Compassionate Care & Support Worker (Flexible Shifts)

Southern Housing; Sandown; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing is seeking a caring and patient Care & Support Worker to help residents live independently with dignity and inclusion. You’ll work across our supported housing schemes, extra care services and in the local community, following individual care plans.

You’ll join a supportive team, may work evenings and weekends, and training is provided to develop safeguarding and person-centred support skills while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care (or equivalent).
• Full training and support provided.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and reporting concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support in line with individual care plans to promote independence, dignity and choice.
• Deliver care across supported housing schemes, extra care services and in the local community.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and on call rotas.
• Assist with moving and handling and respond calmly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

5 GCSEs incl. Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in Care (or equivalent)

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Southern Housing is seeking a caring and patient Care & Support Worker to help residents live independently with dignity and inclusion. You’ll work across our supported housing schemes, extra care services and in the local community, following individual care plans.

You’ll join a supportive team, may work evenings and weekends, and training is provided to develop safeguarding and person-centred support skills while ensuring safety and wellbeing.