Compassionate Care & Support Worker — Flexible Shifts

Southern Housing; Horsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

Holiday allowance

Training provided

Sleep-in pay

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking a caring Care & Support Worker for Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight. The role covers 30 hours per week, with duties across supported housing schemes, extra care services and community visits. You’ll follow individual care plans to help residents live more independently with dignity, choice and inclusion.

The role requires flexibility including evenings, weekends, and potential sleep-in or on-call duties. DBS checks apply and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs 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 provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and support in line with individual care plans across schemes and community settings.
• Help residents live independently while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and participate in on-call or sleep-in duties when required.
• Move and handle tasks and respond calmly in emergencies.

Skills

Caring & Empathy

Communication

Moving & Handling

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Flexibility

Basic IT Skills

Sleep-in / On-call

Education

5 GCSEs incl Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a caring Care & Support Worker for Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight. The role covers 30 hours per week, with duties across supported housing schemes, extra care services and community visits. You’ll follow individual care plans to help residents live more independently with dignity, choice and inclusion.

The role requires flexibility including evenings, weekends, and potential sleep-in or on-call duties. DBS checks apply and training is provided.