Compassionate Care & Support Worker (Evenings/Weekends)

Southern Housing; Ryde, Newport, Freshwater; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking a caring and proactive Care & Support Worker for Ryde Village on a 30-hour-per-week basis. You will help residents across our schemes and in the community, delivering person-centred care in line with care plans.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call shifts; moving and handling may be required, and safeguarding is essential. Training and DBS check provided.

Qualifications

• A caring and empathetic approach, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• The ability to deliver care and support in line with individual care plans, promoting independence, choice and inclusion.
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with confidence following procedures and reporting concerns.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in emergencies and challenging situations.
• A commitment to equality, dignity and anti-discriminatory practice.
• The physical ability to undertake moving and handling tasks.
• Basic IT skills to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-in duties and on-call rotas.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• No previous experience required; full training and support provided.
• Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support in line with individual care plans across our schemes and community.
• Assist residents to live independently, promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and on-call duties as required.
• Support moving and handling tasks and keep accurate records and reports.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

GCSEs incl Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Tools

Moving and handling

Basic IT skills

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a caring and proactive Care & Support Worker for Ryde Village on a 30-hour-per-week basis. You will help residents across our schemes and in the community, delivering person-centred care in line with care plans.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and on-call shifts; moving and handling may be required, and safeguarding is essential. Training and DBS check provided.