Senior Care & Support Worker - Green Meadows

Southern Housing; Horsham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider seeks a Senior Care & Support Worker for their Green Meadows scheme in Freshwater. You will assist in delivering care and support to residents, ensuring compliance with care plans while working flexibly. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid travel time and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Generous mileage allowance

Paid DBS and training

Health benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Discounted rates on cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or actively studying towards it.
• Basic First Aid certificate.
• Proven knowledge of health & safety appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Manager in managing staff and providing training.
• Providing care to residents as outlined in their person-centred care plans.
• Monitoring resident involvement and assisting with daily activities.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification

Basic First Aid certificate

Job description

Senior Care & Support Worker

£26,316 pa + benefits

Green Meadows, Freshwater

Southern Housing is looking for a Senior Care & Support Worker to join our scheme at Green Meadows, Freshwater, Isle of Wight.

As a Senior Care Worker, you will assist the Registered Manager to lead and work as part of a team to provide care and support to residents in line with established care plans. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of residents and the wider service requirements.

You need to be physically able to undertake moving and handling tasks and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service and Adult Barred List check. A driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance, for which mileage will be paid, is desirable.

You must be able to work evenings and weekends as required and be part of the on-call rota if needed.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Registered Manager in line managing staff, including supervision, appraisals, absence monitoring, and providing support and training for their personal and professional development, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Maintaining awareness of all legislative and contractual agreements to ensure effective and quality service provision.
• Monitoring and assisting with resident involvement, daily activities, and social inclusion within the wider community.
• Assisting the Registered Manager in assessing potential residents, if required.
• Providing care to residents as outlined in their person-centred care plans, including intimate personal care.
• Ensuring the delivery of care that promotes independence, rights, choices, and community inclusion.

What you’ll need

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or actively studying towards it.
• Basic First Aid certificate.
• Proven knowledge of health & safety appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of local services.
• Effective listening and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations.

Benefits of working with us

We offer paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training, health benefits, and opportunities for career progression. Additional benefits include:

• Option to buy extra leave and discount cards.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Cashback on medical treatments.
• Full training at no cost.
• Extra pay for sleep-in duties, where applicable.
• Discounted rates on cycle schemes, medical plans, life assurance, and more.

Closing date: 22^nd July 2025 at 23:59.

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About us

Southern Housing is dedicated to residents, managing over 77,000 homes across the UK, including London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, providing affordable homes to over 167,000 people. We believe in the importance of safe, secure, and affordable housing to improve lives.

A career with us offers the chance to make a daily difference, face new challenges, and grow professionally.

Inclusion and Diversity

We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We celebrate differences in thought, opinion, experience, and perspective, ensuring colleagues feel comfortable, valued, and safe to be themselves, contributing to our One Team approach.