Part-time Support Worker - Extra Care

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Iford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community care provider is seeking part-time Support Workers to assist elderly clients at their location in Iford. Candidates will provide essential support with personal care, mobility, and daily activities to promote independence and dignity. This role offers competitive pay and extensive training opportunities, including support for new starters and career progression within the organization.

Benefits

Blue Light card

NEST Pension

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Structured support for new starters

Paid shadowing in the field

Qualifications

• Experience supporting elderly individuals or individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Willingness to engage in recreational activities with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly individuals with mobility and personal care.
• Support clients in dining and social activities.
• Promote independence and dignity among residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Radis Community Care has an opportunity for Support Workers to join our team based in Oakmere Extra Care Service, Handforth.

Part-time positions available - minimum of 16 hours a week

£12.50 per hour weekdays, £12.80 per hour weekend days and Bank Holidays, with a £1 per hour uplift

About the role

As a Support Worker in our Extra Care Scheme, you will predominantly support elderly individuals who are experiencing difficulties due to physical frailty, helping them maintain independence. Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, supporting them to dine, participate in social activities, and access their bedrooms as needed.

The role involves personal care activities such as washing, dressing, and personal hygiene. You will also engage residents in recreational and social activities, promoting mental and physical stimulation.

Our aim is to promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect, ensuring the highest standards of support.

Benefits for the Role

• Blue Light card
• Part-time hours available
• NEST Pension
• Free uniform and PPE
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Structured support for new starters
• Out of hours support
• Full training towards Care Certificate, Dementia, End of Life, and other courses
• Online and office-based training
• Paid shadowing in the field
• Paid via BACS every 4 weeks
• Refer a friend scheme with unlimited payments (conditions apply)
• Company covers mandatory refresher training costs

Shifts

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Monday to Friday and alternate weekends

About Radis

Established in 2001, Radis Community Care is a leading provider of community-based social care and support for vulnerable adults and children across England and Wales. We focus on enabling individuals to live independently in their own homes and communities.

We serve a diverse range of clients, including the elderly and individuals with physical or learning disabilities. Our care services are tailored to meet individual needs, from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care, both short and long-term.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.