Part-Time Care & Support Worker – Evenings/Weekends

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is recruiting a support worker for the Single Homeless Pathway within the Care & Support service. The role covers supported housing, extra care and community work, focusing on care plans to help people stay independent with dignity and choice.

This is a 21-hour part-time post with evening, weekend, sleep-in or on-call work and involves physically demanding moving and handling. Full training and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care and support in line with individual care plans
• Help people live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Support people with wellbeing, safety and daily living
• Work across supported housing schemes, extra care services and the local community
• Work evenings and weekends where required
• Carry out sleep-in duties or take part in an on-call rota
• Carry out physically demanding tasks, including moving and handling
• Respond calmly in emergency situations
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns
• Keep accurate records and reports

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Safeguarding

Calm under pressure

Equality & anti-discrimination

IT skills

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs incl Maths & English

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is recruiting a support worker for the Single Homeless Pathway within the Care & Support service. The role covers supported housing, extra care and community work, focusing on care plans to help people stay independent with dignity and choice.

This is a 21-hour part-time post with evening, weekend, sleep-in or on-call work and involves physically demanding moving and handling. Full training and DBS check are required.