Care & Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Community Impact

Southern Housing; Ryde; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking a caring Care & Support Worker to join Ryde Village for 30 hours per week. You’ll support residents with a range of needs, working across sheltered housing schemes, extra care services and in the community.

Join a compassionate, person-centred team focused on independence, dignity and inclusion. Training is provided, with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and potential sleep-ins to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care (or equivalent)
• No previous experience is required - full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support across our housing schemes, extra care services and community settings.
• Deliver care in line with individual care plans, promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and on‑call rotas; move and handle residents as required.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Moving & Handling

Safeguarding

IT skills

Flexibility

Independence support

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a caring Care & Support Worker to join Ryde Village for 30 hours per week. You’ll support residents with a range of needs, working across sheltered housing schemes, extra care services and in the community.

Join a compassionate, person-centred team focused on independence, dignity and inclusion. Training is provided, with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and potential sleep-ins to meet service needs.