Compassionate Care & Support Worker (Evenings/Weekends)

Southern Housing; Horsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking a Care and Support Worker in Ryde to provide personalised care across supported housing, extra care and community services. You will help residents live independently, upholding dignity, choice and inclusion while working as part of a supportive team.

No experience is required as full training is provided; you’ll have opportunities to progress toward NVQ Level 2 and make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is necessary; full training and ongoing support are provided.
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care and support plans.
• Help residents live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Support residents across schemes and community-based services, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Assist with moving and handling duties and participate in sleep‑in and on‑call rotas if required.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion and empathy

Person-centred approach

Relationship building

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Technical skills

Values and safeguarding

Qualifications & development

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a Care and Support Worker in Ryde to provide personalised care across supported housing, extra care and community services. You will help residents live independently, upholding dignity, choice and inclusion while working as part of a supportive team.

No experience is required as full training is provided; you’ll have opportunities to progress toward NVQ Level 2 and make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives.