check is required. You will work with people with learning disabilities, autism, older adults and mental health needs in line with care

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support in line with individual care plans
• Help people live as independently as possible, promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Support people in their own homes and within local schemes
• Support people with wellbeing, safety and daily living
• Carry out moving and handling tasks
• Work evenings and weekends where required
• Undertake sleep-in duties or take part in an on-call rota
• Respond calmly in emergency situations
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Travel to other locations across the Island where required
• Work as part of a supportive team

Skills

Caring & Empathetic

Trust building

Safeguarding

Calm Under Pressure

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic IT Skills

Education

5 GCSEs incl Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Job description

Southern Housing is looking for a part-time Care & Support Worker to deliver person-centred care across supported housing and local communities on the Isle of Wight. The role involves 20.5 hours with evening, weekend, sleep-in and on-call duties, including moving and handling activities.

No prior experience required as full training is provided; Enhanced DBS check is required. You will work with people with learning disabilities, autism, older adults and mental health needs in line with care