Rainbow Support Worker (Health Care Assistant)

Rainbow Foundation; Penley, Marchwiel; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Foundation in Penley, Marchwiel and Llay is seeking a Day Opportunities Assistant to support daily operations and provide engaging activities for older adults in a caring environment.

The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time options, with a DBS check required. Pay is £13.45 per hour; closing date 23 November 2026, and interviews may occur before then to expedite hiring.

Responsibilities

• To assist in delivering a range of fun activities for our clients.
• Offer 1-1 support and care in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• To assist clients as needed, eating, toileting, mobilising, and getting into and out of transport. To assist with personal care needs as per individual care plans.
• To meet the personal care and support needs of clients in a way that respects dignity and promotes independence both in the centre and on outings.
• Complete basic daily records within client files and on our IT system
• To support with the transport of clients to and from the centres using our fleet of Rainbow vehicles.
• Support in making and serving drinks and snacks, serving lunch meals, and clearing up.
• Good understanding of the needs of older people and age-related conditions such as Dementia, frailty, and cognitive impairments.
• Good teamwork skills
• To actively participate in team meetings, supervision and undertake training as directed.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Support with cleaning at the centre

Job description

At one of our wellbeing care hubs in Penley, Marchwiel and / or Llay.

Contract:

Permanent (subject to continuous funding)

Pay:

£13.45 per hour

Hours:

Full time (35 hours per week) OR 2x part time will be considered

Vacancy Closes: Monday, 23rd November 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy early should we receive a large number of applications; therefore, we suggest you do not wait until the closing date to submit an application.

Interviews may take place before the closing date to facilitate a quick hiring process.

Your role: job summary

To be an active member of a team and support in the day to day running of our busy Day Opportunities service promoting independence, facilitating social interaction and running quality activities. The Day Opportunities service provides a caring and supportive environment to older people, many of whom are living with frailty, dementia and other age-related conditions. Focused on active ageing the centres encourage physical activity and meaningful engagement.

Role Responsibilities:

• To assist in delivering a range of fun activities for our clients.
• Offer 1-1 support and care in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• To assist clients as needed, eating, toileting, mobilising, and getting into and out of transport. To assist with personal care needs as per individual care plans.
• To meet the personal care and support needs of clients in a way that respects dignity and promotes independence both in the centre and on outings.
• Complete basic daily records within client files and on our IT system
• To support with the transport of clients to and from the centres using our fleet of Rainbow vehicles.
• Support in making and serving drinks and snacks, serving lunch meals, and clearing up.
• Good understanding of the needs of older people and age-related conditions such as Dementia, frailty, and cognitive impairments.
• Good teamwork skills
• To actively participate in team meetings, supervision and undertake training as directed.
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Support with cleaning at the centre

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken for this role.