Support Worker

Radis; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Cheltenham is seeking a part-time Support Worker. The role involves assisting elderly residents with personal care and daily living activities. Candidates must be flexible to work early, late, and weekend shifts. The ideal applicant will have experience in a care setting and a commitment to providing high-quality support. The position includes a range of benefits, including full training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Paid shadowing in the field

NEST Pension

Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• Experience in support roles, particularly with the elderly or those with disabilities.
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends.
• Commitment to high-quality care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Ensure residents' comfort and well-being.
• Provide support throughout day and night shifts.

Skills

Personal care

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Radis Community Care has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team based at Middleton House in Cheltenham GL53.

We currently have a part-time position available, which includes early, late, and alternate weekend shifts (shift times are 7:00-14:30 and 14:30-22:00).

At Middleton House, there are 49 modern, spacious, and energy-efficient apartments exclusively for people aged 55 and over.

About the Role

• Support Workers help residents retain as much independence as possible, tailored to individual needs, within the comfort and privacy of their own apartments. Support can range from daily assistance with personal care, hygiene, and dressing to support throughout the day and night.
• Ensure high-quality, seamless independent living for residents.
• Shifts are 07:00 - 14:00 & 14:30 - 22:00, with overnight shifts and alternate weekends available.
• Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applicants from all sections of the community.

Benefits for the Role

• Full and part-time hours available
• Free uniform and PPE
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Structured support for new starters
• Out of hours support
• Full training, including 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
• NEST Pension
• Refer a friend payment (unlimited, subject to conditions)
• Company pays for mandatory refresher training
• Blue Light Discount Card

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