Support Worker

Radis Community Care; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community care provider is looking for dedicated Care Assistants / Support Workers for its Extra Care Scheme in Abingdon. In this role, you will assist residents with personal care and participate in social activities to maintain their independence and dignity. The position offers various shift patterns and requires a caring, respectful approach to support diverse individual's needs. Join a welcoming team focused on enriching residents' lives and enabling them to live independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care activities.
• Ability to support residents' dignity and independence.
• Experience in engaging individuals in social activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Engage residents in both individual and group recreational activities.
• Promote choice and respect during care delivery.

Skills

Personal care

Engagement in recreational activities

Independence promotion

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Care Assistant / Support Worker

Radis Community Care has an opportunity for a Care Assistant / Support Worker to join our team based at Petypher House Extra Care Scheme in Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13.

Petypher House is situated in Kingston Bagpuize village, approximately 6 miles from Abingdon. Built in 2016, it offers 45 apartments, including 1 and 2 bedroom properties for rent, shared ownership, and leasehold. The development features facilities such as a hairdressing salon, restaurant, therapy room, IT room, cinema room, and coordinated activities like bingo, knitting, and IT classes.

Our carers aim to help residents maintain independence for as long as possible. Care is provided 24/7, tailored to individual needs, within the residents' own flats, ranging from daily assistance to support throughout day and night.

Your responsibilities will include assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, and dressing. You will also have opportunities to engage residents in recreational and social activities, both individually and in groups.

The role focuses on promoting residents' independence, choice, dignity, and respect by delivering high standards of care.

Shift times available are 7am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-7am, including alternate weekends.

Note: Currently, we are unable to consider sponsorship for this role.

About Radis Community Care

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

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