Residential Support Worker Linby

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.5 days annual leave

Bank holiday leave options

Sleep-in shift payments

Waking night bonus

Comprehensive training

Supportive workplace culture

Ongoing colleague support

Bank roles for flexibility

Job summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association is seeking a Support Worker for Sherwood House in Linby. You will help residents live independently, support daily living, personal care and community activities, and manage routine health and safeguarding tasks in a 24-hour rota.

Drive and a flexible attitude are valued. This role involves moving and handling, liaising with families and professionals, and maintaining accurate records in a welcoming, supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of age-related health needs.
• Customer-focused, friendly approach to care.
• Experience in a care setting is desirable.
• Willingness to work a rota including weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Support residents with daily living, personal care and community activities.
• Coordinate health, social care and community appointments.
• Promote residents' independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Administer and record medication to agreed procedures.
• Keep support plans, risk assessments and daily records up to date.

Skills

Understanding of age-related health

Customer-focused care

Job description

Support Worker post at Sherwood House, a registered care home in Linby run by Nottingham Community Housing Association, supporting 19 older residents. The work centres on helping residents live independently while respecting their choices, covering personal care, medication and support plans. Shifts run on a 24-hour rota including weekends and bank holidays, with paid waking nights and some bank roles on offer. Driving is highly desirable given the village location, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead and coordinate shifts to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
• Support residents with daily living, personal care and community activities
• Coordinate health, social care and community appointments
• Promote residents' independence, choice and wellbeing
• Administer and record medication to agreed procedures
• Keep support plans, risk assessments and daily records up to date
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
• Guide care assistants and support workers during shifts
• Maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming home environment
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and safeguarding concerns
• Carry out moving and handling tasks and manage risk

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of age-related health needs
• Customer-focused, friendly approach to care

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Other

• Willing to work rota patterns including weekends, bank holidays and waking nights
• Comfortable and willing to carry out moving and handling and risk management
• Shares NCHA's CLEAR values

Nice to have

• Previous experience in hospitality or strong customer service skills
• Experience in a care role
• Ability to drive
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail

What’s offered

• 36.5 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Additional payments for sleep-in shifts
• Bonus paid for waking nights
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Ongoing support from experienced colleagues
• Bank roles for more flexibility